Archive for May 2023
Blind Spots and Safe Driving: Insights from the 2023 Safety Break
On May 26, 2023, the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) and Foundation (TTF) hosted their annual “Safety Break” event, an initiative aimed at promoting highway safety and raising awareness about safe driving practices. The event brought members of the TTA Road Team, TTA Safety Management Council, and the Department of Safety to share resources and education…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Foundation Thanks FedEx Freight and Nashville Predators for Grant Support
We are excited to announce that the Tennessee Trucking Foundation is a 2023 recipient of both the FedEx Freight Charitable Giving Program and the Predators Foundation Helper Grant. These funds will allow us to continue our mission to advance highway safety and save lives on Tennessee’s roadways through education and information, as well as, through…
Read MoreCharging Site Development | Call for Letters of Support
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is currently working with a variety of project partners to request funding to develop up to 10 publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging sites along multiple, federally-designated alternative fuel corridors in Tennessee (I-40, I-24, and I-75). As part of our proposal, they are hoping to demonstrate…
Read MoreBig Rigs Little Kids: Big Hearts Supporting Children’s Charities with Every Swing
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation’s Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf Classics have become a highly anticipated annual event. With four events taking place throughout the year, the most recent two were held on May 4th in East Tennessee and May 10th in Middle Tennessee at the Hermitage Golf Course. These events provide a fun opportunity…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Legislative Update – 4-1-2023
On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session, thus concluding one of the more tumultuous sessions in modern history. Legislative highlights included passage of a $3.3 billion infrastructure package that will include the addition of “choice lanes” on Tennessee interstates, and passage of a $56.2 billion budget that includes a…
Read MoreBeyondTrucks secures certification for Industry-Leading Cybersecurity
Media Contact: Kay Makishi Chief Growth Officer kay@beyondtrucks.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BeyondTrucks secure certification for Industry-Leading Cybersecurity A trucking process automation platform known for replacing legacy Transportation Management Systems (TMS) sets a new watermark for its fleet customers May 1, 2023 – San Mateo, California — BeyondTrucks, a leading process automation technology provider…
Read MoreKeeping Up With The TTF Road Team – May 2023 Events
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation Road Team has been having a fantastic year in 2023, representing the trucking industry with pride and professionalism at a variety of events. From the Future Farmers of America Convention to Touch-A-Truck, Battle Creek Middle School, and Chapel Hill Car Fit, the team has been making their presence felt across the…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Association and Highway Safety Office Join Forces for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18th 2023 TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Nashville, TN – Tennessee Trucking Association is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of sharing the road and looking…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Bobby Rue TTA 2023 Truck Driver of the Year
On April 29th, 2023, at the Tennessee Truck Drivers Competition Banquet, Bobby Rue was awarded the Tennessee Trucking Association & Foundation Driver of the Year award. Bobby was recognized for his safe driving and dedication to the industry. This award was given not based on any one act but as a lifetime achievement for his…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 5-1-2023
On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session, thus concluding one of the more tumultuous sessions in modern history. Legislative highlights included passage of a $3.3 billion infrastructure package that will include the addition of “choice lanes” on Tennessee interstates, and passage of a $56.2 billion budget that includes a…
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