Archive for March 2026
2026 Legislative Breakfast Recap
2026 Legislative Breakfast Recap It’s legislative season for the Tennessee Trucking Association, and our advocacy efforts are just getting underway. On March 10, 2026, we were pleased to host our first-ever Legislative Breakfast, which saw a strong turnout from industry members, lawmakers, and legislative staff. Among those we connected with were Representative Pat Marsh, Representative…
Read MoreLegislative Update – 3-01-26
Legislative Update – 3-01-26 As the General Assembly continues to advance legislation, SB1587/HB1706 remains a key bill we are actively engaged in and monitoring on your behalf. As introduced, SB1587/HB1706 would impose significant penalties on trucking companies that employ commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who may not be legally entitled to hold a CDL and…
Read MoreSafety Spotlight: CMV Cargo Safety – Inspection, Securement & Regulatory Compliance
Safety Spotlight: CMV Cargo Safety – Inspection, Securement & Regulatory Compliance The inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices, and systems is a must. Federal regulations state that a driver may not operate a CMV nor a carrier require or permit a driver to operate a CMV unless the cargo is properly distributed and adequately…
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