Young Professional Council
Haulin’ for the Holidays 2019 – Statewide Toy & Clothing Drive
Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council in partnership with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations to make a real difference for…
Read MoreYPC Topgolf Fundraiser 2019
Family, friends and co-workers attended this fundraiser with something for everyone. Tournament and free play, an auction, good food and networking – all part of the deal! Prizes for top two teams were handed out. Through the event and auction we raised a few thousand dollars! Huge thanks to everyone who attended. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7,…
Read MoreGive Back Day – Nashville Rescue Mission 2019
On August 10, 2019, 15 YPC members volunteered at the Nashville Rescue Mission in the Gulch by serving breakfast. Darcie Tate Malone said of their time at the Mission, “It was an eye opening experience. We live in this protected bubble, unintentionally. To see how much poverty there is in this wonderful town makes me want…
Read MoreNashville Sounds Game with the YPC
We had a great turnout at the Sounds Game on July 30, 2019. We were so glad to have you all join us.
Read MoreYPC Networking Event
The YPC gathered on Thursday, July 18 for a Networking Event at Fat Bottom Brewery in Nashville. We heard a few reminders about our upcoming events, and talked about a potential holiday program.
Read MoreRoad Team and YPC; YPC Participate in McGavock Transportation Academy’s Spring Wing Fling
McGavock High School’s Aviation & Transportation Academy has a picnic each year called Spring Wing Fling. This year it took place on May 17, 2019. Local partner organizations and companies participate by providing demonstrations and speaking with students about career opportunities and industry information. The Academy has roughly 450 students. Two members of the TTA road team…
Read MoreYPC Does Big Rigs for Little Kids 2019
9 YPC members showed up on May 8, 2019 for the Big Rigs for Little Kids event at the Hermitage Golf Course.
Read MoreYPC Members at TTA Call on Washington 2019
Members of the YPC who joined the TTA’s 2019 Call on Washington unanimously agreed on the value of attending, meeting with and hearing from legislators. “The days we spent in DC were enlightening and tremendously valuable on many levels. I look forward to attending in the future,” says Michael Shipman of Vertical Alliance.
Read MoreYPC at Call on Nashville 2019
On April 3, 2019 several YPC members joined the TTA at the Call on Nashville. We had a chance to meet with Representative Dan Howell, Chair of the TN House Transportation Committee and discuss several items relevant to the trucking industry. We enjoyed a tour of the capitol and later a meeting with legislators at…
Read MoreYPC First Quarterly Meeting 2019
The YPC met at the TTA on March 3, 2019. Several board members provided updates on projects in the works for YPC members. Edward Coble /// Updates McGavock High School Academies – McGavock High School has a curriculum/pathway for students interested in Transportation/Auto/Diesel. Recruiting the next generation of talent is important to our mission. We’re…
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