NEWS RELEASE Highway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has recognized Highway Transport driver Pamela “Pam” Randol as one of eight finalists in the 2022-2023 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion program. The eight finalists advance…
Take a peek at the 2022 Toy Drive The 4th annual Haulin’ for the Holidays results are remarkable. Thanks to a combined effort by corporate angel sponsors and individuals, we raised $50,000 in toys and supplies for the children served by 7 different nonprofits in Tennessee. Our beneficiaries include YES Youth Encouragement Services in Nashville,…
FMCSA is proposing to narrow the scope of regulations from which relief is provided automatically for motor carriers providing direct assistance when an emergency has been declared. Through the proposed changes, the Agency would ensure that the relief granted through emergency declarations is appropriate and tailored to the specifics of the circumstances and emergency being…
House and Senate GOP re-elect top leadership team Tennessee House Republicans unanimously voted current Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) to lead the House of Representatives for a third term. The House GOP Caucus also voted to reelect Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland) as Majority Leader, Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) as Caucus Chairman, and Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean McNally November 28, 2022 (703) 838-1995 Trucking Industry Calls on Congress to Avert Rail Strike Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations called on Congress to intervene in a looming crippling strike by railroad workers. With a number of unions’ members rejecting a compromise reached by their leadership and the…
The national dynamic of election day drama and razor-thin margins was noticeably absent in Tennessee last night, as the GOP once again dominated elections at all levels and reaffirmed Tennessee’s reputation as one of the most reliably-red states in the country. The night was punctuated by Governor Bill Lee’s resounding 65-33 victory over Democrat Jason Martin,…
One of the major challenges that the state of Tennessee will face in the future will be maintaining the state highway fund at a level needed to continue to repair and replace roads and bridges but to also construct new highways. Anita Wadhwani with the Tennessee Lookout Report recently published an excellent article. A…
STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAT MARSH, LONGTIME TRUCKING EXECUTIVE, RECEIVES TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION’S PINNACLE AWARD State association’s highest honor bestowed for the first time in eight years to longtime industry veteran and state leader NASHVILLE, TN (September 2022) – State Representative Pat Marsh, a pioneer in the trucking industry whose career has spanned nearly 60 years, has…
Thanks to all those who attended the TTA convention recently held in Sandestin, Florida, September 19-21, 2022. It was good to see everyone engaged on many issues that affect the trucking industry. Also, a major thank you to Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Pat Marsh for attending. The legislative update not only included Senator Bailey and Representative Marsh…
On September 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sent out a list serve titled “A Notice for Federal Drug Testing Collection Sites & CDL Employers Regarding FMCSA Regulated Employees”. The notice reminds collection sites and employers to only use a Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) when testing employees subject to…