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New Waverly Transportation Presented a Platinum award by Great West Casualty Company
For Immediate Release: Pictured above: L to R -Vince Dove –Operations Manager, Dave Jachimski Safety/Compliance Manager, Kevin Sherritze VP Joe Morten & Son, Inc. South Sioux City, Nebraska–New Waverly Transportation was recently presented a Platinum award by Great West Casualty Company as part of the 2022 National Safety Awards Program. These awards recognize motor…
Read MoreScaling up to Safety: Join Us for TTA’s Final Roadside Scale Events of 2023
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is excited to announce the dates for its final Roadside Scale events, continuing a long-standing tradition of promoting safety and education within the trucking industry. These pivotal events are scheduled for October 5th in Manchester Roadside, October 17th in Giles County, and October 19th at the Brownsville County Roadside…
Read MoreTCW Receives Grand Champion Award for Safety
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is proud to spotlight one of our esteemed members, TCW, for their exceptional achievements in safety performance during 2022. At TTA’s 2023 Annual Convention, TCW secured 1st Place in the 3 to 7 million miles category and also received the prestigious Grand Champion Award of Safety. Here’s a message from…
Read MoreBe 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 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…
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