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Next Generation in Trucking Rolls Out New Educational Presentation
How about adding just one more New Year’s resolution to your list? Volunteer to speak to a class of middle school or high school students about the trucking industry and future career opportunities. Yes, you can do it. It is important to pass along our own experience and knowledge to future generations, it’s…
Read MoreUPDATED DATE: Want to Drive Down Your Drivers Risk of Developing Diabetes?
Want to Drive Down Your Drivers Risk of Developing Diabetes? The St. Christopher Truckers Fund (SCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over-the-road semi-truck drivers across the nation. The SCF has two missions of service. The first mission is to provide financial assistance to drivers and their families when an illness or injury has recently…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Legislative Report – 1-16-23
Tennessee General Assembly Kicks Off 2023 Session; Governor’s Inauguration Set for January 21; 2023 Annual PAC Registration Due The 113th Tennessee General Assembly kicked off the 2023 legislative session this week in Nashville, beginning the first year of a two-year legislative session. Legislature Elects Leadership and Constitutional Officers Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge)…
Read MorePUBLISHED: Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility
The attached NPRM has been published in the Federal Register today, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0102. SUMMARY: FMCSA proposes the implementation of certain requirements under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Previously, FMCSA implemented the MAP-21 requirement to increase the financial security amount for brokers from $25,000 to $75,000 for household brokers…
Read MoreAbout the YPC (Young Professional’s Council)
About the TTA’s YPC MISSION – The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is comprised of young trucking professionals who have passion and drive for the future of trucking in Tennessee. The council’s mission is “To empower and build camaraderie through the professional development of its young industry leaders through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities while…
Read MoreATRI Announces 2023-2024 Research Advisory Committee Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2022 Contact: Carla Rose (770) 432-0628 CRose@Trucking.org ATRI Announces 2023-2024 Research Advisory Committee Members Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute today released the names of those individuals appointed by the ATRI Board of Directors to serve on the 2023-2024 Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Among…
Read MoreHighway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion
NEWS RELEASE Highway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has recognized Highway Transport driver Pamela “Pam” Randol as one of eight finalists in the 2022-2023 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion program. The eight finalists advance…
Read More2022 Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive
Take a peek at the 2022 Toy Drive The 4th annual Haulin’ for the Holidays results are remarkable. Thanks to a combined effort by corporate angel sponsors and individuals, we raised $50,000 in toys and supplies for the children served by 7 different nonprofits in Tennessee. Our beneficiaries include YES Youth Encouragement Services in Nashville,…
Read MoreFMCSA is proposing to narrow the scope of regulations from which relief is provided automatically
FMCSA is proposing to narrow the scope of regulations from which relief is provided automatically for motor carriers providing direct assistance when an emergency has been declared. Through the proposed changes, the Agency would ensure that the relief granted through emergency declarations is appropriate and tailored to the specifics of the circumstances and emergency being…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Legislative Update – 12-1-2022
House and Senate GOP re-elect top leadership team Tennessee House Republicans unanimously voted current Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) to lead the House of Representatives for a third term. The House GOP Caucus also voted to reelect Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland) as Majority Leader, Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) as Caucus Chairman, and Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) to…
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