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In Today's Newsletter:
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NTDC Winners: View the winners from this year's NTDC
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Females in Freight: Female safety professionals in freight transportation increases
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Chattanooga Trucking and Logistics: Companies are among the fastest-growing in the US
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Hicks Safety Services provides quality training and consultation services. We specialize in CDL Entry Level Driver Training, along with many other courses. Our ELDT training is geared towards your drivers needs. | | | |
Lloyd Hicks, Managing Member
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Phone: (865) 919-9532
Email: [email protected]
https://www.hickssafetyservices.com/
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Tucker Jenkins, Leasing Representative
H&P Trailer Leasing, Inc.
719 Tennessee Blvd.
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Phone: (615) 809-5787
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hptrailerleasing.com/
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T-Mobile for Business: Phones, Plans, Wireless Solutions | Explore how T-Mobile understands how businesses work and has wireless solutions for all businesses. Join us and discover the benefits of T-Mobile's network. | | | |
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Welcome to September and I hope you all have a fun and cool Labor Day weekend! After a long hot summer let’s look forward to enjoying cooler weather, football and fall. No matter what your sport or who your team is, September promises to be a fun and busy month.
As we ease into the Labor Day Weekend, I can’t help but reflect on the past year as Chairman of the Association. The first year of my term has been a fantastic experience. Donna and the staff have been exceptional to work with and it has been inspiring to see how they work every day to represent all of the Association in Tennessee and beyond. I’m excited about my second year and look forward to seeing how much more we can accomplish. The commitment that all of us have shown to be safe is a great source of pride to me and I hope to you. As the American Trucking Research Institute has just demonstrated through a wonderful research report, your membership and involvement in the Association shows how each and every one of us are trucking’s leaders.
Much as the pace of events in the world is picking up after the summer, your Association is ramping up to speed as well. The staff has been hard at work and can’t wait to see all of you at The Annual Convention in Destin September 17th through the 19th. Convention promises to be an informative and inspiring event with a great Keynote Speaker in Lt Colonel Bo McGowan, an economic update by Thom Albrecht and capped off by an address by ATA’s President and CEO Chris Spear. Finally, I’m personally excited to be able to honor Dave Manning with the Pinnacle Award for outstanding (and continuing service) to the Tennessee Trucking Association as well as the Industry nationally during the closing banquet Tuesday night. If you’ve yet to register, call Carol Foster in the office as soon as possible because the program is not to be missed!
Finally I would be remiss to not mention the other Association events that are upcoming. I hope everyone finds a Road Team Captain in Destin at Convention so that you can buy your annual TTF Raffle tickets benefitting the Foundation. There will be a Knoxville Scale visit on September 28th, as well as the South East Tennessee Big Rigs Golf Tournament in Chattanooga on Wednesday October 4th. Finally, I would encourage everyone to begin registering for the Fall Conference in Knoxville October 25th through October 27th. It will be an absolutely beautiful time of year to be in Knoxville and I look forward to seeing all of you there.
Thank you to everyone for your commitment to Safety and the Association. See you all in Destin!
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Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf - Results are In! Congratulations to this Year's West Tennessee Golf Classic Winners! | We're thrilled to unveil the winners of the Tennessee Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf Classics held on August 14th in West Tennessee. This event is always a highlight for our Association and we appreciate everyone who came out to support in Memphis. Keep reading to see this year's winners. | | | |
2023 National Truck Driving Championships Winners | Discover the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships Winners, showcasing exceptional skill and dedication in the world of trucking excellence. | | | |
AutoZone Driver Wayne Hayes Is CVSA's 2023 International Driver Excellence Award Winner | CVSA is pleased to announce that professional driver Henry "Wayne" Hayes, with AutoZone, has been named this year's International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) winner. | | |
Tennessee Trucking Association to Honor Dave Manning with Pinnacle Award | Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) is proud to announce that it will be giving the esteemed Pinnacle Award to Mr. Dave Manning. | | | |
Tennessee Trucking Association Fall Conference | Oct 26-27 | Join us at the Tennessee Trucking Association Fall Conference, Oct 26-27, 2023, in Knoxville. Network, learn, and enjoy industry insights and fun activities. | | | |
2023 Tennessee Trucking Association 93rd Annual Convention | With the motto of “Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, and Shaping the Future” get ready to learn, grow, and prepare for the future of trucking! Don't forget to register for the 93rd Annual Convention today! | | | |
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2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION EXPO SPONSORS
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If your company offers products or services for the commercial motor vehicle community, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our premier audience. We are very excited to offer our Sponsors an exhibition this year at our Convention to showcase your services. We will have 25 spaces available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Your company will be listed on our website as an exhibitor. There will be Networking events in the Exhibit Hall.
Reserve your space before they are all spoken for. The spaces are offered at $1,200.00 each to anyone that does a Silver Sponsorship ($2,000.00) or above. (this includes one (1) free registration).
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Chattanooga trucking and logistics companies are among the fastest-growing businesses in US | Chattanooga Times Free Press | Despite the slowdown in freight shipping this year, a record number of Chattanooga's trucking and logistics businesses moved into the fast lane in 2022 among America's fastest-growing businesses. | | | |
Flatbed and Cargo Safety Depends on Securement | Transport Topics | Making sure flatbed cargo is secured for transit goes beyond meeting applicable regulations, which cannot cover every contingency, experts contend. | | | |
Efficient operation is key to surviving trucking downcycle | More carriers are leaving the marketplace while fewer are starting up, according to July data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. | | | |
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Colorado shares safety video series for navigating mountain driving
CDOT, Colorado State Patrol, and the Colorado Motor Carriers Association recently partnered to roll out the "Mountain Rules" campaign. This series was created to address the unique challenges of mountain driving.
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Percentage of Female Safety Professionals in Freight Transportation Increases | The percentage of female safety professionals in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry continues to increase. | | | |
Trucker Named Highway Angel for Discovering Human Traffickers with Caged Children | The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named truck driver Michael a "Highway Angel" for discovering human traffickers with caged children. | | | |
DOT IG flags ongoing investigations into double brokering | HOS waivers in four states | Responding to a letter from eight members of Congress, DOT OIG stopped short of endorsing a permanent freight fraud and double brokering task force. | | | |
ATRI launched the 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey | The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. | | | |
FMCSA Proposes Changes to Carrier Fitness Determination | Transport Topics | Federal trucking regulators are seeking public comment on a proposal to modify the current three-tier safety motor carrier fitness rating structure, including a review of data and other resources. | | | |
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Avoid Road Rage
Professional truck drivers spend much more time on the road than the public. As a result, they are more likely to be confronted with aggressive situations involving other drivers. Here are six tips for avoiding or managing road rage.
Managing road rage starts with a calm and relaxed attitude. Give yourself as much time as possible to make your trip and remember that you’re going to get there anyway, so make the trip safe. Be resilient and don’t overreact to other drivers’ mistakes.
If someone makes an inappropriate gesture, cuts you off, or tries to pull you into some kind of action, don’t react. If necessary, slow down or change your route to avoid the other driver’s anger. You have no control over their behavior. However, you can manage your reaction.
If you notice the another driver starting to show signs of aggression, leave space between your vehicles and avoid eye contact. Don’t engage in the exchange of hand signs or profanity.
Lead by example and show courtesy and politeness on the road. Let your intentions be known. Use turn signals, don’t follow too closely behind the vehicle in front of you, don’t hang around too much in the passing lane, don’t hog the lane, and drive at a steady speed.
A driver who has not had enough sleep will be more irritable and may get carried away more easily. Hunger also has a negative effect on mood, ever been ‘Hangry”? Good rest and good nutrition help you stay calm in the face of bad situations on the road.
If there is a conflict and it seems it may get out of hand, call 911 immediately. Be sure to lock your doors and close your windows. Never get out of your vehicle to try to calm the person who is angry with you. Just wait for the police to arrive. Write down the vehicle’s license plate number, make, type, and color. This will greatly assist the police if the suspect leaves the scene before they arrive.
Behind the wheel - ANGER is one letter away from DANGER.
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Marty Pollock, Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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Tennessee Government Relations Special Update – August 31, 2023
Tennessee Legislature Wraps Up Special Session: Friction Between House and Senate, Intense Floor Sessions, and Controversial House Rules
The Tennessee General Assembly concluded its special session on public safety this week, adjourning sine die eight days after the legislature first convened on Monday, August 21. The special session had been in the works since April, when the legislature opted to wrap up the 2023 regular session in an expedited fashion, declining to deliberate some of the safety measures that Governor Bill Lee was advocating in the wake of the tragic shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School in March. As was the case in April, large crowds of demonstrators filled the Capitol and legislative office building, calling for stronger gun laws and other public safety measures. And also like April, many of the ensuing headlines dealt more with ancillary issues than legislation – such as friction between House Democrats and House GOP leadership, and treatment of spectators and demonstrators in the House galleries and committee rooms – but this session was also marked by a very public disagreement between House and Senate leadership as to the number and scope of bills that the legislature should deliberate.
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FOUNDATION NEWS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF...
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Doris Allen
Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges, Allen & Donna England, Pat Marsh
Acknowledgement sent to: Dale Allen
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Tennessee Trucking Foundation Tommy Hodge’s Scholarship | |
Tennessee Trucking Foundation is awarding up to $30,000 in scholarships! 10 Winners will be selected. Open to students 18 years and older, who are college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Must be attending an accredited University or College in Tennessee.
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Now Accepting Donations for The Foundation Silent Auction | |
We are tremendously excited for this year’s 93rd Annual Convention on September 17-19, 2023. We have started preparing for the Convention’s Silent Auction and collecting donations. We would greatly appreciate any donation you or your company could offer. The annual silent auction is one of our largest fundraisers which helps us promote safer highways in Tennessee.
Popular items from the previous year's auctions include:
• Accessories & Jewelry
• Autographed Items
• Electronics
• Experiences (Vacation Packages, Sporting Event Tickets, etc.)
• Children’s toys
• Gift Cards & Gift Sets
• Sporting & Beach Equipment
• Liquor
• Home Items (Wreaths, Furniture, Quilts, Grill, etc.)
• Model Trucks
• Tools
We appreciate your support of the Tennessee Trucking Foundation!
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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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After proofreading and printing the most recent edition of Tennessee Trucking News, it came to our attention that there was incorrect information on the cover, table of contents and center spread. We stated that IMC was celebrating its 100th anniversary. They are not. IMC is celebrating its 41 anniversary and is going strong.
We regret this error and are sorry for it. In an attempt to rectify the situation, we have revised our digital edition and reprinted office copies for TTA and copies for IMC's Joel Henry who was featured on our cover. We hope that you will accept our apology for this oversight. We will strive to do better in the future.
Mathews Publishing
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