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FMCSA Publishes Final Rule on USR Fees

By khupp | March 17, 2020 | Comments Off on FMCSA Publishes Final Rule on USR Fees

This final rule is effective February 13, 2020.   This rule establishes reductions in the annual registration fees the States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement for the registration years beginning in 2020. For the 2020 registration…

2020 Convention Sponsorships Now Available!

By khupp | March 17, 2020 | Comments Off on 2020 Convention Sponsorships Now Available!

  2020 Convention Sponsorships Now Available! Each year, thanks to your support, the Tennessee Trucking Association is able to provide the membership an exceptional program at the TTA Annual Convention. We are beginning to organize our 2020 event. The TTA 90th Annual Convention will be held September 20-22, 2020, at the Sandestin Hilton Resort in…

Adams and Reese Legislative Update 3-01-2020

By khupp | March 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Adams and Reese Legislative Update 3-01-2020

This month, legislative activity picked up significantly at the Capitol, with the General Assembly eyeing a mid-April adjournment.  We remained busy at the Cordell Hull Building tracking and crafting legislation on behalf of the TTA.  In particular, Rep. Dan Howell and Sen. Becky Massey, the Chairs of the House and Senate Transportation Committees, will sponsor…

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By khupp | March 3, 2020 | Comments Off on New Article

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Newsletter 2020 Issue 1

By khupp | February 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Newsletter 2020 Issue 1

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William H. Reed, Jr. Memorial Call on Washington Travel Grant     

By khupp | February 3, 2020 | Comments Off on William H. Reed, Jr. Memorial Call on Washington Travel Grant     

This grant is designed to encourage first time participants in the annual Tennessee Trucking Association Call on Washington event that Bill enthusiastically supported for over a decade. The grant will cover expenses related to travel, lodging, and meals for one selected individual each year. Eligible recipients will be selected from existing members of the Young…

2020 Call on Washington – CANCELLED

By khupp | February 3, 2020 | Comments Off on 2020 Call on Washington – CANCELLED

TTA 2020 “CALL ON WASHINGTON” – STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! The Tennessee Trucking Association will make its annual visit to Washington, DC on March 24-26, 2019 to meet with members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation.  This year’s visit presents another unique opportunity to meet with our delegation.  Government regulation and policies are important factors in…

Adams and Reese Legislative Update 2-3-2020

By khupp | February 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Adams and Reese Legislative Update 2-3-2020

  Dale Allen and Clay Byrd, Adams & Reese Legislative Update This month an increasing number of lawmakers, lobbyists, and staff scattered the halls of Cordell Hull despite an unusually slow start to the 2020 legislative session  Most stakeholders at the legislature focused on scheduling  meetings with lawmakers to line up sponsors and co-sponsors for…

Southeast Tennessee Safety Maintenance Council First Meeting of the Year

By khupp | February 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Southeast Tennessee Safety Maintenance Council First Meeting of the Year

  Joe Deering, TDOT was our speaker at this month’s meeting. Joe updated us on traffic in and around Chattanooga, TN, also speaking on work zone crashes. They are asking us for help. Please be talking to your drivers and staff about driving safely in work zones. You can download the TDOT Presentation. The presentation…

Middle Tennessee Safety Council First Meeting of the Year 

By khupp | February 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Middle Tennessee Safety Council First Meeting of the Year 

Jeff Cooper with FMCSA came out and updated the Middle Tennessee Safety Council on the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and spoke on other regulatory issues and challenges. We had several in attendance and there were several questions asked by our members. You can view the powerpoint presentation here. 

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