In this special podcast, the PodWheels Network offers an inside look at the 2019 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships. You’ll hear onside interviews from competitors and many others who made the trip to the FedEx facility in Antioch, TN. Barry Courter and Greg Thompson of the PodWheels Network serve as your podcast hosts. They offer an inside look at the TDC event while sharing the stories of family, friends and volunteers who made the event and the day shine. Click here for full details and to hear the Podcast.https://www.podwheelsnetwork.com/news
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This year we had 33 competitors enter the Technician Skills Competition. We are very proud to announce the 2019 Station Winners.
Electrical – Cory Lee Phares, Rush Truck Center
Service Information – Steve Kennedy, McKee Foods
Preventive Maintenance – Joseph Burton, Clarke Power Services
Engines – Mathew Biggs, Rush Truck Center
Suspension – Brad Calfee, Walmart Transportation
Fifth Wheel – Michael Trent, UPS Freight
Written Test – Joseph Burton, Clarke Power Services
Fasteners – Brad Calfee, Walmart Transportation
Driveline – Shane Redknaup, Ozark Motor Lines
Overall Results
1st – Brad Calfee- Walmart Transportation
2nd – Dominick Bates, Western Express
3rd – Michael Trent, UPS Freight
Let us introduce you to the 2019 Technician Skills Competition Grand Champion, from Walmart Transportation, Brad Calfee presented at the TSC Competition. Brad was recognized at the Truck Driving Champions Banquet Saturday night, 04/27/19. Click here to see all the contestant scores. To see all the event pictures click here.
The 2019 Truck Driving Championships held on April 26-27, 2019 was a huge success. Participation and support of both companies and families of the 152 competitors this year made the event even more exciting for all involved. The two day competition was celebrated on Saturday night with a Banquet Dinner where the winners were announced and trophies were presented. You can check out all the pictures taken during the event here. You can click here for pictures of the winners. You can see our Winners & Final Standings of the Competition by clicking the previous highlighted links. Thanks to everyone who helped by sponsoring and/or volunteering your time to help with our event.
Click here to see all 2019 Sponsors. Click here to see all the companies that donated equipment for our event.
Special Thanks to FedEx for providing the Course location
We had 103 shooters come out and join us at our First Ever Annual Sporting Clay Shoot. We had a “BLAST” at the Nashville Gun Club!! We had some of the best BBQ and We received some really great comments on our event. It was requested that we don’t wait a year to do this event again. It was decided that we will be doing another one this Fall.
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Shooters!!!
Judd Harnage, Fleetco Inc. commented “the event was a total success and a lot of fun. Good comradery, great hang out and visit time, networking, good eats, just very fun”.
We hope to see you at our next one!!
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has announced the new Tennessee Trucking Scholarship Recipients:
Katherine Alexander will be a senior at the University of Tennessee majoring in communications. Her father is William F. Alexander, III, Old Dominion Freight Line, Smyrna, TN, sales. Award: $1,500
Kimmel Baerns will be a junior at the East Tennessee State University majoring in nursing. Her father is Scott Baerns, Skyline Transportation, Knoxville, TN, Capacity Manager. Award: $1,500
Redjina Cunningham will be a junior at the University of Tennessee Knoxville majoring social work/social welfare. Her father, Preston Cunningham, Pemberton Truck Lines, Inc., 2530 Mitchell Street, Knoxville, TN 37917, Director of Safety and Human Resources. Award: $1,500
Tanner Moss will be a senior at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in computer science and information technology. His father is Frederick Moss, United Parcel Service, Murfreesboro TN, Package Delivery Driver. Award: $1,500
Upton Martin will be a junior at Tennessee Technological University majoring in business. His mother is Betsy Martin, Averitt Express, Inc., Cookeville TN, Resource Management Accounts Payable. A ward: $1,500
Tesros Cherian, a past recipient, will be a senior at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga majoring in biology. His Mother, Elsy Cherian, works at McKee Foods Inc., Collegedale TN, as a Process Technician. Award: $1,500
Austin Fussell, a past recipient, will be a senior at Tennessee Technological University majoring in civil and environmental engineering. His father, David Fussell works a director of sales-Supply Solutions at Averitt Express, Inc. in Nashville, TN. Award: $1,500
Katelyn Hayzlett, a past recipient, will be a senior at University of Tennessee at Martin majoring in chemistry. Her mother is Kimberly Hagan, Big G Express, Shelbyville TN, Planner. Award $1,500
2019 TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY SAFETY TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Listed below you will find the quarterly training schedule for 2019. We have added Friday training courses to this program to better serve our members ever changing needs. Attendance for each class is limited, so we highly recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot for these informative classes!
2nd Quarter
Friday May 3, 2019 – Defensive Driving Course for Professional Truck Drivers @ TTA
Friday May 10, 2019 – Drug & Alcohol Testing @ TTA
3rd Quarter
Saturday August 10 2019 – Defensive Driving Course for Professional Truck Drivers @ TTA
4th Quarter
Friday November 8, 2019 – Achieving Improvement with your Professional Drivers @ TTA
Friday November 15, 2019 – Accident Reporting @ TTA
All sessions will be held at the TTA office training facility and will be from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time). Cost for each session is $50 for TTA members and $75 for non-members. Contact the TTA office at (615) 777-2882 to reserve your safety training today or download a form by clicking here to register and email to cfoster@tntrucking.org.
With the number of industry professionals who attend each roadside, it would not be possible for us to continue to provide lunch for everyone if not for the support of those who step up each year to sponsor these important events for the industry.
The Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety conducts several roadside inspections across the State of Tennessee each year. Each roadside offers the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are conducted. Participants divide into teams and a State Trooper is assigned to lead each team. Teams work with the Troopers as they pull vehicles in for inspections. Contact TTA at (615) 777-2882 or email Donna England at dengland@tntrucking.org for additional information.
| Date | Location | Sponsor | Co-Sponsor |
| March 27, 2020 | Knoxville Scales I-40 | Averitt Express, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | Rushing Enterprises, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) |
| May 15, 2020 | Manchester Scales I-24 | Rushing Enterprises, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | DataGuard Partners (Co-Sponsor) |
| May 20, 2020 | Brownsville Scales I-40 | PFS Transportation, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | Vertical Alliance Group (Co-Sponsor) |
| May 29, 2020 | Greeneville Scales I-81 | Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | Open |
| June 5, 2020 | Portland Scales I-65 North | FULLY SPONSORED BY: Tennessee Steel Haulers | |
| August 7, 2020 | Greeneville Scales I-81 | FULLY SPONSORED BY: Walmart Transportation LLC | |
| August 12, 2020 | Brownsville Scales I-40 | PFS Transportation, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | Vertical Alliance Group (Co-Sponsor) |
| October 2, 2020 | Portland Scales I-65 North | Old Time Express, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) | Western Express, Inc. (Co-Sponsor) |
| October 9, 2020 | Knoxville Scales I-40 | FULLY SPONSORED BY: Konexial, Inc | |
| October 14, 2020 | I-65 Giles County | FULLY SPONSORED BY: Vertical Alliance Group | |
Thanks to the everyone who sponsored a 2019 Roadside event. We appreciate your continued support. Click here to view the list of 2019 Sponsors.
The dates for Fall Conference this year is October 24th and 25th, 2019. The 2019 TTA Annual Fall Conference will be in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Steering Committee is finalizing plans for Fall Conference. We are working on a very exciting lineup for you this year! Please mark your Calendar for Fall Conference. This one will be one you don’t want to miss!!! We will have more information coming in the next newsletter.
The 2018 Truck Driving Championships held on April 27-28, 2018 was a huge success. Participation and support of both companies and families of the 146 competitors this year made the event even more exciting for all involved. The two day competition was celebrated on Saturday night with a Banquet Dinner where the winners were announced and trophies were presented. You can check out the TTA Facebook for all pictures taken during the event, but you will have to have a Facebook account. If you do not have a Facebook account, click here for pictures of the winners. You can see the Winners & Final Standings of the Competition by clicking the previous link highlighted.
This year we had 31 competitors enter the Technician Skills Competition. We are very proud to announce the class winners.
Service Information – Bradford Calfee, Walmart Transportation
Electrical – Jay Presley, Travel Centers of America/Petro.
Driveline – Matthew Lasher, Travel Centers of America/Petro
Fasteners – Bryan Seaton, Walmart Transportation
Suspension – Bradford Calfee, Walmart Transportation
Preventive Maintenance Inspection, Michael Trent, UPS Freight
Brakes – Bryan Seaton, Walmart Transportation
Engine – Justin Reagan, Old Dominion Freightline
Written Test – Michael Trent, UPS Freight
3rd Place Winner, from Western Express, Dominick Bates
2nd Place Winner, from Walmart Transportation, Bradford Calfee
1st Place Winner, from Walmart Transportation, Bryan Seaton
Let us introduce you to the 2018 Technicians Skills Competition Grand Champion, from Walmart Transportation, Bryan Seaton presented at the TSC Competition. Bryan was recognized at the Truck Driving Champions Banquet Saturday night, 04/28/18. Click here to see all the contestant scores.
