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2021 NEWSLINE SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE |
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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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It's Time To Register!
TTA 91st Annual Convention
September 19-21, 2021
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Destin, Florida
Convention registration is now available online, click here to register.
You may also download the Brochure here.
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 18th or until it has been filled.
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TTA 91st Annual Convention - Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
Each year, thanks to your support, the Tennessee Trucking Association is able to provide the membership an exceptional program at the TTA Annual Convention. We want to invite you once again to partner with us as an official convention sponsor.
Want to see your name on the above link? Click here to see the benefits of each level and here to download the Sponsorship Form.
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GREEN APU UNITS Auxiliary Power Units | Truck Apu & Semi ...
With years of experience and thousands of APUs on the road today, Green APU has continuously refined our product to ensure the utmost in performance and dependability.
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Greg Ciszek
Manager
Green APU
13067 Main Street
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Phone: (630) 628-1681
Email: c.greg@greenapu.com
https://greenapu.com
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EPES Transport System, LLC | Quality Transportation Services
EPES Transport is dedicated to providing quality transportation services. Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of our service to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Continuous improvement in quality is the means we will use...
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www.epestransport.com
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Michael Hamilton
VP Strategic Initiatives
EPES Transport System, LLC
3400 Edgefield Ct.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Phone: (336) 931-9713
Email: Mike.Hamilton@epestransport.com
https://www.epestransport.com/
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Jeff Reed
Skyline Transportation, Inc.
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Greetings fellow TTA members. We have made it to the halfway point of 2021 and starting to experience some post-pandemic situations.
It is great to see the full stadiums and restaurants and especially great to see so many other social events “return to normal.” Parties, 5-k’s, festivals, sports tournaments, charity events, and family reunions are happening every week and most are even better than they were before. It seems that everyone is more eager to participate in these various events and support them even more so than in years past. I guess the old saying “you don’t know what you got ‘till it’s gone” hit home with us last year.
One thing that is not good to see thus far in 2021 is the continuing challenges with the supply chain and the labor market. The two are so intertwined that one cannot be rectified without the other. Our politicians in Washington DC don’t seem to know what to do…or perhaps many of them do know what needs to be done but the broken system up there just won’t let it happen. I’m hopeful that the action of certain states opting out of the increased Federal Unemployment payments will ease some of the problem, but more needs to be done on a federal level. Speaking of our federal lawmakers, there’s an interesting non-partisan, non-profit organization called “U.S. Term Limits” which may get some good traction as folks are realizing just what a quagmire DC has become.
In closing, I want to remind everyone of our upcoming annual TTA Convention in September and encourage you to register, secure your lodging at the Hilton and perhaps even sign up for one of the many sponsorship opportunities. It’s safe to say that attendance will be at an all-time high this year for sure!
Thank you and have fun at the many places you go this summer and enjoy every minute with friends and family.
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Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships
Get ready... Our Wheels of Wisdom Competition takes off soon on July 31st! While the road to ATA’s National Truck Driving Championships may be different this year, we are still recognizing and celebrating our industry heroes – truck drivers.
The Tennessee Trucking Association will be participating in this year’s Battle of the States virtual knowledge competition on July 31, where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the state competition, compete to be named the National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Grand Champion, and win great prizes!
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ATA President & CEO, Chris Spear -
TDC Battle of the States Announcement
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THE ROAD TO #NTDC21
Over the past year, our nation and industry met an unprecedented challenge that impacted every aspect of life as we knew it. Our industry braved the front-line, providing essential services and delivering goods to American households all over the ...
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ata.msgfocus.com
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CCJ SYMPOSIUM TTA MEMBER DISCOUNT |
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YPC's Powering the Future Fundraiser |
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“Join us for a fundraiser on July 22nd, 2021 focused on the recruiting and training of our next generation of diesel technicians. The TTA’s Young Professionals Council and TN Trucking Foundation have been invited to partner with the Cummins TEC initiative to raise in-kind donations of tools and supplies, internships, and employment opportunities. The Cummins Technical Education for Communities (TEC) is a global initiative that targets the technical skills gap through local vocational education programs.”
-Jessie Merritt
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Mark Your Calendar - National Truck Driver Appreciation Week will be on September 12-18, 2021 |
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During this challenging time, the nation is becoming even more aware of what we already know — our drivers should be celebrated every day.
The TTA has a great way to show your support to drivers for #NTDAW2021. Last year, we wanted to create a way to support our everyday heroes, so we launched our Thank A Trucker T-shirt Campaign. This year, we are opening our Thank A Trucker T-shirt campaign back up for 14 days! You will be able to purchase these designs through July 6th. There are 2 different shirt designs, one for the trucker themselves who would like to represent their essential role, and one for friends and family who would love to show their thanks. Each shirt design comes in multiple styles such as t-shirt, long sleeves, tank tops, etc., and has several different colors provided for each. We even have youth sizes for the kiddos who would like to thank their favorite truck driver! This would make a perfect gift to your drivers!
You can purchase your shirts at the links below. This Thank a Trucker Campaign will help the Tennessee Trucking Association continue to do our part in Safely Keeping Tennessee on the Move!
Make your selections now and get your orders in to use at your company meetings and driver appreciations. Let’s keep up the attention on appreciation of drivers in Tennessee!
You can click the links below to purchase either shirt design.
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I'm A Trucker Campaign | Bonfire
This Thank a Trucker Campaign will help the Tennessee Trucking Association continue to do our part in Safely Keeping Tennessee on the Move!
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www.bonfire.com
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Thank a Trucker Campaign | Bonfire
This Thank a Trucker Campaign will help the Tennessee Trucking Association continue to do our part in Safely Keeping Tennessee on the Move!
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www.bonfire.com
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2021 Awards Deadline July 15, 2021 -
Get your submissions in!
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Someone at your company deserves recognition for one of the Awards categories below. It is time to nominate for one of our Professional awards, time to submit your entry for our Fleet Safety Awards, and time to nominate for the 2021 Truck Driver of the Year. Please submit nominations by the deadline of July 15, 2021. Submit your form to the TTA by email to ataylor@tntrucking.org.
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Averitt Honored For Sustainability Initiatives Targeting ...
Food Logistics , an industry trade publication, has named Averitt to its 2021 Top Green Providers lists. The 2020 Top Green Providers list recognizes companies that offer products or services that illustrate exemplary environmental stewardship in ...
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blog.averittexpress.com
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Mario Paluzzi joins Reliance Partners' fast-growing transportation insurance team as Chief Technology Officer |
Reliance Partners, the leading insurance and insurtech agency serving the commercial transportation and logistics industry, announced on Monday that Mario Paluzzi has joined the agency as Chief Technology Officer. |
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TNTAP Will Get a New Look With Improvement to the Layout and Tools |
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TNTAP Information
Find TNTAP Guidance and videos that assist tax preparers with TNTAP.
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www.tn.gov
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ATA Applauds Commerce Committee for Bipartisan Effort to ...
Arlington, Virginia - Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear congratulated the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on passing the safety title for a five-year surface transportation reauthorization:...
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www.trucking.org
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Transportation Law Alert: Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing ...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied the California Trucking Association's (CTA) request for an en banc review of the Ninth Circuit's April 28 decision that found the CTA was unlikely to succeed on its claim that...
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www.scopelitis.com
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Updated Security Settings
On June 26, 2021, FMCSA will be changing security settings on all FMCSA servers to meet cybersecurity requirements. This may impact certain internet browsers’ ability to connect to FMCSA systems, including the Clearinghouse website.
What do I need to do to continue accessing the Clearinghouse?
Make sure your computer or mobile device is running a current version of a modern operating system (e.g., Windows 10, macOS 10.15+). This issue will primarily impact older operating systems.
What can I do if I have trouble accessing the Clearinghouse after June 26, 2021?
Users can try one of the following options:
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Upgrade your computer’s operating system. This may require purchasing a new operating system. If you use Windows, make sure you have the most recent version installed.
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Upgrade your mobile device’s operating system. See how to update an iPhone or how to update an Android device.
- Use a different internet browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) to access the Clearinghouse.
- Use an alternate computer or mobile device, with an up-to-date operating system, to access the Clearinghouse.
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Indiana's New Oversize Trucking Regulations Start July 1
Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] New regulations pertaining to overweight trucks are scheduled to take effect in Indiana on July 1. The adjustments to the oversize, overweight motor carrier regulations were included...
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www.ttnews.com
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Big Rigs for Little Kids Check Presentation |
Jeff Reed, Skyline Transportation, Inc., and Hal Dowland, Prepass, presenting Christina Harrill with ETCH (East TN Children's Hospital) a check from the Big Rigs for Little Kids golf outing. Thank you all who sponsored and participated!
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6th Annual Big G Motorcycle Ride Benefiting St. Jude |
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The 6th Annual Big G Motorcycle Ride benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital had amazing success this year! This year’s event raised over $32,250!!
This year’s donations reached an all-time high, exceeding last year’s amount by $7,000. Since 2015, there has been over $88,000 raised to go towards the fight against childhood cancer at St. Jude.
For the first time, Big G partnered with the Tennessee Trucking Foundation to coordinate the event. Tim Chelette, who founded the Big G Ride 6 years ago, plays such a huge role in the success of the event and this year was no different. He has already started working on the ride for 2022.
THANK YOU to all of this year’s riders and supporters! We are truly humbled, and we could not have raised the money we did without the help of you ALL!
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2021 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Brownsville Roadside Inspection | Friday, July 9 | Jamie Sowder, John Tetreault
TN Lifesavbers Conference | Aug 18-20 | Marriott Franklin| Cleve McCord, Cindy Johnson, Paula Harper, Rick Tetreault, and John Tetreault
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LEADS CAMP EVENT:
Road Team Ambassador Eddie LeSueur, Skyline Transportation, with Road Team Captain Mike Mosier, Old Dominion Freight Line, at Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEADS) Camp
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FAIRFIELD POLICE AGING DRIVER EVENT:
Road Team Captains in red shirts L to Road Team Ambassador Vernon Brewer, Lt Kate Self, Road Team Ambassador Paula Harper, Road Team Captain Eddie Threlkeld, Road Team Captain Kevin Davis and kneeling is Road Team Captain Matt Neary.
Upper Right: Road Team Ambassador Paula Harper assists aging drivers complete their Yellow Dot forms at Fairfield Glade Police Dept Aging Driver event.
Right: Road Team Captain Eddie Threlkeld places Yellow Dot sticker on aging driver's car at the Fairfield Glade event.
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Our Auction Committee this year will be Committee Chair Greg Shipman, Vertical Alliance Group; Julie Harcourt; Randy Hooper; Jerry Luneke, and Perry Wilson. You don't have to wait for a call. You can use this link to the form if you have a donation. Then you can just say your company has already sent in their donation form when you get the call. Some suggestions for donations are electronics, sports equipment or tickets, ladies accessories, collector items, etc. You can also make cash donations and we will purchase items for you. We have had record breaking attendance for our events so far this year and we are expecting this year’s convention to be another record breaker. We will have a great opportunity to raise money for the Foundation through Auction donations this year, but we need your support.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF... |
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Pearl LeSueur
Contributions were made by: Dave Huneryager
Acknowledgement Sent to: Eddie LeSueur
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David Dortch
Contributions were made by: Dale Allen, Tommy Hodges, J. B. Baker
Acknowledgement Sent to: Beth Franklin
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation Contribution
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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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