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Transport Enterprise Leasing Marks 20 Years in Business
Transport Enterprise Leasing Marks 20 Years in Business Transport Enterprise Leasing Marks 20 Years in Business Growth Continues in Commercial Truck and Trailer Leasing and Sales  CHATTANOOGA, TN, AND GREENFIELD, IN, October 9, 2024 – Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with another year of growth, said Co-Founder and President Jud…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: The 2024 Leading Edge Class Graduates at TTA’s 94th Annual Convention
Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Leading Edge Class Graduates at TTA’s 94th Annual Convention Yesterday, September 16, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) as we celebrated the graduation of our 2024 Leading Edge class at the 94th annual convention. This exceptional group of professionals has demonstrated remarkable dedication, growth, and leadership…
Read MoreLegislative Update 9-3-2024
Legislative Update 9-3-2024 Legislative Corner – Primary Election Recap Tennessee voters went to the polls August 1st, 2024, for the state’s August primary elections, which included races for all state and federal House seats, half of state Senate seats, and one U.S. Senate seat. With so many districts now being either solidly Republican or…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Foundation Presents $10,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Tennessee Trucking Foundation Presents $10,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital On August 22, 2024, representatives from the Tennessee Trucking Foundation presented a generous $10,000 check to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH) as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting children’s charities across the state. The donation was made possible through the East Tennessee Big Rigs…
Read MoreHazardous Materials Shipping | Safety Spotlight – August 1, 2024
Hazardous Materials Shipping | Safety Spotlight – August 1, 2024 Hazardous Materials shipping is one of the most dangerous jobs in trucking today and requires special handling to minimize the risks. The materials are among the most complicated, regulation-heavy, and expensive to ship. Because they could pose a danger to people, property, or the environment,…
Read MoreLegislative Update 7-1-2024
Legislative Update 7-1-2024 Back to Blog Towing/Booting Overhaul Takes Effect July 1, 2024 Â Beginning July 1, a new slate of laws will go into effect in Tennessee. Below is legislation that holds significant importance within the industry, Public Chapter 1017 (SB1692/HB1731). The Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act, sponsored by…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Industry Veteran Named to Be Pro Be Proud National Board
Trucking and Steel Industry Veterans Named to Be Pro Be Proud National Board Connie Vaughan and Amy Rogers bring extensive experience to growing national workforce initiative LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 24, 2024) – Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP), an Arkansas-founded national workforce development initiative focused on attracting students to technical careers, has elected…
Read MoreTN FAE Repeal of Property Tax Base
On April 25, 2024, the Tennessee General Assembly passed HB 1893/SB 2103 repealing the property base component of the Tennessee franchise tax. Historically, the franchise tax base was calculated as the greater of Net Worth (assets minus liabilities) or the net book value of real and tangible property. The passage of this law eliminates the…
Read MoreTENNESSEE’S SEAT BELT USAGE RATE REACHES HIGHEST ON RECORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2024 CONTACT: ARRIALE TABSON Mobile: 615-767-3242 Arriale.Tabson@TN.Gov TENNESSEE’S SEAT BELT USAGE RATE REACHES HIGHEST ON RECORD Tennessee Highway Safety Office Reports 92 Percent Seat Belt Usage Rate TENNESSEE – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s…
Read More2024 Truck Driving Championships Results
On May 3-4th, 2024, truckers from all across Tennessee gathered at the FedEx Freight Nashville facility in Antioch, TN for the much-anticipated annual Truck Driving Championships (TDC). Despite the rain, the event unfolded with an electrifying atmosphere as drivers showcased their expertise behind the wheel. We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s…
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