The Tennessee Trucking Association recently hosted its annual Technician Skills Competition on April 9, 2026, at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo Center. Diesel technicians from across Tennessee competed to showcase their skills in heavy-duty vehicle systems. The competition included 10 stations, with 25 minutes per station and a five-minute transition between tasks. Each station was worth…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) received the “Excellence in Safety” Award at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safety Management Council (SMC) National Conference and Exhibition. Held in Oklahoma City, the event recognized TTA as a premier state association for its commitment to safety programs and industry standards. This honor identifies TTA as a top-performing organization…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) held its latest Roadside Spring 2026 event today, April 2, 2026, at the Manchester Scales on I-24. This recurring educational session is a joint partnership between the TTA and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The goal is to demystify the inspection process. The event provided a unique opportunity for industry…
On Friday, March 27th, we had the privilege of putting on our first New Member Orientation of 2026. The orientation kicked off at our TTA Headquarters in Nashville. TTA President and CEO, Donna England, took the floor to welcome new members and provide a brief background on the Tennessee Trucking Association. Donna explained how TTA…
We’re excited to share highlights from the 4th Tennessee Trucking Association Women’s Luncheon. In an industry that is statistically more male-dominated, these luncheons have become a great space for the women in our industry. During the lunch, the insights shared touched on leadership as a woman and how to move up as the next generation…
On March 25, 2026 the 2026 Leading E.D.G.E. class visited the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. Our emerging leaders spent the day engaging with state officials and witnessing the legislative process firsthand. The day kicked off bright and early at 8:30 AM at the Tennessee Trucking Association Headquarters. After a quick overview, the class drove…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) recently completed its annual “Call on Washington” on March 17-18, 2026. This event invites our members to travel to the nation’s capital to serve as the unified voice for Tennessee’s trucking industry. Meetings and advocacy activities took place at the ATA Headquarters, the ATA Hill Office, and congressional office buildings,…
It’s legislative season for the Tennessee Trucking Association, and our advocacy efforts are just getting underway. On March 10, 2026, we were pleased to host our first-ever Legislative Breakfast, which saw a strong turnout from industry members, lawmakers, and legislative staff. Among those we connected with were Representative Pat Marsh, Representative Dan Howell, Senator Paul…
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,…
