Legislative Updates
Legislative Update 9-3-2024
Legislative Corner – Primary Election Recap Tennessee voters went to the polls August 1st, 2024, for the state’s August primary elections, which included races for all state and federal House seats, half of state Senate seats, and one U.S. Senate seat. With so many districts now being either solidly Republican or Democrat, in most…
Read MoreLegislative Update 7-1-2024
Back to Blog Towing/Booting Overhaul Takes Effect July 1, 2024 Beginning July 1, a new slate of laws will go into effect in Tennessee. Below is legislation that holds significant importance within the industry, Public Chapter 1017 (SB1692/HB1731). The Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 5-1-2024
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned the 2024 legislative session sine die on April 25, 2024. Highlights of the session include: Passage of a $52.8 billion dollar budget that adds to public school funding, rainy-day savings fund, and rural health initiatives. Revision of Tennessee’s 90-year-old franchise tax laws and enacting a refund for taxes paid by…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 4-1-2024
SB1692/HB1731 the “MOTION” Act is the TTA 2024 legislative package that continues to move through the legislature. The legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson and Representative Jake McCalmon modernizes the current towing laws and addresses storage fees, notices, creates a state portal, etc. It also addresses the predatory booting practices in Tennessee. The booting of…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 3-1-2024
State of the State Recap: Governor Lee Emphasizes Education Freedom, Maintaining Foundation of Past Accomplishments Governor Bill Lee delivered his sixth State of the State address to a packed House Chamber on February 5th. As is customary, the Governor used the speech as a vehicle to set out his legislative priorities and spending proposals for…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 2-1-2024
Tennessee General Assembly Kicks off 2024 Session The 113th Tennessee General Assembly kicked off the 2024 legislative session earlier this month in Nashville, beginning the final year of a two-year legislative session. With the drama of the final weeks of the 2023 session and the 2023 Special Session on the minds of many, the House’s…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 1-2-2024
As 2023 came to a close, we are looking forward to a very active 2024 legislative session. We had an unusual 2023 legislative session with much attention at times dealing with the fallout from protests at the Capitol, battles between the legislature and the City of Nashville on oversight of the airport and Sports Authority,…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 12-1-2023
Illegal Towing and Booting in Memphis Over the past several weeks, TTA has been engaged with local and state officials addressing a predatory towing issue in Memphis. A1 Towing and Hauling in Memphis has been accused of illegally towing and booting tractor trailers in violation of multiple state and local laws as related to…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 9-1-2023
Tennessee Government Relations Special Update – August 31, 2023 Tennessee Legislature Wraps Up Special Session: Friction Between House and Senate, Intense Floor Sessions, and Controversial House Rules The Tennessee General Assembly concluded its special session on public safety this week, adjourning sine die eight days after the legislature first convened on Monday, August 21. The…
Read MoreAdams and Reese Update – 8-1-2023
The legislature is expected to return for a special session in Nashville on August 28, 2023 to address gun safety and security issues that arose out of the Covenant School shooting tragedy that occurred in March 2023. Governor Lee has been a proponent of enacting legislation that will address issues that are specifically related to how…
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TENNESSEE’S SEAT BELT USAGE RATE REACHES HIGHEST ON RECORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2024 CONTACT: ARRIALE TABSON Mobile: 615-767-3242 Arriale.Tabson@TN.Gov TENNESSEE’S SEAT BELT USAGE RATE REACHES HIGHEST ON RECORD Tennessee Highway Safety Office Reports 92 Percent Seat Belt Usage Rate TENNESSEE – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s…
Read More2024 Truck Driving Championships Results
On May 3-4th, 2024, truckers from all across Tennessee gathered at the FedEx Freight Nashville facility in Antioch, TN for the much-anticipated annual Truck Driving Championships (TDC). Despite the rain, the event unfolded with an electrifying atmosphere as drivers showcased their expertise behind the wheel. We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s…
Read MoreTCW Awarded 2024 President’s Trophy
TCW an 100% employee-owned Southeastern region intermodal carrier headquartered in Nashville, TN has once again secured the highest safety accolade bestowed upon motor carriers in the United States. (Left to Right) Alexander Whittington (Regional Safety Manager), Eric McCray (Director of HR), Scott George (President), and Ronnie Holland (Director of Safety) proudly accepted this prestigious…
Read MoreTransport Enterprise Leasing Joins ATA in Support of Truckers Nationwide
CHATTANOOGA, TN, April 10, 2024 ─ Every day, Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) works to help independent owner-operators, commercial truck fleets and other customers succeed in the transportation business. Now the company has joined the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to expand support for the trucking industry nationwide, said Sheri Aaberg, chief operating officer of TEL.…
Read More2024 Technician Skills Competition Winners
On April 4, 2024, the Technician Skills Competition brought together the best and brightest in the transportation industry. This annual event, hosted by the Tennessee Trucking Association, tests the skills of member companies’ technicians. This year’s competition highlighted the diverse skills and knowledge within our industry. From written exams to hands-on challenges, participants demonstrated…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Leaders Visit Washington, D.C., to Discuss Top Issues Facing the Industry
Washington – Fourteen members of the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with the state’s congressional delegation. Tennessee’s 22,070 primarily small, locally owned trucking businesses provide 249,000 good-paying, family-supporting jobs in the Volunteer State. The TTA members urged Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty as well as their U.S.…
Read MoreBill Prevost Announces Retirement from Paladin Capital Inc.
Paladin Capital, Inc. is announcing the retirement of its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Prevost, effective April 1, 2024. Bill joined Quickway as President in 2004 and was the visionary and founding force behind the formation of its ESOP which today is the largest and most diverse ESOP in the transportation…
Read MoreCrash Prevention and Reduction: A Gathering of Minds for Safety
Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Collegedale, TN, McKee Foods opened its doors to a group of passionate professionals all united by one mission – enhancing road safety. The stunning facility served as more than just a meeting place; it became a crucible where ideas and experiences melded together to forge new paths for…
Read MoreHow to Reduce your chance of a Work Zone Crash
Winter weather has created dozens of potholes along interstates and highways, and TDOT is working to repair them as fast as possible over the coming days and weeks. Numerous Roadway Work Zones will seemingly pop up along the way and can create special challenges for drivers of large commercial vehicles due to space restrictions. Roadway…
Read MoreWelcoming the 2024 Leading Edge Program Cohort
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is excited to usher in the second cohort of the Leading Edge Program, which began on January 10th. This initiative is designed to cultivate the skills of promising individuals within the trucking industry, paving the way for the next generation of leadership. This year’s group is a blend of…
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TCW Awarded 2024 President’s Trophy
TCW an 100% employee-owned Southeastern region intermodal carrier headquartered in Nashville, TN has once again secured the highest safety accolade bestowed upon motor carriers in the United States. (Left to Right) Alexander Whittington (Regional Safety Manager), Eric McCray (Director of HR), Scott George (President), and Ronnie Holland (Director of Safety) proudly accepted this prestigious…
Read More2024 Technician Skills Competition Winners
On April 4, 2024, the Technician Skills Competition brought together the best and brightest in the transportation industry. This annual event, hosted by the Tennessee Trucking Association, tests the skills of member companies’ technicians. This year’s competition highlighted the diverse skills and knowledge within our industry. From written exams to hands-on challenges, participants demonstrated…
Read MoreTennessee Trucking Foundation 2023 Cash Raffle Winners Video
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Tennessee Trucking Foundation cash raffle held on December 14th 2023 at the Tennessee Trucking Association office in Nashville, TN. Funds from the raffle support the Foundation’s Road Team Captains and the Teens and Trucks program. 2023 Winners: Kristofer Adams, TCX /Temperature Control is the 1st place…
Read MoreAveritt Partners with Radio Station to Deliver 15,000 Christmas and Holiday Cards to Soldiers Overseas
DALLAS, Texas – December 19, 2023 – Averitt associates are spreading joy this holiday season by delivering more than 15,000 Christmas and Holiday cards to soldiers stationed overseas. The effort was coordinated as part of Hawkeye & Michelle’s “10,000 for the Troops” program, organized by New Country 96.3 radio station in Dallas, Texas. Averitt’s commitment…
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