Newsline

02-15-2023 | Issue 4

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We are now taking commitments for the 2023 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 $300.00 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 $500.00 per edition. There will be a total of 24 editions this year.

THANK YOU to those that sponsored in 2022!!!

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Upcoming Events

February 16-17 - Road Team Training


February 22-23 - NATMI Safety and DOT Compliance



March 16 - ROADSIDE - Manchester Scales


March 20-25 - NATMI CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification


March 29 - ROADSIDE Giles County Scales


March 30 - MTN Sporting Clay Shoot


More Events

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS


Roberts Brothers Coach is a Nashville-based coach company that has been recognized as a leader, innovator and positive force throughout the entertainer coach industry for over 20 years. Our clients have come to rely on us to exceed their expectations with our well equipped fleet of custom entertainer buses.

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Roy Gregory, Safety Director

Robert Brothers Coach

1330 Gateway Drive

Gallatin, TN 37066

Phone: (615) 212-0226

Email: roy_gregory@rbccoach.com

https://robertsbrotherscoach.com







Michael Shipman, with Vertical Alliance Group, referred Robert Brothers Coach. Thank you Michael for your help in referring this company.

New and used heavy equipment for sale: Worldwide public auctions of heavy equipment for construction, transportation, agricultural and other industries - Bid in person, online or by proxy.

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Jacob Massey, Territory Manager

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

748 Leeville Road

Lebanon, TN 37090

Phone: (615) 453-4549

Email: jacobmassey@ritchiebros.com

Website: www.rbauction.com



Automate Fleet Safety and Performance - CameraMatics

It all starts with the driver. The Internet of Things, for us, is an Internet of Drivers. It is an opportunity to speed up, deepen and enrich the critical collaboration between often remote and mobile teams. View, manage and protect drivers using the CameraMatics vehicle operations cloud, on desktop, mobile or tablet.

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Mike Gracey, Regional Sales Manager

CameraMatics

610 Spradley Drive

Troy, AL 36079

Phone: (334) 344-4777

Email: mgracey@cameramatics.com

Website: www.cameramatics.com

UDig | We Leave You Better

Through creative solutions and problem solving, our team enables yours to plan, build, and transform on your path from good to great. Then, we leave you better. UDig is a technology consulting company focused on enabling your business with modern solutions. We are always looking for passionate, driven people to be part of our journey.

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Katie Prevost, Vice President, Businss Development

UDig

3401 Mallory Lane, Suite 100

Franklin, TN 37067

Phone: (404) 441-4965

Email: katie.prevost@udig.com

Website: www.udig.com

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

William Hill Awarded Technician Scholarship


This past Monday, William Hill received the final installment of his Technician Grant. This installment is received after 1 year of employment at a TTA member company.


We want to congratulate William and wish him the best as he continues to learn and grow as a technician.


Tennessee Trucking Association partners with accredited diesel colleges to provide students in Diesel Technology fields with a grant to assist with expenses.


Click Here to Learn More

Averitt ranked a top LTL carrier for service quality in Mastio survey

Averitt Express was recently honored for its service quality by Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. This year's award marks the seventh consecutive year Averitt has been recognized in the prestigious survey. Customers from across the United States and Canada participated in the 18th edition of the U.S.

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2023 March Sporting Clay Shoot

Mark your calendars and please join us for our Sporting Clay event on March 30, 2023. This event will start at 8:00 am CST with our Crazy Quail kick-off game! This will be followed by the sporting clay shoot immediately after with a 10 am CST shotgun start. Lunch will be at 12 pm CST. This event is open to all skill levels. No shooting experience is necessary. Safety Officers will be on hand to assist.


Registration fee: $195.00 per shooter ($780 for a Team of 4) which includes ammo, gun rental, 74 targets, eye/ear protection, and lunch.


Crazy quail costs $20.00 for 25 targets. You must provide ammo for the Crazy Quail which is available from the gun club.

Course Sponsor $2,500.00 SPONSOR NOW

Ammunition Sponsor $1,500.00 SPONSOR NOW

Lunch Sponsor $1,500.00  SPONSOR NOW

T-Shirt Sponsor $1,000.00 SPONSOR NOW

Station Sponsors (14 Available) $500.00 SPONSOR NOW

One Shooter PURCHASE NOW

Crazy Quail PURCHASE NOW


TO SPONSOR ONE OF THE BELOW PRIZE AWARDS, CALL THE TTA OFFICE AT (615) 777-2882. THESE ARE 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

Team of 4 $780


Register Now! 
INDUSTRY NEWS

Truckload Carriers Association and Carriers Edge Announce 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For, Tennessee Trucking Association

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and NEWMARKET, Ontario: Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge today unveiled the 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For®. The Top 20 winners are comprised of for-hire trucking companies from across North America that are being recognized for providing exemplary work environments for their professional truck drivers and employees.

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TENNESSEE PLACES SEVEN LOCATIONS ON LIST OF NATION'S WORST BOTTLENECKS, Tennessee Trucking Association

The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 12th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and the state of Tennessee placed seven locations on the list, including one in the top 10.

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FMCSA Announces Proposed Improvements to Its Safety Measurement System to Prevent Crashes

WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes. The SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigations to identify and prioritize for intervention the motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to safety.

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ATRI Launches New Survey to Understand Impacts of Marijuana Legalization, Tennessee Trucking Association

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched a survey seeking motor carrier input on the impact of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry's workforce.

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Gov. Lee proposes $3 billion for roads, traffic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee leaders plan to tackle traffic congestion and roadway projects over the next year. Governor Lee discussed the state's budget during his State-to-State Address at the capitol, Monday afternoon. The state plans to allocate an additional $3.3 billion to ease congestion across the state.

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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT

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 Work Zones will seemingly pop-up along the way and can create special challenges for drivers of large commercial vehicles due to space restrictions. Road work must take place within highways rights-of-way and more often have a reduced number of travel lanes. The most common violations in work zone areas are speeding and distracted driving.

Rear-end collisions commonly occur on Interstates and 2-lane highways.

  •  Why?  Drivers are not aware or prepared for stopped or slow traffic in front of them.


Another common occurrence is sideswipe collisions.

  •  Why? Drivers not checking for vehicles in their blind spots. 

Most crashes occur during the daylight hours and when the weather is clear. The greater number of crashes are on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm, and Thursday from 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Reduce your chance of a Work Zone Crash:

  • Pay attention to work zone signs
  • Leave enough space between you and others
  • Be prepared to stop or slow unexpectedly
  • Watch for traffic and workers going in and out of the work zone

 

If possible, Research Your Route before setting out on the road and avoid work zones and use any detours that are available. A Work Zone is a No Accident Zone!

Marty Pollock, Director of Safety

Tennessee Trucking Association

FOUNDATION NEWS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF...

 


Connie Conery


Contributions were made by: John Ross, Keith & Nancy Manke, Greg Shipman

 

 Acknowledgement Sent to: Linda Huneryager

 


Robert Deppermann


Contributions were made by: Greg Shipman

 

Acknowledgement Sent to: Shane Deppermann

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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