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Auto Draft Transport Enterprise Leasing Marks 20 Years in Business Growth Continues in Commercial Truck and Trailer Leasing and Sales  CHATTANOOGA, TN, AND GREENFIELD, IN, October 9, 2024 – Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with another year of growth, said Co-Founder and President Jud Alexander. The business launched in…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: The 2024 Leading Edge Class Graduates at TTA’s 94th Annual Convention
Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Leading Edge Class Graduates at TTA’s 94th Annual Convention Yesterday, September 16, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) as we celebrated the graduation of our 2024 Leading Edge class at the 94th annual convention. This exceptional group of professionals has demonstrated remarkable dedication, growth, and leadership…
Read MoreHazardous Materials Shipping | Safety Spotlight – August 1, 2024
Hazardous Materials Shipping | Safety Spotlight – August 1, 2024 Hazardous Materials shipping is one of the most dangerous jobs in trucking today and requires special handling to minimize the risks. The materials are among the most complicated, regulation-heavy, and expensive to ship. Because they could pose a danger to people, property, or the environment,…
Read MoreLegislative Update 7-1-2024
Legislative Update 7-1-2024 Back to Blog Towing/Booting Overhaul Takes Effect July 1, 2024 Â Beginning July 1, a new slate of laws will go into effect in Tennessee. Below is legislation that holds significant importance within the industry, Public Chapter 1017 (SB1692/HB1731). The Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act, sponsored by…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Industry Veteran Named to Be Pro Be Proud National Board
Trucking and Steel Industry Veterans Named to Be Pro Be Proud National Board Connie Vaughan and Amy Rogers bring extensive experience to growing national workforce initiative LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 24, 2024) – Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP), an Arkansas-founded national workforce development initiative focused on attracting students to technical careers, has elected…
Read MoreTN FAE Repeal of Property Tax Base
On April 25, 2024, the Tennessee General Assembly passed HB 1893/SB 2103 repealing the property base component of the Tennessee franchise tax. Historically, the franchise tax base was calculated as the greater of Net Worth (assets minus liabilities) or the net book value of real and tangible property. The passage of this law eliminates the…
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 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 MoreI-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 MoreTitan Transfer Terminal Visit With Senator Hagerty
Pictured L-R Phillip Edwards, Titan Transfer, Donna England, TTA, Senator Bill Hagerty, Tommy Hodges, Goggin Warehousing On November 17, 2023, a luncheon was orchestrated by Titan Transfer, Inc. with U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty, backed by Team Hagerty. This gathering served as a chance for the senator to visit with trucking industry leaders. This event highlighted…
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