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I-55 Mississippi River Bridge Closure
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge this weekend to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. Activities include repair work on the I-55 bridge and removal of overhead sign structures. All work is weather-dependent. Saturday, February 3, 5:00 am through Monday,…
Read More2023 Fall Conference Recap
This past week, safety was the topic at hand in Knoxville at TTA’s Fall Conference on October 26th and 27th. The conference kicked off with a networking event the evening before at Maple Hall Bowling. Attendees mingled, shared experiences, and set the tone for the two-day conference that was to follow. …
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 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 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,…
Read MoreDriving Toward Safety: ATRI Research Confirms Benefits of Carrier Association Membership
Nashville, TN – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released foundational new research that statistically corroborates that motor carriers who are active in state and national membership associations are safer than both former association members and carriers who have never been association members. It has always been anecdotally assumed that association membership supports…
Read MoreTENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION INCREASES IMPAIRED-DRIVING ENFORCEMENT
TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION INCREASES IMPAIRED-DRIVING ENFORCEMENT Nashville, TN – Tennessee Trucking Association & Foundation is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from August 16 to September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober…
Read MoreLive Webinar Invitation: Implications of Marijuana Laws on the Trucking Industry
Join hosts Steve Kessler and Mark Rhea as they welcome a special guest, Jeffrey Short, VP of the American Transportation Research Institute, to discuss the implications that the legalization of marijuana has and could continue to have on the trucking industry. JOIN US! Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry Thursday, August…
Read MoreRecognizing Excellence: THSO Unveils 35th Annual Tennessee Lifesavers Award Winners
TENNESSEE – Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced the award recipients from its 35th Annual Tennessee Lifesavers Conference on Wednesday, August 2, through Friday, August 4. Every year, the THSO hosts this event to empower highway safety professionals statewide and recognize achievements made in improving the safety of Tennessee roadways. Agencies and…
Read MoreCDOT launches new videos to increase trucker safety
Denver — As part of “The Mountain Rules” truck driver education series, the Colorado Department of Transportation is releasing three new videos aimed at educating and preparing truck drivers — especially those from out of state — for the unique challenges they face on Colorado’s mountain highways. The videos are specifically focused on safe…
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