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…
BREAKING: FORMER TENNESSEE HOUSE SPEAKER CASADA, CHIEF OF STAFF ARRESTED BY FBI FOLLOWING FEDERAL INDICTMENT ON THEFT, KICKBACKS, MONEY LAUNDERING In a development that has been brewing for some time, former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former Chief of Staff, Cade Cothren, were both arrested by FBI agents at their homes at…
Tennessee Mid-Summer Update: New Laws in Place; Congressional Race Heating Up With all of the state House seats and half of the Senate seats up for re-election, not to mention a hotly contested Congressional race that will likely take the GOP’s numerical advantage in Tennessee’s Congressional delegation from 7-2 to 8-1, this summer has…
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…
The 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…
The 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…