KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – Fraley and Schilling announces a groundbreaking ceremony on November 17th, 2020,
at 10:00 a.m. for their newest terminal building in Knoxville, TN. This terminal building will be located on
Saddlerack Street, just off I-40 exit 398, Strawberry Plains Pike.

The new Knoxville terminal building will be the largest in the company at approximately 11,600 square
feet. With the additional space, F&S will expand their footprint in the Knoxville market, bringing an
estimated 100 additional jobs to the Knoxville market over the next 5 years.

“We have been privileged to be a member of the Knoxville community since 2010. Our Knoxville office has
been the fastest growing in the company, and this additional space will enable us to further invest in the
future of many families in the Knoxville area,” said F&S President Chris Seals.

Fraley and Schilling is a trucking and logistics provider, specializing in lightweight equipment for hauling
heavy products such as tin for Bush Beans and aluminum for Arconic. Beginning in 1955, F&S has become
an industry leader in utilizing lightweight equipment to move essential goods across the United States.
Employing over 700 people nationwide, with over 250 employed in the Knoxville area, F&S continues to
grow. Fraley and Schilling was also named one of Knoxville’s Top Workplaces in 2019.

The groundbreaking will take place at 10:00 a.m. on November 17th, 2020 at 7240 Saddlerack Street
Knoxville, TN 37914.

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ATA – Safety, Security and HR National Conference

 

ATA’s Safety Management Council’s and Transportation Security Council’s Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference (SSHR) is going to be held virtually November 30 – December 4. This is the only conference in the country that features three main educational tracks dedicated to safety, security and human resources best practices as well as valuable general sessions. Our attendees learn the latest regulatory developments and interpretations and share their perspectives with peers and advocates. Take the information learned during your participation in the SSHR conference back to your company to help plan for new trends or changes happening in the industry and to improve your operations. Learn more at https://sshr.trucking.org/

Exceptional Educational Program

Every year they prepare an outstanding program that addresses the challenges you face day-to-day and helps you to learn the latest in your profession. This year’s program will cover topics such as:

  • SMC Nuclear Verdicts Series
  • Future Safety & Security Technology
  • CBD Use, State Marijuana Legalization & Hemp Transport
  • Fraud, Fictitious Pick-ups, Pilferage and Broken Seals
  • Physical Ability Testing Legal Challenges
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

NEW THIS YEAR – Learn How to Protect Your Company From Rising Legal Threats

This year, one of the main areas of emphasis at the Safety, Security, and Human Resources National Conference will be a nuclear verdicts series. Through the “real world” elements that we are bringing to this year’s program fleets can learn strategies they can use to protect themselves from lawsuits involving truck accidents.

The series will provide you with first-hand insights from past real-life failed legal experiences by fleets and practical steps you can take right now to avoid them. The topics to be covered during the series include:

  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – The Nuclear Age
  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – The Detonators
  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – Witness Preparation
  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – Pre Litigation
  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – Jury Perspectives
  • Trucking in the Nuclear Age – Denuclearization by Litigation

SHRM Credits – attend and earn 5 Professional development credits in the HR Track and Credits towards your “Certified Director of Safety (CDS) and Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS)!

Be at the Forefront of Regulation – our attendees learn the latest regulatory developments and interpretations and share their perspective with other peers and advocates. Take the information learned during your participation in the SSHR conference back to your company to help plan for new trends or changes happening in the industry and to improve your operations.

Low Cost to Attend – the virtual conference registration rates are over 50% less than the cost of in-person meeting registration! When coupled with the savings from not having to travel to attend a conference, you are getting a tremendous value. Investing in your career, improving your safety & security operations and gaining crucial insight on the dynamic world of legislation and regulation has never been an easier decision to make!

In October, Tennessee lawmakers and candidates alike continued to fundraise in anticipation of the November election. President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bill Hagerty remain frontrunners in the Volunteer State and are expected to win by hefty margins. All 99 House seats are up for re-election this year, as are half of the Senate seats, given that Representatives serve two-year terms and Senators serve four-year terms. However, we anticipate that the makeup of the General Assembly will not be significantly impacted in the general election. 

 

The race for District 20 in suburban Nashville continues to garner the most attention at the state-level, as incumbent Republican Senator Steve Dickerson faces off against the former Democratic mayor of Oak Hill, Heidi Campbell. Similarly, the District 10 seat held by Republican Senator Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga is receiving increased attention, as Gardenhire faces off against Democratic police chief Glenn Scruggs. 

 

In October, two members of Governor Bill Lee’s cabinet announced their departures for the private sector, Commissioner Danielle Barnes of the Department of Human Services and Commissioner Hogden Mainda of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.  We will keep you updated with future developments on the election front. As always, it is a pleasure to represent you at the Tennessee General Assembly.