The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is dedicated to offering a diverse range of events each year. Our goal is to support our members’ growth through education and to strengthen industry connections.
Keep reading to explore our lineup of seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance your professional experience in the trucking and transportation industry.
Visit the TTA calendar to see all of the upcoming events for the year.
Events & Activities
Tennessee Trucking Association Annual Convention
Join us at our Annual Convention, this event is typically held in September and is a highlight for trucking professionals seeking growth and networking. It’s a perfect mix of learning, sharing, and celebrating our industry’s journey and future. Expect inspiring talks, valuable connections, and memories that will drive your career forward. Don’t miss this chance to be part of shaping the trucking industry’s next chapter!
Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf Classics
An annual golf event raising funds for children’s charities and the TTF Scholarship Fund. A perfect blend of networking, fun, and philanthropy, supporting causes like the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Four events are held every year in different regions of Tennessee.
Call on Washington
This pivotal event includes policy briefings and opportunities for members to engage with the Tennessee Delegation in Washington D.C., playing a crucial role in shaping the trucking industry’s future. This is a great opportunity to use your voice to engage in conversation with our representatives for the trucking industry.
If you're interested in attending the “Call on Washington” event reach out to Dengland@tntrucking.org. We encourage all interested members and young professionals, to seize this opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of trucking.
Call On Washington YPC Grant
A significant aspect of the “Call on Washington” is the participation of TTA’s young professionals, supported by the William H. Reed Jr. Memorial Call on Washington grant. This scholarship aims to inspire first-time attendees to join and experience this influential event. Established in memory of Bill Reed, a dedicated advocate for the trucking industry, the grant covers travel, lodging, and meal expenses for one or two deserving individuals annually. Click the link below to apply.
Fall Conference
Our Fall Conference is where trucking meets tradition and innovation. It’s a cozy yet dynamic setting for making connections, exchanging smart ideas, and staying ahead of the curve.
Featuring expert speakers and insightful sessions, this event promises to spark conversations and ideas that propel us all forward. Be there for the trucking insights of today and the innovations of tomorrow!
Leading E.D.G.E. Leadership Training
A leadership training program providing participants with development sessions, networking, public speaking, and professional growth opportunities within the trucking industry.
Haulin' for the Holidays
We partner with several non–profit organizations across the state of TN to provide toys and clothing to children whose Christmas mornings would otherwise not be as bright. The Trucking community is a VERY generous community and we would be honored if your company would consider being an “Angel Sponsor” as we try to raise funds to purchase all the toys according to each nonprofit’s needs!
Corporate and/or Personal “Angel Sponsorships” suggestions are $2,500 and $5,000 this year. Can we count on your company to join us?
Become an angel sponsor today! To have you company invoiced email Cfoster@tntrucking.org or click here to contribute.
NATMI Trainings
NATMI exists to improve the performance and productivity of the professionals directly responsible for effective fleet and driver performance – risk managers, safety and security directors, maintenance managers, and commercial driver trainers.
NATMI’s training and certification programs are outcome-focused and utilize rigorous instructional design standards. “Outcome-focused” means that the process, structure, and content of the programs are focused on the desired outcomes that our professional development programs should bring. For the companies who employ our certification program graduates, these outcomes include:
- reduced accidents and injuries
- lower vehicle maintenance costs
- improved driver retention
- improved operational efficiency
- better management systems
TTA is excited to partner with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI), to offer the following training classes:
Click here to see the upcoming training dates at the Tennessee Trucking Association.
Registration for all courses is available at www.natmi.org. For more information call us at (615) 777-2882.
Lodging: Click here to find hotels near the TTA office.
Roadside Scales Events (Industry Day)
These events are integral in ensuring compliance and safety in trucking operations and allow members and nonmembers alike to come out and learn from our state troopers at scales across the state. It’s a great hands-on opportunity to learn more about the inspection process.
Sporting Clay Shoots
Get ready for the Sporting Clay Shoot, a fun-filled day where camaraderie and competition meet under the open sky. Open to all levels, it’s your shot at not just showcasing your skills but also networking with fellow industry enthusiasts.
With various categories to compete in and prizes to win, this event is about hitting targets and making connections. Join us for a day of outdoor excitement and industry support!
Technician Skills Competition (TSC)
A competitive event showcasing the skills and expertise of truck technicians, highlighting the technical excellence in the industry. These competitions are held in the spring of every year and winning technicians move on to compete in the national competition as the Tennessee contestant.
Truck Driving Championships (TDC)
A platform for truck drivers to demonstrate their driving skills and knowledge, promoting safety and excellence in truck driving. These events are held in the spring of every year and the top drivers move on to compete in the national championships.
Safety & Maintenance Council Meetings
Council meetings focused on enhancing safety and maintenance practices within the trucking industry. There are active councils across the state meeting on a monthly to bi-monthly basis. It’s a great opportunity to learn, and increase your safety & maintenance knowledge in a community of like-minded individuals.
Young Professionals Council
Events designed for young professionals in the trucking industry, fostering leadership, networking, and professional development.
The Young Professionals Council (YPC) has chapters across the state and each chapter hosts their events and participates in the annual Haulin’ for the Holidays fundraiser.
