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We are now taking commitments for the 2021 Newsline Sponsorships. If your company would like to be a sponsor, please contact Carol Foster at (615) 777-2882 or cfoster@tntrucking.org to reserve your edition. The cost will be $300.00 per edition with your logo and a link to your website. If you would like a banner ad linked to your website it would be $500.00 per edition. There will be a total of 24 editions this year.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SPONSORED IN 2020!!!
We would like to thank the attached members for their support of the Tennessee Trucking Association in sponsoring TTA Newsline's for 2020. We appreciate your continued support.
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Michael Tarr, Corporate Executive Solutions Consultant. 209 Brandywine Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Phone: (615) 519-2136. Email: michael.tarr@cbiz.com. Website: https://www.cbiz.com/
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Chairman's Corner
Jeff Reed
Skyline Transportation, Inc.
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Hello fellow TTA members and I hope everyone is enduring the winter weather! Personally, I am not a fan of anything below 50 degrees so March and springtime can’t get here soon enough for me!
A lot has happened this past month. Election protests in Washington D.C., a second impeachment trial, Joe Biden sworn in as our 46th president, the NFL Super Bowl matchup is set, the legendary Hank Aaron passed away, and Tennessee’s football program continues to keep us entertained.
We all had high hopes of leaving 2020 behind, but 2021 has definitely come out swinging! I am encouraged to see news of improved numbers related to coronavirus infection rates and vaccine distribution and I’m still optimistic on what becomes of 2021. We have a lot of tough work ahead of us to make that a reality, but that’s what we're here for.
As an association, we are extremely fortunate that two of our carrier members hold an elected office; State Representative Pat Marsh from Big G Express and State Senator Paul Bailey from Charles Bailey Trucking. Recently I joined some fellow TTA members on a video conference hosted by Senator Bailey as he discussed the Tennessee legislative landscape for 2021. It was refreshing to hear as the Senator informed us that the State of Tennessee is in a solid financial position despite the many challenges presented by the pandemic. We are fortunate to have business friendly lawmakers in Nashville and I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Marsh, Mr. Bailey and all of our representatives in Nashville for preserving and promoting fiscally sound policies. I can tell you from experience that any time the TTA or one of our members needs help, both Pat and Paul have been more than willing to assist and they encourage us to reach out to them any time.
Thanks for taking the time to review our newsletter and until next time, stay warm, be safe and stay well!
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LANDMARK TRUCKS, LLC EARNS PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENTIAL Award...
Landmark Trucks, LLC, a local International Truck commercial dealership, has received the prestigious International Truck Presidential Award. The Presidential Award, introduced in 2018, honors the top eight percent of International Truck dealerships
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Click Below to Donate to St. Jude on Behalf of the Big G Express Event |
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ATA Urges Swift Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to Serve...
Arlington, Virginia - American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after Pete Buttigieg's nomination hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation today: "ATA...
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ATA Pleased by Ninth Circuit Ruling Upholding Meal and...
Arlington, Virginia - Today, American Trucking Associations hailed a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding the federal preemption of the state of California's meal and rest break rules as they apply to...
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ATA Welcomes Department of Labor Opinion on Independent...
Arlington, Virginia - Today, American Trucking Associations thanked the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for releasing an opinion letter clarifying that motor carrier safety requirements for owner-operator drivers do not affect...
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Training Provide Registry (TPR) Web Service Testing Now Available
Beginning February 7, 2022, all training providers will be required to submit information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) certifying when a driver-trainee has completed required entry-level driver training. All registered training providers will be able to manually enter this information in the Training Provider Registry. Training providers will also have the option of setting up an interface to submit data through FMCSA’s TPR Web Service.
Will you connect to the TPR Web Service?
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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is pleased to announce that the 2021 Scholarship Application is open February 1, 2021. Click here to download the TTF Application. The deadline for online submissions is March 15, 2021 at midnight. The Foundation does not accept paper applications. Please encourage applicants to read all the information on the website about apply or renew, questions and answers, and timeline for the process. If your employees have questions about the application, they can email pcole@cfmt.org or grants@cfmt.org. Thank you for getting this information to your employees.
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KYLE KIIHNL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
This year in light of the pandemic and the extra burden on high school seniors, we want to do something a little extra. The Kyle Kiihnl Foundation is offering two $1000 scholarships! These scholarships are open to any graduating senior in Tennessee planning to pursue college or a trade program.
The due date is quickly approaching so mark your calendars for 2.23.21. The application must be postmarked by 2.23.21 or it can be emailed to
Even if your student's application isn't chosen as a winner, they will gain life-saving information while doing the research.
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The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) hosted “Talking Traffic Safety” via Facebook Live to share information about the THSO’s Reduce TN Crashes program. Watch the Facebook LIVE for a panel discussion of all things teen driver safety at the link below! Robert Moxley, Titan Transfer, Inc., Tennessee Road Team Captain participated in the presentation.
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Dale Allen, Adams and Reese, LLP
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Clayton Byrd, Adams and Reese, LLP |
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This month, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly convened in Nashville on January 12th to begin the 2021 legislative session, starting the first of a two-year legislative session. The first week of session is referred to as “organizational week” where the House and Senate adopt rules of order, elect leadership, and make new committee and office assignments. However, the General Assembly held the organizational session in two days, shifting gears quickly into a short regular session at the tail end of the week. The General Assembly reelected Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R- Oak Ridge) – who serves as Speaker of the Senate – and House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) to their respective leadership posts.
Now, having a full session under his belt and with a brand new General Assembly, Speaker Sexton put his own stamp on the committee structure, with a revamped committee structure and a handful of new committee chairmen. The House Transportation Committee will continued to be chaired by Rep. Dan Howell (R- Georgetown) and will only have one subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Sam Whitson (R- Franklin). The Senate Transportation Committee will continue to be chaired by Senator Becky Massey (R- Knoxville). Representative Patsy Hazlewood (R- Signal Mountain) will now serve as Chair to the powerful House Finance, Ways & Means Committee, with Representative Gary Hicks (R- Rogersville) chairing the subcommittee.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF...
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Steve Davis
Contributions were made by: Dave Huneryager , Greg Shipman
Acknowledgement Sent to: Julie Davis
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Danny Herman
Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges, Dave Huneryager, Greg Shipman
Acknowledgement Sent to: Joe Herman
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Sherrie Adams
Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges
Acknowledgement Sent to: Scott Adams
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