The 114th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its second and final session on Thursday evening at 8:16 PM, concluding fifteen weeks of legislative action that produced a $58.3 billion budget, landmark healthcare reform relative to pharmacy benefits managers and certificates of need, and significant legislation in education, immigration, infrastructure, and public safety. It was the final…
The 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships concluded on May 2. The two-day event took place at the FedEx Freight facility in Antioch for the driving portions and the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro for the written exams and awards banquet. Participants competed across nine distinct equipment classes with three competition phases that tested a different part…
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation (TTF) recently launched its newest educational asset: a high-tech driving simulator designed to replicate the experience of operating a commercial motor vehicle. This acquisition marks a significant step in the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to highway safety and community outreach. At the 2026 Q1 Foundation board meeting, members had the opportunity to…
The Tennessee Trucking Association recently hosted its annual Technician Skills Competition on April 9, 2026, at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo Center. Diesel technicians from across Tennessee competed to showcase their skills in heavy-duty vehicle systems. The competition included 10 stations. The format tested accuracy and technical knowledge across the kinds of problems technicians handle every day in…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) received the “Excellence in Safety” Award at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safety Management Council (SMC) National Conference and Exhibition. Held in Oklahoma City, the event recognized TTA as a premier state association for its commitment to safety programs and industry standards. This honor identifies TTA as a top-performing organization…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) held its latest Roadside Spring 2026 event today, April 2, 2026, at the Manchester Scales on I-24. This recurring educational session is a joint partnership between the TTA and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The goal is to demystify the inspection process. The event provided a unique opportunity for industry…
On Friday, March 27th, we had the privilege of putting on our first New Member Orientation of 2026. The orientation kicked off at our TTA Headquarters in Nashville. TTA President and CEO, Donna England, took the floor to welcome new members and provide a brief background on the Tennessee Trucking Association. Donna explained how TTA…
We’re excited to share highlights from the 4th Tennessee Trucking Association Women’s Luncheon. In an industry that is statistically more male-dominated, these luncheons have become a great space for the women in our industry. During the lunch, the insights shared touched on leadership as a woman and how to move up as the next generation…
On March 25, 2026 the 2026 Leading E.D.G.E. class visited the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. Our emerging leaders spent the day engaging with state officials and witnessing the legislative process firsthand. The day kicked off bright and early at 8:30 AM at the Tennessee Trucking Association Headquarters. After a quick overview, the class drove…
The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) recently completed its annual “Call on Washington” on March 17-18, 2026. This event invites our members to travel to the nation’s capital to serve as the unified voice for Tennessee’s trucking industry. Meetings and advocacy activities took place at the ATA Headquarters, the ATA Hill Office, and congressional office buildings,…
