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Newsletter 2020 Issue 1
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Read MoreWilliam H. Reed, Jr. Memorial Call on Washington Travel Grant  Â
This grant is designed to encourage first time participants in the annual Tennessee Trucking Association Call on Washington event that Bill enthusiastically supported for over a decade. The grant will cover expenses related to travel, lodging, and meals for one selected individual each year. Eligible recipients will be selected from existing members of the Young…
Read More2020 Call on Washington – CANCELLED
TTA 2020 “CALL ON WASHINGTON” – STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! The Tennessee Trucking Association will make its annual visit to Washington, DC on March 24-26, 2019 to meet with members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation. This year’s visit presents another unique opportunity to meet with our delegation. Government regulation and policies are important factors in…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Legislative Update 2-3-2020
Dale Allen and Clay Byrd, Adams & Reese Legislative Update This month an increasing number of lawmakers, lobbyists, and staff scattered the halls of Cordell Hull despite an unusually slow start to the 2020 legislative session Most stakeholders at the legislature focused on scheduling meetings with lawmakers to line up sponsors and co-sponsors for…
Read MoreSoutheast Tennessee Safety Maintenance Council First Meeting of the Year
Joe Deering, TDOT was our speaker at this month’s meeting. Joe updated us on traffic in and around Chattanooga, TN, also speaking on work zone crashes. They are asking us for help. Please be talking to your drivers and staff about driving safely in work zones. You can download the TDOT Presentation. The presentation…
Read MoreMiddle Tennessee Safety Council First Meeting of the YearÂ
Jeff Cooper with FMCSA came out and updated the Middle Tennessee Safety Council on the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and spoke on other regulatory issues and challenges. We had several in attendance and there were several questions asked by our members. You can view the powerpoint presentation here.Â
Read MoreATA Applauds Ratification of USMCA Trade Deal
ATA Applauds Ratification of USMCA Trade Deal North American Trade Pact Will Provide Boost to Trucking Industry Arlington, Virginia – Today, the American Trucking Associations commended Congress and the Trump administration for ratification of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement, setting the stage for increased free, fair and equitable trade between our three countries.“Trade is…
Read More2019 In Review: U.S. Department of Transportation Focuses on Safety and Key Priorities for Commercial Motor Vehicles
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today recapped its 2019 achievements and key priorities for improving safety on the nation’s roadways with large trucks and buses. “Safety is always #1 at the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary…
Read MoreHaulin’ for the Holidays 2019 – That’s a Wrap!
We’ve concluded the first Annual Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive! We are thankful for all the folks who helped make this event a success. Across the state, we’ve tallied SEVERAL THOUSAND TOYS collected for our partner organizations. HUGE HUGE thanks to everyone. Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee…
Read MoreDrug & Alcohol Clearing House
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse To access the Clearinghouse once it is operational, authorized users will be required to request access from FMCSA by registering for the Clearinghouse. Registering this fall is the first step in ensuring you will be ready when the Clearinghouse… Read more clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
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