This campaign season is very busy with some active races. On June 20, 2022, TTA along with Adams and Reese hosted a fundraising dinner for Senator Jack Johnson from Williamson County. Jack is the current Republican Majority Leader in the Senate and longtime supporter of the trucking industry. He has a well-funded primary opponent that has caused Jack…
Read MoreThe inaugural “Let the Good Times Roll” bowling event raised just over $5,000 for the Tennessee Trucking Foundation. The Young Professionals Council organized and hosted the fundraiser on March 30th. Jessie Merritt, the current YPC Chairman says, “We hope this grows to be as successful as our annual Top Golf fundraiser in October, which benefits…
Read MoreThe Tennessee Trucking Association’s Young Professionals Council had an excellent Q2 meeting on June 14, 2022. Our panelists discussed creative solutions to retain drivers and all employees, balancing remote work vs. office time, vendor relationships, and the next generation of leaders. Thanks to all who attended the executive panel discussion and a huge thanks to…
Read MoreWith the legislature adjourning several days ago, we thought now would be a good opportunity to bring you up to date on the revision of the towing statute that is PC 826. This was primarily sponsored by Senator Bailey and co-sponsored by Senators Powers and Stevens in the Senate and primarily sponsored by Representative Marsh…
Read MoreCURTAIN CLOSES ON 2022 TENNESSEE LEGISLATIVE SESSION The 112th General Assembly adjourned sine die Thursday 4/28 at 3:38 p.m., ending what has been a marathon legislative stretch with three different sessions over an eight-month span. With so much legislative activity packed into such a comparatively short period of time, many lawmakers expressed burnout and fatigue…
Read MoreSchool Funding Plan Advances in Both Chambers; Gov. Lee Plans to Propose a 30 Day Pause on Sales Tax on Groceries With committees continuing to close and the announcement of the Lee Administration’s budget amendment, all indications are that the 2022 legislative session is now entering the glide path toward conclusion. While there is still…
Read More2022 Truck Driver of the year Each year the Tennessee Trucking Association opens nominations for its Annual Driver of the Year Competition to be recognized at the Truck Driving Championship Awards banquet. Companies are encouraged to nominate the driver in their company most deserving of this recognition. The 2022 Tennessee Driver of the…
Read MoreEducation Funding Formula Unveiled, Harwell Enters 5th District Race, and Redistricting Lawsuit Filed With lawmakers expressing a desire to adjourn the 2022 regular session by mid-April and some committees beginning to announce final calendar dates, it’s starting to feel like the General Assembly is rounding into form, although it appears that the overall volume of…
Read MoreHeadlines Aplenty in Tennessee as State of the State Approaches: Cooper Makes Decision on Reelection; Trump Weighs in On Congressional Race; Supreme Court Confirmation and Legislative Expulsion Trial Set for This Week The 2022 session is beginning to grind into gear as a momentous week looms ahead, featuring the State of the State address, a…
Read MoreThe Tennessee General Assembly went into a Special Session in October with a very broad call to consider COVID-19 issues and some other issues that were related to the pandemic. The legislature has had several Special Sessions over the past two years. Historically, a Special Session is called by the Governor to address very limited issues…
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