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2021 NEWSLINE SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE |
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We are now taking commitments for the 2021 Newsline Sponsorships. If your company would like to be a sponsor, please contact Carol Foster at (615) 777-2882 or 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.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SPONSORED IN 2020!!!
We would like to thank the attached members for their support of the Tennessee Trucking Association in sponsoring TTA Newsline's for 2020. We appreciate your continued support.
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Storey Trucking
When Storey drivers hit the road, they do so with the best equipment the industry has to offer. This makes for easier, safer driving, getting them home as quickly as possible. Our truck drivers are the people who have powered Storey Trucking...
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www.storeytrucking.com
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Dakota Crosslin
Recruiter
Storey Trucking Company, Inc.
1420 County Road, 422
Henagar, AL 35978
Phone: (423) 206-2290
Email: drosslin@storeytrucking.com
www.storeytrucking.com
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Tennessee Clean Fuels
Connecting you with experts and funding to switch to alternative fuels. The information and connections you'll need to reduce costs & emissions with alternative fuels Tennessee Clean Fuels is the home of the East and Middle-West Tennessee Clean...
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www.tncleanfuels.org
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Ainsley Kelso
Communications Coordinator
East Tennessee Clean Fuels
234 Rockwell Drive
Morristown, TN 37815
Phone: (423) 317-8821
Email: ainsley@etcleanfuels.org
www.tncleanfuels.org/
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Jeff Reed
Skyline Transportation, Inc.
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Wow, what a great annual convention we experienced a couple of weeks ago! I can’t thank all those who attended enough for making it a tremendous success. It was good for the soul to re-connect with so many dear friends and colleagues that we haven’t seen in so long.
I certainly enjoyed the excellent program that the convention committee put together including ATA Chairman Sherri Brumbaugh Garner, some comedy from Greg Warren and Henry Cho, and the insights and perspective provided by demographer Ken Gronbach. I would like to extend a big thank you to all of the sponsors that made those presentations possible as it couldn’t happen without you.
The Expo exhibit, golf outing, and silent auction were also a huge success and we are grateful to our partners that sponsored the events and to all those who donated items for the auction. It’s great to know all that good that will come from your generosity.
I would like to offer a special thank you to Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, Senator Paul Bailey, and Representative Pat Marsh for the excellent legislative session. It’s not too often we get the chance to have an open and honest dialogue with lawmakers and I sincerely appreciate their time and transparency with our members.
I would be remiss if I didn’t point out all the work that our Road Team Captains and TTA staff perform as well. They arrive and start working on Friday and don’t stop until Wednesday to make sure everything is in place and running smoothly for all of us. Thank you to all the members of the Road Team, the TTA staff, and your families for your time and efforts.
Please be sure to check out the agenda for the upcoming TTA Fall Conference at Pickwick Landing State Park set for October 14th and 15th. It’s an informative and fun couple of days that will not disappoint anyone that attends. It’s fast approaching but there’s still time to reserve your spot!
Thank you and I look forward to another great year as your Chairman.
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We had a great time at the 91st Annual TTA Convention held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa! We really appreciate all of our wonderful sponsors and all the attendees who made this year's convention a success.
We had some great speakers present who included: Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton, Senator Paul Bailey, Representative Pat Marsh, ATA President Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, and our two keynote speakers, Greg Warren and Ken Gronbach.
Thank you again to all the sponsors and attendees who made this event a great one!
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We were able to present and congratulate all of our award winners of the following awards: Fleet Safety Awards, Safety Professional of the Year, Maintenance Professional of the Year, Allied Professional of the Year, Clean Diesel Leadership Awards, YPC Award, and our Driver of the Year Award.
Click below to view the awards winners. Congratulations to you all!
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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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TTA TOP GOLF NETWORKING EVENT |
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Join us for our TTA Top Golf networking event! An evening of golf that combines friendly competition, entertainment, and a silent auction raising funds for partnerships benefiting the next generation of trucking! Food and soft drinks will be included in the price.
Where: Top Golf Nashville, 500 Cowan St, Nashville, TN
When: October 7, 2021, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sponsor a Team of 6 for $750
Sponsor a Team of 3 for $400
We are also still needing event sponsorships! If interested please contact Joe Fisher at (615) 618-2198 or joeafischer@eaton.com.
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COMMERCIAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATES NAMED ON INSURANCE JOURNAL'S TOP 100 INDEPENDENT PROPERTY / CASUALTY AGENCIES FOR 2021 |
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Insurance Journal’s exclusive Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agencies for 2021.
Now in its 17th addition, the Top 100 list is ranked by total property/casualty 2020 agency revenue and comprises only those agencies whose business is primarily retail, not wholesale. This download also includes:
- Top 20 Banks in Insurance Brokerage Fee Income
- Top 20 Bank Holding Companies in Insurance Brokerage Fee Income
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New ATRI Analysis Explores How Electric Vehicles Could...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Murray (651) 641-6162 September 29, 2021 Arlington, Virginia - The American Transportation Research Institute today released research that describes a framework for electric vehicle (EV) taxation to support...
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truckingresearch.org
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ATA'S MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION |
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ATA's 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) will be October 23-26 in Nashville, TN. MCE is the most important event of the year for trucking industry leaders and is your opportunity to meet with your peers in person as we shift into high gear. This year's event is expected to attract 4,000+ of trucking's top decision-makers for policy discussions, educational sessions, interactive exhibits, and opportunities to meet with colleagues.
Join Celebrating the Growth of Trucking at MCE. Over the past year, the trucking industry played a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving - from providing hospitals and pharmacies with medical supplies and vaccines to keeping grocery stores stocked with food and essentials. We'll celebrate these successes and accomplishments while planning for the road ahead.
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STATEWIDE TRAFFIC UPDATES |
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TDOT Region 1 Traffic Update:
East Tennessee Construction Report for September 30-October 6, 2021
Here is a complete list of lane closure activities due to construction or maintenance operations on state-owned roads within the 24 east Tennessee counties of TDOT
Region 1.
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TDOT Region 2 Traffic Update:
Roadway Activity Report (Parts of East and Middle TN) September 30-October 6, 2021
Here is a complete list of lane closure activity due to construction or maintenance operation on state-owned roads within the 24 middle and east Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 2.
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TDOT Region 3 Traffic Update:
Middle Tennessee Lane Closure Report for September 30-October 6, 2021
Here is a complete list of lane closure activities due to construction or maintenance operations on state-owned roads within the 26 middle Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 3.
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TDOT Region 4 Traffic Update:
West Tennessee Construction September 29-October 6, 2021
Here is a complete list of lane closure activities due to construction or maintenance operations on state-owned roads within the 21 west Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 4.
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Dale Allen, Adams and Reese, LLP |
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TTA just concluded a very successful convention at the San Destin Hilton, FL, September 19-21, 2021. Thanks to all who joined us! Also, a special thanks to House Speaker Cameron Sexton, House Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh and Senator/Commerce Committee Chairman Paul Bailey for joining us and providing insight into legislative issues that are important to the trucking industry. Many key issues were addressed, including COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirements, highway funding and construction progress, driver shortages, and workforce development. A nice surprise was the generous contribution from McKee Foods Corp. to TruckPAC that was presented by Connie Vaughn. Several suggestions were made at the TTA Board meeting as to how to update members on how to participate in supporting TruckPAC. All of those suggestions are being considered and we expect to incorporate many of those going forward such as including the names of TruckPAC contributors in our monthly newsletter, considering the use of the TTA app to provide updates to supporters, making changes to the annual invoice to reflect easier payment methods, and continue to ask that all Board members and Executive Committee members or their companies contribute annually.
Again, thanks to everyone who attended the convention. Legislative fundraising will remain active until the legislature reconvenes in January 2022. Hopefully, we will return to some sort of normalcy in 2022 which will include hosting our annual legislative reception. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
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ADAMS AND REESE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE |
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Mandatory Vaccine Guidance Issued for Federal Contractors:
A Sneak Peek of What’s to Come for Private Sector Employers?
September 2021
President Biden’s announcement earlier this month that private-sector employers with 100 or more employees will be required to have all employees either vaccinated or tested weekly has left many employers scrambling. This is especially true for those who were making vaccinations voluntary for their workforce up until this point. In anticipation of what’s to come, many employers are now scratching their heads and wondering:
By what date will private sector employees need to be vaccinated?
Does the employer bear the cost of any required weekly testing for those who remain unvaccinated?
How will the mandate be enforced and by whom?
How is this legal?
If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you’re not alone.
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1st Prize Sponsored by Titan Transfer, Inc.
2nd Prize Sponsored by Goggin Warehousing, LLC
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2021 Raffle Ticket sales began on Wednesday, August 18, and will continue at the TTA Annual Convention with the Road Team Captains' ticket sales contest. For every 10 tickets a Road Team Captain sells, they will receive one free ticket for themselves. If you have a favorite Road Team Captain you would like to support, you can call the TTA Office at (615) 777-2882 to purchase tickets or you can purchase them during our Annual Convention and credit them to your favorite Captain. You can also go to this LINK, and purchase your 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.
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2021 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS |
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October
October 6 - Giles County Roadside
October 9 - Monroe County Yellow Dot
October 13-15 - Fall Conference
October 14 - National Night Out
October 16-17 - Ford Driving Skills for Life - Nashville
October 20 - Knoxville Roadside
October 21 - Yellow DOT
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The 2021 TTF Annual Silent Auction was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that donated and participated!
This year was the second time we have conducted the Auction in an online format and the first time that we held select items as live auction items. Thank you to TJ Daniel, Huff & Puff Trucking, Inc., who was our live auction bid caller. We are very pleased with the success, but we could not have made this possible without the support of our wonderful donors and participants. Through the Foundation we are able to promote safety to the motoring public, provide scholarships and support various children's charities across Tennessee. Thank you again for helping us keep Tennessee Safely on the Move.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF... |
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Dave Dortch
Contributions were made by: Mike McFarlin, M&W Transportation
Acknowledgement Sent to: Beth Franklin
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation Contribution
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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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