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BOTH 2022 NOVEMBER NEWSLINE
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
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We are now taking commitments for the 2022 Newsline Sponsorships. If your company would like to be a sponsor, please contact Carol Foster at (615) 777-2882 or email cfoster@tntrucking.org to reserve your edition. The cost will be $350.00 per edition with your logo and a link to your website. If you would like a banner ad linked to your website it would be $550.00 per edition. There will be a total of 24 editions this year.
THANK YOU to those that sponsored in 2021!!!
We would like to thank the attached members for their support of the Tennessee Trucking Association in sponsoring TTA Newslines for 2021. We appreciate your continued support.
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EAST TN SPORTING CLAY SHOOT |
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Our 1st Annual East TN Sporting Clay Shoot on September 1, 2022 at Iron Mountain was a success! We would like to give a BIG thanks to all participants and sponsors - this event wouldn't be possible without your support. We are so excited to have a Sporting Clay Shoot up and going in East TN and hope to grow this event in years to come.
Congratulations to our top 3 teams:
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1st Place: TCW, Inc.
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2nd Place: Corporate Medical Services
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3rd Place: Skyline Transportation, Inc.
We can't wait for the 1st Annual West TN Sporting Clay Shoot on November 3!
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ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL CHECK PRESENTATION |
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Clarke Little and Brad Davis with C.H. Robinson, Lance Wilson & William Butler with General Truck Sales & Service, Inc. presenting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a check of over $8,000 raised from the West TN Big Rigs for Little Kids golf outing. Thank you to all who sponsored and participated! We are so proud to be able to make this donation!
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TN ROAD TEAM CAPTAINS FEATURED ON NTDAW BILLBOARD IN MEMPHIS, TN |
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TN ROAD TEAM CAPTAIN FEATURED ON NTDAW BILLBOARD IN KNOXVILLE, TN |
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Our truck drivers are our heroes! Keep an eye out for these billboards featuring our Road Team Captains, Bobby Rue and Kevin Davis of Ozark Motor Lines, Inc. & Cyndi Sliger, Old Dominion Freight Line, as you drive through Memphis, & Knoxville Tennessee, and make sure to #ThankATrucker for all their hard work!! #NTDAW2022
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WEST TN SPORTING CLAY SHOOT |
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The East TN Sporting Clay event is coming up on November 3, 2022. This event will start at 8:45 am CST with our Safety Briefing and then a 9:00 am CST shotgun start. Lunch and the award ceremony will immediately follow the shoot. This event is open to all skill levels. No shooting experience is necessary.
Safety Officers will be on hand to assist.
Registration fee: $200.00 per shooter ($800 for a Team of 4) which includes 100 targets, ammunition, cart rental, and lunch. *Shooter is responsible for their own gun, eye protection, and ear protection.
To sponsor one of our below Prize awards, please call the TTA Office at
(615) 777-2882. These will be first come, first serve.
1st Place Prize Sponsor $150.00
2nd Place Prize Sponsor $125.00
3rd Place Sponsor $100.00
Best Rookie Sponsor $100.00
Best Female Sponsor $100.00
Best CDL Sponsor $125.00
Farsighted Sponsor $50.00
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HAULIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE |
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The Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professionals Council are proud to offer a Haulin’ for the Holidays t-shirt, which highlights the generosity of the corporate angel sponsors who donated during our Christmas in July fundraising campaign.
Show your support and order by October 1st! Companies who are interested in a larger order will receive a quantity discount, so email Ashlee Taylor, ataylor@tntrucking.org, directly for that pricing. The proceeds from your t-shirt order will be used to purchase toys and classroom supplies for Tennessee nonprofits and the children they serve. For more details or to get involved with this year’s toy drive, contact Jessie Merritt, Jessie.Merritt@ReliancePartners.com, the YPC Chairman.
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SOUTHEAST TN BIG RIGS FOR LITTLE KIDS GOLF |
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Register for the Southeast TN Big Rigs for Little Kids Charity Golf Tournament
A 3.50% Convenience Fee Will Be Added for Credit Cards Only. THERE IS NO FEE FOR DEBIT CARDS.
October 5, 2022
Windstone Golf Club
Benefiting the Shriners Alhambra Temple Transportation Fund and the TTF Scholarship Fund
Complete you Registration Form and mail it to:
Tennessee Trucking Association
4531 Trousdale Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
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YPC TOP GOLF NETWORKING EVENT |
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EAST TN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL KICKOFF |
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GILES COUNTY ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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You are invited to participate in a Roadside Inspection conducted by the Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety on Wednesday, September 28th, at the Giles County Scales on I-65 North, mile marker 5 out of Alabama – northbound side.
Participants will divide into teams and a State Trooper will be assigned to lead each team. Teams work with the troopers as they pull vehicles in for inspections. Level I, II and III inspections will be conducted. It is the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are conducted. You will see what might prompt a vehicle to be pulled in, what determines the level of inspection to be performed, and what is expected when paperwork and equipment is checked. This facility has a weigh-in-motion (WIM) scale along with a DOT reader, license plate reader, over-height, length, width detector and a Performance based brake tester (PBBT). We are very excited about this opportunity to work with the Department of Safety again at this facility. The event begins at 8:00 am Central Time and concludes around 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm with a summary of the inspections conducted throughout the day. You don’t have to be a member to participate. There will be several “visitors” present. If you can possibly get away, I think you will find it to be a very enlightening experience. Even if you can’t make it, please try to send someone from your company who works with log records, safety or maintenance. We have had company owners, administrative personnel, dispatch, maintenance, etc., participating in the past. All have gone away with valuable experience.
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GREENEVILLE ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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The Greeneville Roadside has been rescheduled
from August 26th to Friday, September 30th.
Greene County Roadside Inspection will be conducted by the Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety on Friday, September 30th, at the Greeneville Scales on I-81 South, MM 21.
Participants will divide into teams and a State Trooper will be assigned to lead each team. Teams work with the troopers as they pull vehicles in for inspections. Level I, II, and III inspections will be conducted. It is the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are conducted. You will see what might prompt a vehicle to be pulled in, what determines the level of inspection to be performed, and what is expected when paperwork and equipment are checked. It begins at 8:00 am Eastern Time and concludes around 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm with a summary of the inspections conducted throughout the day.
You don’t have to be a member to participate. There will be several “visitors” present. If you can possibly get away, please join us for this opportunity to learn about scale inspections. Even if you can’t make it, please try to send someone from your company who works with log records, scale violation paperwork, safety, or maintenance. We have had company owners, administrative personnel, dispatch, maintenance, etc., participating in the past. All have gone away with valuable experience. Please share this with anyone in the industry you feel might be interested in participating.
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2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION PREMIER GOLF, DIAMOND, PLATINUM & AUCTION PARTY SPONSORS |
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For all our Convention Diamond, Platinum & Auction Party Sponsors, we have added a new benefit for 2022. In addition to the benefits listed on your Sponsorship form, you will have your logo with a link to your website in each bi-monthly Newsline for the remaining issues this year starting with the July 1 edition. Thank you so much for your generous support!
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2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION EXPO SPONSORS |
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We are excited to say that we have a full line up of vendors.
THANK YOU to all that are exhibiting at our 92nd annual convention.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 EXHIBITORS |
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FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN |
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The steering committee is working on bringing you a very informative and educational event.
This year's Fall Conference is going to be a great event that you don't want to miss!
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FMCSA reduces 2023 UCR fees by 31%
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a Federal Register notice published Sept. 1 that it is lowering fees collected by states from motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies as part of the Unified...
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CVSA Releases 2022 International Roadcheck Results
Over the three days of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative, CVSA-certified inspectors conducted 59,026 inspections and placed 12,456 commercial...
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Top 100 Private Carriers Expand Fleets Despite Challenges
Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] While still contending with supply chain constraints and stiff competition for drivers, the largest private motor carriers in North America are now facing an additional set of...
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Trucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2022 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of...
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Hours of Service of Drivers: Truck Renting and Leasing...
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, Inc. (TRALA) exemption from the provisions that require a motor carrier to install and require each of its drivers to use an electronic logging device...
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ATA'S MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION |
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American Trucking Association's 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) will be October 22-25 in sunny San Diego, California. MCE is the most important event of the year for trucking industry leaders.
This year, ATA has been focused on driving the future of the trucking industry. We'll explore ways we've expanded our industry's technology and workforce programs, as well as our country's infrastructure—and what this means for your business. ATA’s strategic priorities will be at the forefront of all policy committee meetings, along with education sessions focusing on issues such as the future powertrain regulations and driver health and wellness.
Plus, you won't want to miss this year's MCE Annual Banquet entertainment: GRAMMY-nominated country music star Walker Hayes!
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NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK
SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2022
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Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in undertaking one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs. These 3.6 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but they also keep our highways safe.
This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17, 2022.
Americans in all fifty states have taken extraordinary steps to show their appreciation for the important work that professional truck drivers have done as we navigate our way through the coronavirus pandemic. From children passing out lunches, to "I Heart Truck" signs across America's highways, the public has taken notice of the essential role truck drivers to play in their lives.
This week is a way to show appreciation to the 3.6 million professional men and women who not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but also keep our highways safe.
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Last month’s 2022 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) in Indianapolis, IN was a huge success. It was an exciting week and the TTA wants to congratulate all the drivers for their hard work and dedication throughout the competitions. The TTA also thanks all the volunteers, judges, sponsors, and staff for making this year’s NTDC possible.
Representing TN in the 2022 National Truck Driving Championship Competition were:
Straight Truck – Darrell Gribble from Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
5 Axle – Thomas Seeley from Martin Brower
4 Axle – Thomas Vandivort from Martin Brower
3 Axle – Brian Turner from Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Sleeper Berth – Stephen McCoy from Martin Brower
Twin Trailers – Michael Young from FedEx Freight
Flatbed – Don Boone from FedEX Freight
Tank Truck – Ray Shelton from FedEX Freight
Step Van – Glenn Campbell from FedEx Ground
Congratulations to our Tennessee drivers and their companies who competed in this year’s competition.
Safety Directors, Marty Pollock (TTA) and Ronnie Holland (TCW, Inc.) were judges on one of the courses. ‘There were a lot of skilled and talented drivers from across the country and Tennessee is proud of its drivers’, said Marty. 'It was good to see these professionals back competing for the championship,’ said Ronnie.
There were more than 400 fellow drivers competing to win the Blue Ribbon. Professional driver, Roland Bolduc was the Grand Champion, representing Connecticut in the Sleeper Berth category.
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Marty Pollock, Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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2022 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS
September 18-20, 2022 - TTA's 92nd Annual Convention
September 22, 2022 - Skyline CarFit Event
September 24, 2022 - NoZone Trailer & Yellow Dot | Greater Middle Baptist Church
September 27, 2022 - Columbia Police Dept Community Appreciation Cookout Event
September 28, 2022 - Giles County Roadside Inspection | Giles County Scales
September 29, 2022 - Unionville Community High School
September 29, 2022 - Maury County National Night Out | Culleoka High School
September 30, 2022 - Greeneville Roadside Inspection | Greeneville Scales
If you would like to schedule an event, please contact
the TTA Office at (615) 777-2882.
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We are tremendously excited for this year’s 92nd Annual Convention on September 18-20, 2022. Bidding is officially open on our online platform at the link below, but items will also be in person at convention. This way, even if you can’t attend convention, you can still bid from home! This year our Auction Committee is Committee Chair Greg Shipman, Vertical Alliance Group, Perry Wilson, McKee Foods Transportation, LLC, and Matt Holmes, Southern Champion Tray, LP. The annual silent auction is one of our largest fundraisers which helps us promote safer highways in Tennessee. We appreciate your support of the Tennessee Trucking Foundation!
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2022 11th ANNUAL CASH RAFFLE |
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Count them - 1, 2, 3 Chances to Win!
1st Prize Sponsored by Titan Transfer, Inc.
2nd Prize Sponsored by Goggin Warehousing, LLC
3rd Prize Sponsored by TCW, Inc.
2022 Raffle Ticket are now open with additional chance to win!
Raffle tickets are $75 each and only 1,000 will be sold!
This year, there will be three winners called after the drawing - a First Prize Winner gets $15,000, a Second Place Winner gets $5,000 and a Third Prize Winner gets $3,500!
You do not have to be present to win, we will call the lucky winners!
Tickets will continue to sell through the TTA Annual Convention and until the last one is sold before the drawing on Thursday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the TTA Office in Nashville.
Don't forget about the Road Team Captains' ticket sales contest. For every 10 tickets a Road Team Captain sells, they will receive one free ticket for themselves. Help your favorite Road Team Captain by purchasing your tickets now.
You can call the TTA Office at (615) 777-2882 to purchase tickets or save up and purchase them during our Annual Convention. You can also go to this LINK and purchase tickets. At the bottom of the payment page, there is a place for notes where you can enter the name of your favorite Captain if you choose to help with the contest. You may also DOWNLOAD a form and email it to cfoster@tntrucking.org. Tickets purchased will be mailed out weekly.
(To help cover the cost of processing payments, we add a fee of 3.5% for credit cards. This fee is not more than the cost of accepting these cards. There is no fee for debit cards.)
Raffle proceeds benefit the Tennessee Trucking Foundation's Highway Safety Education Programs: Tennessee's Road Team and Teens & Trucks Share the Road Training Program!
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation Contribution
Want to make a contribution to our Foundation? You can easily donate to the foundation on our website. Thank you to all that support our Foundations mission.
- Advancing highway safety
- Educating the public through programs designed to make our roads safer
- Providing Tennessee children’s charities with funds to improve the lives of our state’s children
- The TTF Scholarship, administered annually by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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