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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
ATA Applauds Ratification of USMCA Trade Deal North American Trade Pact Will Provide Boost to Trucking Industry Arlington, Virginia – Today, the American Trucking Associations commended Congress and the Trump administration for ratification of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement, setting the stage for increased free, fair and equitable trade between our three countries.“Trade is…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today recapped its 2019 achievements and key priorities for improving safety on the nation’s roadways with large trucks and buses. “Safety is always #1 at the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary…
We’ve concluded the first Annual Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive! We are thankful for all the folks who helped make this event a success. Across the state, we’ve tallied SEVERAL THOUSAND TOYS collected for our partner organizations. HUGE HUGE thanks to everyone. Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee…
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse To access the Clearinghouse once it is operational, authorized users will be required to request access from FMCSA by registering for the Clearinghouse. Registering this fall is the first step in ensuring you will be ready when the Clearinghouse… Read more clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
