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Legislative 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…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Association Hosts Building Blocks of Safety Culture Training with Alliance Interstate Risk
Tennessee Trucking Association Hosts Building Blocks of Safety Culture Training with Alliance Interstate Risk On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, members of the Tennessee Trucking Association gathered at MHC Kenworth to participate in a Building Blocks of Safety Culture Training session hosted by endorsed partner Alliance Interstate Risk. The training, which also served as a Tennessee…
Read More2026-2027 Tennessee Road Team Captains Announced
2026-2027 Tennessee Road Team Captains Announced We’re proud to announce the Tennessee Trucking Foundation’s 2026-2027 Road Team Captains. This year’s Road Team is made up of 12 professional truck drivers representing fleets from across Tennessee. Each captain was selected based on their driving record, professionalism, and commitment to safety both on and off the road.…
Read MoreATRI Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks 2026
ATRI Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks 2026 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 a.m. ET Contact: Rebecca Brewster (404) 247-8787 rbrewster@trucking.org TENNESSEE CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE TOP IN THE NATION FOR TRUCK BOTTLENECKS Washington, DC – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute released its 15th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks…
Read MoreTTA Member Paula Harper Selected as Women In Trucking Association’s Member of the Month
TTA Member Paula Harper Selected as Women In Trucking Association’s Member of the Month We’re pleased to share that Paula Harper was selected as Member of the Month by the Women in Trucking Association. Paula is a driver with FedEx Freight, a Road Team Ambassador with the Tennessee Trucking Foundation, and a 3rd-place winner in…
Read MoreWork Zones: What Drivers Need to Know
Work Zones: What Drivers Need to Know Winter weather can create dozens of potholes along interstates and highways, and TDOT will be working to repair them as fast as possible. Numerous Work Zones will seemingly pop up along the way and can create special challenges for drivers of large commercial vehicles due to space restrictions.…
Read More2025 Truck Driving Championships Winners Announced
2025 Truck Driving Championships Winners Announced Back to Blog The Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2025 Truck Driving Championships (TDC) were an unforgettable event, bringing together 153 of the state’s finest drivers to compete for top honors in a variety of categories. Despite challenging weather, including a heavy rainstorm and hail during Friday’s pre-trip inspection, the participants…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Root Out Bad Actors and Restore Integrity to Trucking
It’s Time to Root Out Bad Actors and Restore Integrity to Trucking PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Donna England, President & CEO, Tennessee Trucking Association December 1, 2025 As an Association, we work hard every day to save lives on the road and to make sure our members are treated fairly. Our mission is to safely keep…
Read MoreTennessee’s Road Team Captains
Tennessee’s Road Team Captains Tennessee’s Road Team is a free statewide highway safety education program sponsored by the Tennessee Trucking Foundation in partnership with Bridgestone. The Road Team is composed of a small group of professional truck drivers with superior driving records and a desire to spread the word about safety on the highway. Road…
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