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Be Pro Be Proud Launch, October 12th
The highly anticipated Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee Launch is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of it! When and Where? Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 12th. The event will take place at Volunteer State Community College. The exhibits will open their doors at 9:00…
Read MoreTEL Supports Veterans with September 11 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project
CHATTANOOGA, TN, Sept. 11, 2023 – U.S. veterans launched the Wounded Warrior Project in the aftermath of terrorist attacks against the nation on September 11, 2001, and military actions that followed. Their goal: is to honor and empower wounded military personnel. In preparation for September 11 remembrances this year, Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) has…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed: Become a Guest Speaker at McGavock High School
The Tennessee Trucking Association and YPC support McGavock High School’s Transportation Academy throughout the school year. The Transportation Academy currently provides a curriculum for over 150 students interested in pursuing a career in a transportation-related field, and unfortunately, they recently lost their primary instructor. As a result the Program Director, Asa Bradley, reached out…
Read More2023 DMC Driver of the Year – Charles Smith of FirstFleet, Inc.
DMC Insurance has selected Charles Smith of FirstFleet, Inc. as the 2023 Driver of the Year. All insureds were given the opportunity to nominate up to three drivers for this recognition. Charles was deservedly selected as the winning driver by the judging committee, comprised of external and internal trucking industry experts. The award and…
Read MoreAveritt Named 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider
Averitt Express has been named a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list serves as an assessment of service providers the publication’s editorial team feels are best equipped to meet and surpass its audience’s evolving outsourcing needs. Each year, the team examines submitted data, conducts personal interviews and online research, and aligns this information with supply…
Read More6 Tips to Avoid Road Rage for Truck Drivers
Professional truck drivers spend much more time on the road than the public. As a result, they are more likely to be confronted with aggressive situations involving other drivers. Here are six tips for avoiding or managing road rage. Managing road rage starts with a calm and relaxed attitude. Give yourself as much…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 9-1-2023
Tennessee Government Relations Special Update – August 31, 2023 Tennessee Legislature Wraps Up Special Session: Friction Between House and Senate, Intense Floor Sessions, and Controversial House Rules The Tennessee General Assembly concluded its special session on public safety this week, adjourning sine die eight days after the legislature first convened on Monday, August 21. The…
Read MoreTRUCKING INDUSTRY ASKED TO RANK TOP CONCERNS | ATRI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2023 Contact: Rebecca Brewster (770) 432-0628 RBrewster@Trucking.org TRUCKING INDUSTRY ASKED TO RANK TOP CONCERNS Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Association to Honor Dave Manning with Pinnacle Award
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is proud to announce that it will be giving the esteemed Pinnacle Award to Mr. Dave Manning, President & CEO of the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the trucking industry. The award will be presented during the 93rd…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships
The hum of engines filled the air at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, from August 16th to 19th, as the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) 2023 unfolded. This annual event, known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” brought together truckers from every corner of the nation, showcasing their skills, commitment to safety,…
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