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Adams 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 Year
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.
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
Read MoreTHSO ANNOUNCES 15TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Tennessee – On Friday, September 6, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognized 44 law enforcement agencies during its 15th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. This year, 55 Law Enforcement Challenge applications were submitted: 16 from West Tennessee, 12 from Middle Tennessee, 10 from East Tennessee, nine from the Cumberland Region, and one submission from each…
Read MoreHaulin’ for the Holidays 2019 – Statewide Toy & Clothing Drive
Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council in partnership with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations to make a real difference for…
Read MoreSporting Clay Shoot, November 6, 2019
We would love for you to join us at our next Sporting Clay Shoot! Everyone had such a great time at the first one we did, they asked us to not wait a year to do it again. Please join us for this event on November 6, 2019. We are all sure to have…
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