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 September 2004…
Read MoreYesterday, 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 throughout the program, setting a new standard for excellence in the trucking industry.…
Read MoreLegislative Corner – Primary Election Recap Tennessee voters went to the polls August 1st, 2024, for the state’s August primary elections, which included races for all state and federal House seats, half of state Senate seats, and one U.S. Senate seat. With so many districts now being either solidly Republican or Democrat, in most…
Read MoreOn August 22, 2024, representatives from the Tennessee Trucking Foundation presented a generous $10,000 check to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH) as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting children’s charities across the state. The donation was made possible through the East Tennessee Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf Classic, one of four annual Big…
Read MoreBack to Blog Towing/Booting Overhaul Takes Effect July 1, 2024 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 Senate Majority Leader…
Read MoreTrucking 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 MoreOn 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 MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2024 CONTACT: ARRIALE TABSON Mobile: 615-767-3242 Arriale.Tabson@TN.Gov TENNESSEE’S SEAT BELT USAGE RATE REACHES HIGHEST ON RECORD Tennessee Highway Safety Office Reports 92 Percent Seat Belt Usage Rate TENNESSEE – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s…
Read MoreOn May 3-4th, 2024, truckers from all across Tennessee gathered at the FedEx Freight Nashville facility in Antioch, TN for the much-anticipated annual Truck Driving Championships (TDC). Despite the rain, the event unfolded with an electrifying atmosphere as drivers showcased their expertise behind the wheel. We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s…
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