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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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JB&B Capital | Commercial Lending in TN, AL, and GA
JB&B Capital is built on strong relationships, so we get to know you, our customer. Our documents, customer communication, and customer service are based on the principle of clear, easy to understand language.
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Randy Brock, Marketing Manager
JB&B Capital
109 S. Northshore Dr., Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: (865) 249-6754
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7FLEET Diesel Network
The 7FLEET Diesel Network brings a nationwide network of truck diesel lanes you can trust. Includes over 250 Speedway locations, Future expansion to the 7-Eleven truck diesel family of brands, Consistent payment experience across the network...
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7fleetnetwork.com
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Bob Christopher, Sr. Regional Sales Manager, Fleet Sales
7FLEET Diesel Network
105 Bluegrass Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: (615) 543-4812 / Fax: (615) 453-2733
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We have been providing transportation for cargo to companies for over 40 years. Count on Fleeman Carriers, Inc. when quality really counts. Remember, exceptional service is our standard. Fleeman Carriers is a dedicated over-the-road, regional, and local freight carrier. We travel all 48 states, and haul freight-of-all-kind. We have warehousing, crossdocking, and a full service shop.
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Keith Wilson, Safety Director
Fleeman Carriers Inc.
605 Windsor Dr
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Phone: (931) 766-2256 / Fax: (931) 762-6016
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CRAIG GAY, A DRIVER FOR QUICKWAY TRANSPORTATION, INC., IS A HIGHWAY HERO |
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Two men pull woman from burning vehicle on I-74
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Police is crediting the actions of two men for saving the life of an Indianapolis woman. The Indiana State Police said troopers and the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to a crash on I-74 near the 96-mile...
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YPC SOCIAL HOUR + BOOK DRIVE |
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Join us for the TTA's Young Professionals Council for a social hour + book drive!
The books will go to Youth Encouragement Services' reading program, grades 2-5. They have provided their Reading Wish List.
The YPC individual or company group who brings the most books from this wish list will have their Bearded Iris tab covered for the evening by Jessie Merritt. Spread the word and buy these books!!
Bonus points for trucking themes and diverse representation. Note that the location is the Sylvan Supply location for Bearded Iris – hope to see you there!
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Register for the West 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.
August 15, 2022
Windyke Country Club
Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research 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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KNOXVILLE ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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You are invited to participate in the Roadside Inspection conducted by the Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety on Wednesday, August 10th, at the Knoxville Scales located on I-40 mm 372. We will meet on the East bound side.
As in the past, participants will divide into teams and a State Trooper will be assigned to lead each team. Teams will 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 is 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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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 92ND ANNUAL CONVENTION |
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TTA's 92nd Annual Convention
September 18-20, 2022
Hilton Sandestin Beach
Golf Resort & Spa
Destin, Florida
Make your Hotel reservations online from this link set up just for TTA reservations. Be sure to make your reservations early. Our room block is only guaranteed until August 19th or until our room block has been filled.
There is still time to be a convention sponsor. Click here for a Sponsorship form, here for the Benefits information, and here for the Premier Golf Sponsorship benefits.
The Convention theme this year is:
THE ROAD FORWARD
Convention Highlights:
Keynote Speaker
Presentations of Awards: Fleet Safety, Clean Diesel, Allied Professional of the Year, Safety and Maintenance Professional of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year
Chairman's Reception & Dinner
Auction for Tennessee's Road Team and Teens & Trucks Share the Road Highway Safety Education Programs
....and the beautiful white sandy BEACHES OF DESTIN!
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2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION PREMIER GOLF, DIAMOND, PLATINUM & AUCTION PARTY SPONSORS |
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For all our Convention Diamond, Platinum & Auction Party Sponsors, we have added a new benefit for 2022. In addition to the benefits listed on your Sponsorship form, you will have your logo with a link to your website in each bi-monthly Newsline for the remaining issues this year starting with the July 1 edition. Thank you so much for your generous support!
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2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION EXPO SPONSORS |
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If your company offers products or services for the commercial motor vehicle community, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our premier audience. We are very excited to offer our Sponsors an exhibition this year at our Convention to showcase your services. We will have 20 spaces available on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are only 2 spots left available.
Your company will be listed on our website as an exhibitor. There will be Networking events in the Exhibit Hall.
Reserve your space before they are all spoken for. The spaces are offered at $1,200.00 each to anyone that does a Silver Sponsorship ($2,000.00) or above. (this includes one (1) free registration).
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 EXHIBITORS |
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NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK
SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2022
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Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in undertaking one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs. These 3.6 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but they also keep our highways safe.
This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17, 2022.
Americans in all fifty states have taken extraordinary steps to show their appreciation for the important work that professional truck drivers have done as we navigate our way through the coronavirus pandemic. From children passing out lunches, to "I Heart Truck" signs across America's highways, the public has taken notice of the essential role truck drivers to play in their lives.
This week is a way to show appreciation to the 3.6 million professional men and women who not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but also keep our highways safe.
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New ATRI Research Outlines Best Practices for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Alex Leslie (651) 641-6162Aleslie@trucking.orgJuly 11, 2022 Arlington, Virginia - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that investigates how to best integrate younger...
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Hazardous Materials: Request for Information on...
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). Request for information. PHMSA seeks input on the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current, physical documentation...
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www.federalregister.gov
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AGENCY:
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION:
Request for information.
SUMMARY:
PHMSA seeks input on the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current, physical documentation requirements for hazard communication.
DATES:
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 9, 2022. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
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U.S. DOT MOTOR CARRIER / MOTOR COACH SAFETY COMPLIANCE CLASS |
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What is TSI?
The Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) is a Federal entrepreneurial agency that develops and conducts worldwide safety, security, and environmental training, products, and/ or services for both public and private sectors.
TSI Mission
Our mission is to provide premier worldwide training, products, and/or services for people in the public and private sectors through innovative, state-of-the-art methods, and technologies that contribute to the protection of life, property, and the environment.
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U.S. DOT Motor Carrier / Motor Coach Safety Compliance
August 1-5, 2022
Smyrna Event Center
100 Sam Ridley Parkway
Smyrna, TN 37167
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Tips for flatbed truck drivers
Tennesseans rely on flatbed trucks to transport goods all over the state. This makes flatbeds critical to keeping our state up and running. If your lucky enough to drive this type of truck, here are a few tips to help keep you and your load safe and maximize efficiency at the same time.
Keep your truck in park until the load is secure
Of course, you never want to drive down the road with an unsecured load, whether you have an enclosed bed or not. Yet, you may be tempted to move your truck small distances before taking the steps needed to secure your load, such as to enable the next driver to take your spot and get his or her load while you tarp or strap up. Moving your truck before the load is completely secured can create problems. Not only can it increase the risk of damage to the product, but it is also a huge safety issue for anyone around your truck. In short, the only time your truck should leave park is after your load has been properly secured.
Know the rules of securement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for setting cargo securement rules. These rules apply to flatbed carriers and are designed to increase safety while securing the load. One rule is that, if your trailer is equipped with rub rails, the tiedowns must be located inboard of these rails when practicable. Another rule relates to specific load types, such as transporting logs, metal coils, concrete pipes, or heavy machinery. The FMCSA publishes all the rules online so drivers have access to the most up-to-date requirements. Familiarizing yourself with these rules ensures that you are compliant with federal guidelines.
No such thing as too much
There are instances where you can have too much of something. Too much sodium and you risk high blood pressure. Drive too fast and get a speeding ticket. At the same time, there is some value in having the opposite philosophy when it comes to operating a flatbed. One way is when deciding how many straps or chains to use. Using too few could lead to problems while there’s no drawback to using more. Using more than the minimum required, increases chances that your load is going to be okay, even if one of the straps or chains fails. Along the same lines, keeping extra on hand can prevent you from being in a bind should one break.
Stay safe!
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Marty Pollock, Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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2022 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS
July 15, 2022 - Brownsville Roadside Inspection | Brownsville Scales
July 15, 2022 - John A Patten Community Center Camp | Chattanooga, TN
July 19, 2022 - National Organization of Women in Construction | Lipscomb & Pitts
July 21, 2022 - Skyline CarFit Training
July 22, 2022 - Futures Fair | Youth Force for TN Valley Boys & Girls Clubs, Knoxville
July 23, 2022 - Rule the Road / Choices Matter | Long Hollow Baptist Church
July 30, 2022 - Clay County Health & Safety Day
July 30, 2022 - Save Our Children / Back to School | Memphis, TN
August 2, 2022 - College PD National Night Out
August 10, 2022 - Knoxville Roadside Inspection | Knoxville Scales
August 17-19, 2022 - Lifesavers Conference
August 19, 2022 - Greeneville Roadside Inspection | Greeneville Scales
If you would like to schedule an event, please contact
the TTA Office at (615) 777-2882.
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation is
Awarding up to $30,000 More in Scholarships
We are so excited to have 10 additional scholarships to award for 2023. These scholarship awards are possible due to everyone who participates in our Big Rigs for Little Kids golf events across the state and from individual contributions. These events help to raise money for our TTF scholarship fund and we would like to give a big thanks to everyone who supports our scholarship program!
Eligibility:
- Open to students 18 years and older, who are college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- Must be attending an accredited University or College in Tennessee.
10 Winners will be selected:
- 10 (Ten) Awards of $2,500 each.
- The Tennessee Trucking Foundation will award an additional $500, making the total award $3,000 if you are a dependent child, spouse, or employee of a member company in good standing with the Tennessee Trucking Association.
Deadline to submit your scholarship application is August 25, 2022. Winners will be notified on or around October 31, 2022.
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SODDY DAISY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION |
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The City of Soddy-Daisy and the Vietnam Veterans Association hosted their annual Independence Day Celebration Event on Saturday, July 2nd in Soddy-Daisy. In an effort to better connect with their community, they invited law enforcement and community partners to provide important safety information to adults and children. TN Road Team Captains David Gooch, Christenson Transportation, Inc., Paula Harper and Rick Bennett, FedEx Freight Corporation, Cyndi Sliger, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., Josh Johnson, Titan Transfer, Inc., and Eddie LeSueur, Skyline Transportation, Inc., were there to talk with the community about blind spots around big trucks and give them the opportunity to sign up for TDOT’s Yellow Dot program for those who were interested.
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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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