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2022 NEWSLINE SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE |
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We are now taking commitments for the 2022 Newsline Sponsorships. If your company would like to be a sponsor, please contact Carol Foster at (615) 777-2882 or email cfoster@tntrucking.org to reserve your edition. The cost will be $350.00 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 $550.00 per edition. There will be a total of 24 editions this year.
THANK YOU to those that sponsored in 2021!!!
We would like to thank the attached members for their support of the Tennessee Trucking Association in sponsoring TTA Newslines for 2021. We appreciate your continued support.
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TForce Freight
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Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 231-8000
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Kay Makishi, Chief Growth Officer
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55 E Third Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (844) 702-0774
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David Marrow, Logistics Manager
CarMax
2211 Overnite Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 635-3090
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Fountain Equipment Finance
About Questions About Equipment Financing? Our Team has the Answers! Fountain Equipment Finance is comprised of a team that has been together for over thirty years. Our expertise in equipment financing is complemented by our vast experience in...
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Bonnie Kilgore, Relationship Manager
Fountain Equipment Finance
8331 E Walker Springs Ln # 203
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: (865) 583-0256
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Hello TTA and welcome to May. I don’t know about you, but it seems to me like this year is just flying by and some days it’s hard to keep up the pace!
Just this morning I returned home from the Tennessee Truck Driving Championships held in Murfreesboro and La Vergne Friday and Saturday. This was the first TDC since 2019 and you could tell that everyone was thrilled to be back and showing off their skills. The best professionals in the industry use keen perception, a steady hand, patience, and finesse to successfully navigate the course and I’m always impressed no matter how many times I’m there. If you haven’t been, you need to go. If your fleet doesn’t have any drivers competing, you need to make that happen. Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck to those that came in 1st place as they will now head to the National Truck Driving Championships later this summer…the Tennessee team is certain to represent us well!
I would like to express an enormous thank you to the many members that helped sponsor the various events during TDC as well as those who provided the outstanding trucks and trailers for the competitors to use on the course. It couldn’t happen without the tremendous financial support of all of you and your generosity allowed for a top-notch experience. Of course, I also want to thank the Tennessee Highway Patrol officers who served as judges throughout the competition and all the volunteers that enthusiastically donated their time to help out in so many ways. There are a lot of moving parts to the TDC and it takes a tremendous effort by everyone to pull it off!
Coming up during the next two weeks is the opportunity to participate in the Big Rigs for Little Kids golf outings in East and Middle TN. There’s still time to sign up, but don’t delay and risk missing out on a fun day and helping out a great cause!
I hope to see many of you soon and I hope for all the best for your month of May.
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May 17, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Objective: Define and Develop a Crash Response Protocol.
Course Description: This course covers what drivers should do when involved in a crash and what safety managers need to be aware of if/when they respond to a scene. An immediate and effective response to a crash is a key part of the company’s toolkit and crucial to protecting you. The lessons learned will help control losses and navigate litigation.
Costs: Non-Members - $249.00
Members - $199.00
Course Includes:
· Reporting the Incident
· Rendering Aid
· Interaction with Law Enforcement Investigators
· Preservation of data from the vehicle
· Preservation of video from the dashcam
· Conversations with adverse parties, witnesses, media
· Photographs
· Analysis
· Crash Prevention Measures
· Best Practices to Control Costs
· Litigation
Benefits: Described roles, communication plans, safe responses, someone who can provide direction.
Location:
Tennessee Trucking Association
4531 Trousdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
Lodging:
Four Points by Sheraton
760 Old Hickory Blvd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 964-5500
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GREENEVILLE ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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Greene County Roadside Inspection will be conducted by the Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety on Friday, May 20th, at the Greeneville Scales on I-81 South, MM 21.
Participants will divide into teams and a State Trooper will be assigned to lead each team. Teams work with the troopers as they pull vehicles in for inspections. Level I, II, and III inspections will be conducted. It is the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are conducted. You will see what might prompt a vehicle to be pulled in, what determines the level of inspection to be performed, and what is expected when paperwork and equipment are checked. It begins at 8:00 am Eastern Time and concludes around 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm with a summary of the inspections conducted throughout the day.
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Tom Frain Receives NTTC Professional Tanker Driver of...
Highway Transport's own Tom Frain was presented with the 2021 - 2022 National Tank Truck Carriers Professional Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion award today, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NTTC Conference, which was held in San Diego, CA.
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highwaytransport.com
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Highway Transport repeats as Responsible Care® Partner...
In back-to-back years and for the third time overall, Highway Transport has earned the Responsible Care® Partner of the Year Award, which the American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented during its Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference in ...
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www.moxleycarmichael.com
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2022 TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP |
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Our 2022 TDC was a success! We were so excited to be able to host this competition after not being able to conduct a TDC since 2019. We would like to give another HUGE thank you to our event sponsors, equipment sponsors, and volunteers! Without you, this event isn't possible. Another big thank you to Mark and Katherine Copas for taking pictures. We will share the pictures as they become available! We would also like to congratulate the following winners. We wish the first-place winners luck at nationals in Indianapolis, IN this year, as well!
We also want to say that we are extremely proud of all the drivers who competed. In order to compete, they have to maintain an accident-free driving record for 12 months. So congratulations to you all for being 1-year accident-free!
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WE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S 2022 DRIVER OF THE YEAR,
FROM BIG G EXPRESS, BOBBY MALLORY
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Each year the Tennessee Trucking Association opens nominations for its Annual Driver of the Year Competition to be recognized at the Truck Driving Championship Awards banquet. Companies are encouraged to nominate the driver in their company most deserving of this recognition.
The 2022 Tennessee Driver of the year has been driving a CMV for 35 years and will be celebrating his 10-year anniversary with his company this Fall. He has just reached his 1 Million Safe Driving Miles with his company all while maintaining his Perfect On-Time Performance record for the last several years. He puts a lot of effort into taking care of customers and helping out with other drivers. He is known for his humility and willingness to help and has wonderful relationships with his supervisors and fellow drivers. He participated in Wreaths Across America in 2021, was Driver of the Month in December 2020, and was awarded his company’s 2021 Driver of the Year Award. He resides in Birmingham, AL, with his significant other, Cynthia Johnson. He has 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. When he is not working, he enjoys barbecuing for his family and fishing.
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Speed Limiters: What to Know About FMCSA's Latest...
A Notice of "Intent" This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for rulemaking on speed limiters in commercial vehicles. In plain speak: the agency is announcing it will soon begin working on new...
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6 Safety Truck Driving Tips to Prevent Injuries and Avoid
Dangerous Situations While on the Road
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3 Points of Contact: Remember to employ three points of contact at all times when entering or exiting the tractor, trailer, or climbing onto or down from the catwalk. This means always having both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand in contact with your equipment. Making this a habit can prevent slips, trips and falls!
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Avoid Distractions: Keep both hands on the steering wheel in the 9&3 o’clock position. This allows the maximum steering wheel movement in either direction without having to reposition your hands, giving you the most leverage and control of your vehicle.
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Tractor & Trailer Lights: Keep your headlights and clearance lights on at all times when driving. Also, always make sure to keep your lights clean. Being visible is extremely important to your safety. Driving with lights on will allow a fellow motorist to see your equipment sooner. This will allow other drivers more time to adjust to any potential hazards.
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Safe Loading and Unloading Practices: Ensure that vehicles and freight are properly secured when loading or unloading freight. Apply tractor and trailer parking brakes and turn off your tractor. If available, use chock blocks for extra security. Do not pull out of a loading dock until the dock plate has been removed and you have verified that the loading/unloading has in fact been completed and that no equipment or people are still working in the trailer.
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Seatbelts: Wear a properly adjusted seatbelt at all times. In a team driving environment, as a sleeper-berth occupant, use belts and/or netting during operation of the truck. Do not occupy the upper bunk unless the truck is parked. Seatbelts are the most effective vehicle safety device, saving thousands of lives annually.
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Speed Limit: To ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you, travel at or lower than speeds of 62 mph (100 kph) or the otherwise posted speed limit of the roadway being travelled. Always adjust your speed to a safe level as determined by the various driving conditions.
Just a few great safety tips for truck drivers to follow. In addition to safe driving; trailers are very large pieces of equipment and full concentration is necessary from the driver at all times. I think it's important for, not only the drivers to be at their best, but also the equipment. Proper maintenance will greatly reduce the chance of breakdowns and reduce the chance of having a day that doesn’t go your way!
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Marty Pollock | Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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Dale Allen, Adams and Reese LLP |
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CURTAIN CLOSES ON 2022 TENNESSEE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The 112th General Assembly adjourned sine die Thursday 4/28 at 3:38 p.m., ending what has been a marathon legislative stretch with three different sessions over an eight-month span. With so much legislative activity packed into such a comparatively short period of time, many lawmakers expressed burnout and fatigue very early in the 2022 regular session, with many confiding that, combined with the special sessions that took place in the fall, it felt like they never really left Nashville in the first place. Layer that with the dynamic of having new legislative boundaries – that in some cases created dramatically different districts – and most lawmakers hoped for an early adjournment to allow them ample time to return home to regroup and prepare for the August primaries. That may have also impacted the volume of legislation filed and the relative lack of contentious, high-profile bills that flowed through committees.
Looking back at the high points of 2022, Governor Bill Lee was able to close out the final legislative session of his first term by revamping the state’s educational funding model for the first time in three decades while also seeing most of his legislative agenda pass without much hand-wringing. Lawmakers passed a once-in-a-decade redistricting plan that looks to preserve GOP supermajorities in the state house while also giving the GOP one additional congressional seat. In its one Constitutionally-required task, the General Assembly passed a balanced, $52.8 billion state budget that managed to contain more than $418 million in tax cuts – always popular in an election year. Lawmakers will now return home and in most cases will prepare for campaigns, as half of the Senate and all of the House seats are up for re-election. Moreover, with many legislators having to play get-to-know-you with entirely new communities and counties in their districts and many also having challengers in the August primaries, there is plenty of incentive to quickly flip the switch to campaign mode and hit the ground running.
Redistricting Drama: Republican Plans Spur Litigation, Supreme Court Appeal
There was no easing-in process when the General Assembly reconvened in January, as it quickly had to address its first order of business - the finalization and approval of Tennessee’s new legislative districts. Redistricting is a once-in-a-decade process that takes place upon conclusion of the census, and the majority party is given the privilege of running that process, thus ultimately controlling how the district lines are redrawn. In Tennessee, the GOP looked to capitalize on its supermajority in Tennessee and create an even greater numerical advantage over the Democrats. Immediately upon the release of the draft versions of Republican-drawn districts, Democratic leaders leveled harsh criticism at their counterparts, arguing that the draft plans were illegal and unfair. Legislative Democrats noted that many Democratic incumbents had been drawn into the same districts, and alleged that the Republicans had engaged in gerrymandering. Other Democratic leaders alleged that the new districts reflected discrimination. The Democrats characterized their own draft plans as more fair, especially for Tennessee’s major metropolitan areas. Not surprisingly, Republicans denied these claims. They continuously defended their proposals as transparent and legal while also citing various times throughout history where both Davidson and Shelby counties have been split into multiple districts. In the end, the final Republican-drawn plans passed easily along party lines.
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Register for the East TN Big Rigs for Little Kids Charity Golf Tournament
A 3.50% Convenience Fee Will Be Added for Credit Cards Only. THERE IS NO FEE FOR DEBIT CARDS.
Registration is now available for the East TN Tournament
EAST TENNESSEE - MAY 5, 2022
Egwani Farms Golf Course
Benefiting East Tennessee Children's Hospital and the TTF Scholarship Fund
Complete you Registration Form and mail it to:
Tennessee Trucking Association
4531 Trousdale Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
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Register for the Middle TN Big Rigs for Little Kids Charity Golf Tournament
A 3.50% Convenience Fee Will Be Added for Credit Cards Only. THERE IS NO FEE FOR DEBIT CARDS.
Registration is now available for the Middle TN Tournament
MIDDLE TENNESSEE - MAY 11, 2022
The Hermitage Golf Course
Benefiting the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and the TTF Scholarship Fund
SPONSORSHIP - We need your generous support to make this the best one yet! Show your support by selecting one of our sponsorship opportunities. You can download the sponsorship form here .
Complete you Registration Form and mail it to:
Tennessee Trucking Association
4531 Trousdale Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
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THE BIG PAYBACK STARTS MAY 4TH! |
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You Can Make A Difference, Too!
The Big Payback is an annual 24-hour, online giving celebration raising money and awareness for more than 1,000 area nonprofits, schools and faith-based organizations.
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www.thebigpayback.org
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The annual giving day The Big Payback is returning on Wednesday, May 4! The fun starts at 6:00 PM and continues until 6:00 PM on May 5. The Tennessee Trucking Foundation is excited to participate and join in on the fundraising event that unites Middle Tennessee each year.
Our Foundation programs depend solely on the funding from donations and fundraisers. The Foundation was created in 1993 and operates several community programs in Tennessee such as our Tennessee Road Team and scholarship program. The money we received from your contribution to the Big Payback will be used for these two programs.
The Big Payback, hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is a community-wide giving day that shines a spotlight on LOCAL giving and motivates Middle Tennessee to “give back” to nonprofits in a big way. This 24-hour online giving event helps organizations – like us! – raise funds and bring awareness to pressing needs in our community.
It’s also the prime time of year to give because every gift you make could be boosted by cash prizes. It’s clear to see the impact of The Big Payback. From 2014 through 2021, Middle Tennesseans have come together to raise more than $25 million from a total of 180,583 donations for more than 1,000 nonprofits, schools, and religious institutions.
In 2022, we are setting our sights on raising more during this giving day than ever before. We hope you’ll join us and support the Tennessee Trucking Foundation on May 4-5! For more information, contact us or visit www.TheBigPayback.org.
Thank you for supporting the Tennessee Trucking Foundation to promote highway safety and education in Tennessee. Remember your gift through the Big Payback is 100% tax-deductible.
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2022 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS
May 4, 2022 - Chattanooga CarFit Training
May 5, 2022 - ETN Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf
May 5, 2022 - Whitten Elementary Career Day
May 10-11, 2022 - Oakridge CarFit Training and Event
May 11, 2022 - MTN Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf
May 12, 2022 - Fairfield Glade CarFit
May 20, 2022 - Greeneville Roadside
May 25, 2022 - Chattanooga CarFit Event
May 27, 2022 - Dickson CarFit Event
May 27, 2022 - Safety Breaks
If you would like to schedule an event, please contact
the TTA Office at (615) 777-2882.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF... |
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation Contribution
Want to make a contribution to our Foundation? You can easily donate to the foundation on our website. Thank you to all that support our Foundations mission.
- Advancing highway safety
- Educating the public through programs designed to make our roads safer
- Providing Tennessee children’s charities with funds to improve the lives of our state’s children
- The TTF Scholarship, administered annually by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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