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Adams and Reese Update – 5-1-2024
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned the 2024 legislative session sine die on April 25, 2024. Highlights of the session include: Passage of a $52.8 billion dollar budget that adds to public school funding, rainy-day savings fund, and rural health initiatives. Revision of Tennessee’s 90-year-old franchise tax laws and enacting a refund for taxes paid by…
Read MoreCrash Prevention and Reduction: Memphis
Memphis Crash Prevention & Reduction Safety Coalition Resources Stephanie.Mann_FMCSA Slides Allen England – TN Highway Patrol Slides Lieutenant Brad Perkins – AHP Dist. One Slides Mississippi Highway Patrol Presentation Slides Christopher Brooks -THP Slides Kathy Combs – TDOT Slides Brian Bellan- Georgia Ports Authority Slides Vontyna Durham_XCELENTE Trucking & Logistics Training LLC Slides Stephanie Ivey…
Read MoreTransport Enterprise Leasing Joins ATA in Support of Truckers Nationwide
CHATTANOOGA, TN, April 10, 2024 ─ Every day, Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) works to help independent owner-operators, commercial truck fleets and other customers succeed in the transportation business. Now the company has joined the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to expand support for the trucking industry nationwide, said Sheri Aaberg, chief operating officer of TEL.…
Read More2024 Technician Skills Competition Winners
On April 4, 2024, the Technician Skills Competition brought together the best and brightest in the transportation industry. This annual event, hosted by the Tennessee Trucking Association, tests the skills of member companies’ technicians. This year’s competition highlighted the diverse skills and knowledge within our industry. From written exams to hands-on challenges, participants demonstrated…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 4-1-2024
SB1692/HB1731 the “MOTION” Act is the TTA 2024 legislative package that continues to move through the legislature. The legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson and Representative Jake McCalmon modernizes the current towing laws and addresses storage fees, notices, creates a state portal, etc. It also addresses the predatory booting practices in Tennessee. The booting of…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Leaders Visit Washington, D.C., to Discuss Top Issues Facing the Industry
Washington – Fourteen members of the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with the state’s congressional delegation. Tennessee’s 22,070 primarily small, locally owned trucking businesses provide 249,000 good-paying, family-supporting jobs in the Volunteer State. The TTA members urged Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty as well as their U.S.…
Read MoreMarge Ratleph Announces Retirement from TSH
Please join TSH in extending best wishes and to announce that Marge Ratleph, esteemed Safety Manager at Tennessee Steel Haulers retired earlier this month. Marge came to TSH in 2011 playing an integral part in shaping the safety team and has been a reliable, highly sought after asset to our staff and team of owner…
Read MoreBill Prevost Announces Retirement from Paladin Capital Inc.
Paladin Capital, Inc. is announcing the retirement of its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Prevost, effective April 1, 2024. Bill joined Quickway as President in 2004 and was the visionary and founding force behind the formation of its ESOP which today is the largest and most diverse ESOP in the transportation…
Read MoreCrash Prevention and Reduction: A Gathering of Minds for Safety
Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Collegedale, TN, McKee Foods opened its doors to a group of passionate professionals all united by one mission – enhancing road safety. The stunning facility served as more than just a meeting place; it became a crucible where ideas and experiences melded together to forge new paths for…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 3-1-2024
State of the State Recap: Governor Lee Emphasizes Education Freedom, Maintaining Foundation of Past Accomplishments Governor Bill Lee delivered his sixth State of the State address to a packed House Chamber on February 5th. As is customary, the Governor used the speech as a vehicle to set out his legislative priorities and spending proposals for…
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