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Find out what's happening in the world of Tennesse Trucking. In this newsletter:
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The numbers are in - View the 2023 TDC champions.
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10,000+ Hours of service - Averitt is giving back in a big way.
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Keep up with the TTF Road Team - See how they share road safety in Tennessee.
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Antique Cars & Live Music - Join the TTA for it's first ever spring-fest!
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From summer barbecues to family gatherings to time spent relaxing at the end of a long day, Frito-Lay snacks are part of some of life's most memorable moments. And maybe even brightens some of the most mundane. We invite you to learn more. | | | |
Born and built in Alabama by and for Alabamians, Wiregrass began operations with a mission and a passion in 1965. We utilize Alabama natural resources to produce Asphalt and Aggregates which we then use in building the highest quality roads designed for the ultimate in safety and sustainability. | | | |
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Chandler Bullins, Director of Transportation
Bullins Trucking Co., LLC
1784 Benton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
Phone (423) 310-2265
Email: chandler@gotvlg.com
Website: www.gotvlg.com
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Lindy Henley, with Tranco Logistics, referred Bullins Trucking Co., LLC. Thank you Lindy for your help in referring this company. | |
Averitt Associates Combine to give 10,000+ hours of Community Service | |
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Averitt Express associates combined to give more than 10,000 hours of community service over the course of 2022 as part of its Team Up Community Challenge. Overall, they served 10,433 hours, with 95 facilities across Averitt’s system helping 223 organizations through efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, disaster relief, litter cleanups and blood donations.
In recognition of those hours, as well as associate milestones and accomplishments, Averitt also made a matching contribution of $750,000 to Averitt Cares for Kids, the company’s employee-giving program.
“The Team Up Community Challenge is an important tradition for our team, and I’m very proud of how our associates stepped up to make a difference in our communities during 2022,” said Gary Sasser, Averitt’s chairman and chief executive officer. “I’m proud of the commitment our associates have to serving in our communities, and I’m even more excited about the potential we have to make a difference throughout our network in the future.”
The Team Up Community Challenge is a year-round initiative through which associates at each facility across Averitt’s network are encouraged to participate in various charitable initiatives.
Together, the Team Up Community Challenge and Averitt Cares for Kids make up Averitt Charities. The mission of Averitt Charities is to help those in need through a partnership between associates and the company that gives back to the communities Averitt serves. For more information, visit Averitt.com/charities.
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Congratulations to the Truck Driving Champions | We are excited to announce the Tennessee Truck Driving Championships winners for April 28-29th 2023. The top drivers from this event have earned the chance to compete in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, OH in August. Keep reading to see all the winners - all contestant scores will be posted on 5/2/2023. | | | |
Bobby Rue TTA 2023 Truck Driver of the Year | On April 29th, 2023, at the Tennessee Truck Drivers Competition Banquet, Bobby Rue - Ozark Motor Lines was awarded the Tennessee Trucking Association & Foundation Driver of the Year award. Bobby was recognized for his safe driving and dedication to the industry. This award was given not based on any one act but as a lifetime achievement for his outstanding work. | | | |
TTA's Spring Fest Event, Tennessee Trucking Association | TTA's Spring Fest Event We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Spring Fest. This event will be hosted by Copart on May 25, 2023! We would love for you to join us for an afternoon packed with education, entertainment, and fun. | | | |
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International Roadcheck Is May 16-18 with Emphasis on ABS and Cargo Securement | The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year's International Roadcheck. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event where CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas and along roadways. | | | |
Our Roads, Our Safety Week | Large trucks and buses fuel our nation's economy, transporting millions of goods and thousands of people across the country every day. While we're all sharing the road with these large vehicles, do we understand the impact that their size and weight have on how they share the road with us? Read more to find out. | | | |
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Tennessee Road Closures across the State.
Here is a complete list of the most updated lane closure activities due to construction or maintenance operations on state-owned roads. Read More...
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6 Safety Truck Driving Tips
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3 Points of Contact: Remember to always employ three points of contact when entering or exiting the tractor, trailer, or climbing onto or down from the catwalk. This means always having both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand in contact with your equipment. Making this a habit can prevent slips, trips, and falls!
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Avoid Distractions: Keep both hands on the steering wheel in the 9&3 o’clock position. This allows the maximum steering wheel movement in either direction without having to reposition your hands, giving you the most leverage and control of your vehicle.
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Tractor & Trailer Lights: Keep your headlights and clearance lights on when driving. Also, always make sure to keep your lights clean. Being visible is extremely important to your safety. Driving with lights on will allow a fellow motorist to see your equipment sooner. This will allow other drivers more time to adjust to any potential hazards.
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Safe Loading and Unloading Practices: Ensure that vehicles and freight are properly secured when loading or unloading freight. Apply tractor and trailer parking brakes and turn off your tractor. If available, use chock blocks for extra security. Do not pull out of a loading dock until the dock plate has been removed and you have verified that the loading/unloading has in fact been completed and that no equipment or people are still working in the trailer.
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Seatbelts: Always wear a properly adjusted seatbelt. In a team driving environment, as a sleeper-berth occupant, use belts and/or netting during operation of the truck. Do not occupy the upper bunk unless the truck is parked. Seatbelts are the most effective vehicle safety device, saving thousands of lives annually.
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Speed Limit: To ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you, travel at or lower than speeds of 62 mph (100 kph) or the otherwise posted speed limit of the roadway being travelled. Always adjust your speed to a safe level as determined by the various driving conditions.
Just a few great safety tips for truck drivers to follow. In addition to safe driving; trailers are very large pieces of equipment and full concentration is necessary from the driver at all times. It is important not only for the drivers be at their best, but also the equipment. Proper maintenance will greatly reduce the chance of breakdowns and keep you trucking.
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Marty Pollock, Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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Dale Allen, Adams and Reese, LLP | |
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On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session, thus concluding one of the more tumultuous sessions in modern history. Legislative highlights included passage of a $3.3 billion infrastructure package that will include the addition of “choice lanes” on Tennessee interstates, and passage of a $56.2 billion budget that includes a three-month sales tax holiday for groceries, as well significant raises for teachers. History will remember the session as being marred by the tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, resulting in the deaths of three school children and three adults. The tragedy has gripped Nashville ever since, with ripple effects that placed Tennessee at the front of national headlines and could impact Tennessee politics for years to come.
The session had been relatively workmanlike leading up into the March 27 shooting, as Governor Bill Lee was close to passing his infrastructure package, non-finance committees were winding down in advance of the administration's budget amendment being released in early April, and leadership was targeting a May 1 adjournment. The Covenant tragedy immediately stoked calls for greater gun control with thousands of protesters descending upon the Capitol on March 30, calling for greater school safety and gun control measures. The Lee administration and legislative leadership immediately swung into action with an enhanced school safety bill, which passed both chambers overwhelmingly. However, for much of the remainder of session, the protestors packed the House galleries and Capitol common areas on a daily basis demanding that more action be taken to address gun violence.
As emotions intensified, eventually Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), and Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) were initially stripped of their committee assignments and allegedly had their access to the legislative building and parking facility cut off over the weekend after March 30, 2023. On Monday, House Republicans filed articles of expulsion, seeking to remove the three from the General Assembly.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF...
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Jana Broadrick Howell
Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges
Acknowledgement Sent to: Dale Broadrick
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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 Foundation's 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
Visit the website to donate.
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TTF Road Team - May 2023 Events | The Tennessee Trucking Foundation Road Team has been hitting the road hard in 2023, and it's been an amazing year for all the captains. From community events to industry gatherings, the team has been representing the trucking industry with pride and professionalism. Here's a look back at some of the highlights from this year's events so far. | | | | | | |
