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Chris Woody Shares 6 Steps to a Safer Trucking Fleet

By khupp | April 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Chris Woody Shares 6 Steps to a Safer Trucking Fleet

We are excited to share a recent blog post by one of our members, Chris Woody, Director of Safety for M&W Transportation Co. Chris is a thought leader in the trucking industry, and he recently shared his expertise in a blog post for Truckinginfo.com. The blog post, titled “6 Steps to a Safer Trucking Fleet,”…

A Close Competition: Highlights from Our Annual Technician Skills Competition

By khupp | April 14, 2023 | Comments Off on A Close Competition: Highlights from Our Annual Technician Skills Competition

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Nashville Fairgrounds played host to the Tennessee Trucking Association’s annual Technician Skills Competition. The event was a great success, with a large number of rookies competing alongside seasoned professionals, and a new station added to identify vehicle fluids. The competition was fierce, with technicians vying for the top spot…

Tennessee Work Zone Awareness

By khupp | April 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Tennessee Work Zone Awareness

Tennessee Work Zone Awareness Tennessee Trucking Association  We All Play a Role in Work Zone Safety. Join with the Trucking Industry to Keep our Roads Safe. Spring weather means another season is also in full swing: construction season. Tennessee drivers will see more orange signs on our roadways this time of year as highway workers…

Take Your Shot at the Tennessee Trucking Associations Sporting Clay Shoot

By khupp | April 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Take Your Shot at the Tennessee Trucking Associations Sporting Clay Shoot

The Tennessee Trucking Associations Sporting Clay Shoot is an event that brings together trucking professionals and outdoor sports enthusiasts for a day of competition, camaraderie, and fun. The event is designed to showcase the skills and expertise of the participants while also providing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for networking and socializing. The last Tennessee…

Adams and Reese Legislative Update – 4-1-2023

By khupp | March 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Adams and Reese Legislative Update – 4-1-2023

The Tennessee legislature is entering its final few days of this session and several major committees have either shut down or on their final calendars.  Over the past few days, the following actions have taken place:   1.       $3 Billion Infrastructure Plan. On March 30, 2023 the Senate and House passed the $3 Billion Infrastructure…

Memphis Closure Issues

By khupp | March 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Memphis Closure Issues

The Memphis PD is having issues with CMV trucks going through the city because of GPS navigation issues.   The majority of the CMV trucks are going north on I-55 near the river, but the GPS often says to keep going straight and not stay on I-55 and head West over the river.  However, going straight…

TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION PROMOTES “SLOW DOWN TENNESSEE” TO REDUCE SPEEDING-RELATED CRASHES

By khupp | March 29, 2023 | Comments Off on TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION PROMOTES “SLOW DOWN TENNESSEE” TO REDUCE SPEEDING-RELATED CRASHES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/29/2023 TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION   NASHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Trucking Foundation & Association is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for “Slow Down Tennessee.” During April 14 – 28, Tennessee Trucking Association will increase education, awareness, and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide.…

Averitt delivers record donation of more than $1.2 million to St. Jude

By khupp | March 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Averitt delivers record donation of more than $1.2 million to St. Jude

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express recently set a new standard for their largest donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as they raised $1,200,001 in 2022.   The contribution was recently presented to St. Jude, and it marked the fourth consecutive year Averitt has given at least $1…

Fleet Safety Award Presented to M& W Transportation Co.

By khupp | March 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Fleet Safety Award Presented to M& W Transportation Co.

  On March 7, 2023 M&W Transportation Co. was awarded the 3rd place Division II Fleet Safety Award at TCA’s annual convention. Director of Safety Chris Woody accepted the award on behalf of M&W. Entries in this category included fleets with 5-14.99 million miles from all of North America. “These annual awards identify truckload carriers…

Clearinghouse Update: Query Notifications

By khupp | March 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Clearinghouse Update: Query Notifications

  Query Notifications   The Clearinghouse will now notify employers if there is a change to a driver’s Clearinghouserecord up to 12 months following a driver query.  Previously, after conducting a pre-employment query, an employer received a notification from the Clearinghouse if there was a change to that driver’s Clearinghouse record within 30 days. FMCSA…

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