As the General Assembly continues to advance legislation, SB1587/HB1706 remains a key bill we are actively engaged in and monitoring on your behalf. As introduced, SB1587/HB1706 would impose significant penalties on trucking companies that employ commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who may not be legally entitled to hold a CDL and who are involved in…
The inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices, and systems is a must. Federal regulations state that a driver may not operate a CMV nor a carrier require or permit a driver to operate a CMV unless the cargo is properly distributed and adequately secured as outlined in 393.100 through 136. The CMV tailgate, doors,…
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, members of the Tennessee Trucking Association gathered at MHC Kenworth to participate in a Building Blocks of Safety Culture Training session hosted by endorsed partner Alliance Interstate Risk. The training, which also served as a Tennessee Trucking Association Middle Tennessee Safety Council meeting, focused on helping trucking industry professionals explore…
We’re proud to announce the Tennessee Trucking Foundation’s 2026-2027 Road Team Captains. This year’s Road Team is made up of 12 professional truck drivers representing fleets from across Tennessee. Each captain was selected based on their driving record, professionalism, and commitment to safety both on and off the road. Road Team Captains serve as ambassadors…
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 a.m. ET Contact: Rebecca Brewster (404) 247-8787 rbrewster@trucking.org TENNESSEE CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE TOP IN THE NATION FOR TRUCK BOTTLENECKS Washington, DC – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute released its 15th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and eight…
We’re pleased to share that Paula Harper was selected as Member of the Month by the Women in Trucking Association. Paula is a driver with FedEx Freight, a Road Team Ambassador with the Tennessee Trucking Foundation, and a 3rd-place winner in the 4-Axle Competition at the 2025 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships. She lives by the…
Winter weather can create dozens of potholes along interstates and highways, and TDOT will be working to repair them as fast as possible. Numerous Work Zones will seemingly pop up along the way and can create special challenges for drivers of large commercial vehicles due to space restrictions. The road work will obviously take place…
Back to Blog The Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2025 Truck Driving Championships (TDC) were an unforgettable event, bringing together 153 of the state’s finest drivers to compete for top honors in a variety of categories. Despite challenging weather, including a heavy rainstorm and hail during Friday’s pre-trip inspection, the participants showed incredible resilience and determination. Their…
PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Donna England, President & CEO, Tennessee Trucking Association December 1, 2025 As an Association, we work hard every day to save lives on the road and to make sure our members are treated fairly. Our mission is to safely keep Tennessee on the move, and Tennessee does a great job of doing…
Tennessee’s Road Team is a free statewide highway safety education program sponsored by the Tennessee Trucking Foundation in partnership with Bridgestone. The Road Team is composed of a small group of professional truck drivers with superior driving records and a desire to spread the word about safety on the highway. Road Team Captains are professional…
