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Keeping Up With The TTF Road Team – May 2023 Events
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation Road Team has been having a fantastic year in 2023, representing the trucking industry with pride and professionalism at a variety of events. From the Future Farmers of America Convention to Touch-A-Truck, Battle Creek Middle School, and Chapel Hill Car Fit, the team has been making their presence felt across the…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Association and Highway Safety Office Join Forces for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18th 2023 TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Nashville, TN – Tennessee Trucking Association is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of sharing the road and looking…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Bobby Rue TTA 2023 Truck Driver of the Year
On April 29th, 2023, at the Tennessee Truck Drivers Competition Banquet, Bobby Rue was awarded the Tennessee Trucking Association & Foundation Driver of the Year award. Bobby was recognized for his safe driving and dedication to the industry. This award was given not based on any one act but as a lifetime achievement for his…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 5-1-2023
On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session, thus concluding one of the more tumultuous sessions in modern history. Legislative highlights included passage of a $3.3 billion infrastructure package that will include the addition of “choice lanes” on Tennessee interstates, and passage of a $56.2 billion budget that includes a…
Read More2023 Truck Driving Championships Winner
2023 Truck Driving Championships Winners April 28th -29th | FedEx Freight Nashville View All TDC Scores The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) recently hosted its annual Tennessee Truck Driving Championships (TDC) on April 28th-29th, 2023, at the FedEx Freight Nashville facility. The TDC competition brought together the best drivers from across the state who…
Read More“Let The Good Times Roll” Bowling Fundraiser for the TTF
Are you ready for a night of fun, food, and fundraising? The Young Professionals Council of the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is hosting a bowling event called “Let the Good Times Roll” to benefit the TTF on June 15th, 2023. The TTF is a nonprofit wing of the Tennessee Trucking Association that provides scholarships and…
Read MoreChris Woody Shares 6 Steps to a Safer Trucking Fleet
We are excited to share a recent blog post by one of our members, Chris Woody, Director of Safety for M&W Transportation Co. Chris is a thought leader in the trucking industry, and he recently shared his expertise in a blog post for Truckinginfo.com. The blog post, titled “6 Steps to a Safer Trucking Fleet,”…
Read MoreA Close Competition: Highlights from Our Annual Technician Skills Competition
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Nashville Fairgrounds played host to the Tennessee Trucking Association’s annual Technician Skills Competition. The event was a great success, with a large number of rookies competing alongside seasoned professionals, and a new station added to identify vehicle fluids. The competition was fierce, with technicians vying for the top spot…
Read MoreTennessee Work Zone Awareness
Tennessee Work Zone Awareness Tennessee Trucking Association We All Play a Role in Work Zone Safety. Join with the Trucking Industry to Keep our Roads Safe. Spring weather means another season is also in full swing: construction season. Tennessee drivers will see more orange signs on our roadways this time of year as highway workers…
Read MoreTake Your Shot at the Tennessee Trucking Associations Sporting Clay Shoot
The Tennessee Trucking Associations Sporting Clay Shoot is an event that brings together trucking professionals and outdoor sports enthusiasts for a day of competition, camaraderie, and fun. The event is designed to showcase the skills and expertise of the participants while also providing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for networking and socializing. The last Tennessee…
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