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2022 NEWSLINE SPONSORSHIPS NOW 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 [email protected] 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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Shelia Houser, Administrative Assistant
Houser & Son Trucking, Inc.
4097 Island Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 967-5496
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YPC TOP GOLF NETWORKING EVENT |
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Ruth McDonough with Hittman Transport Services is CVSA's ...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that this year's International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) recipient is professional driver Ruth McDonough. She is a specialized commercial motor vehicle driver responsible...
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KNOXVILLE ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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On August 10th, we visited the Knoxville Scales for our roadside inspection and had a great turnout with 45 attendees, 14 of those being rookies! Thank you to everyone who participated and to Averitt Express, Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. for sponsoring lunch. We hope you can join us for our Greeneville Roadside on August 26!
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GREENEVILLE ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
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Greene County Roadside Inspection will be conducted by the Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety on Friday, August 26th, 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.
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EAST TN SPORTING CLAY SHOOT |
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The East TN Sporting Clay event is coming up on September 1, 2022. This event will start at 9:45 am EST with our Safety Briefing. This will be followed by the sporting clay shoot immediately after with a 10 am EST shotgun start. Lunch will be at 12 pm EST. 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 100 targets and lunch. *The shooter is responsible for their own ammunition, 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.
Best CDL Sponsor $125.00
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 92ND ANNUAL CONVENTION |
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TTA's 92nd Annual Convention
September 18-20, 2022
Hilton Sandestin Beach
Golf Resort & Spa
Destin, Florida
Make your Hotel reservations online from this link set up just for TTA reservations. Be sure to make your reservations early. Our room block is only guaranteed until August 19th or until our room block has been filled.
There is still time to be a convention sponsor. Click here for a Sponsorship form, here for the Benefits information, and here for the Premier Golf Sponsorship benefits.
The Convention theme this year is:
THE ROAD FORWARD
Convention Highlights:
Keynote Speaker
Presentations of Awards: Fleet Safety, Clean Diesel, Allied Professional of the Year, Safety and Maintenance Professional of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year
Chairman's Reception & Dinner
Auction for Tennessee's Road Team and Teens & Trucks Share the Road Highway Safety Education Programs
....and the beautiful white sandy BEACHES OF DESTIN!
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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, no more spots are available. 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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DOT PUBLISHES ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, FORMS AND STORAGE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING RECORDS |
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U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 08/05/2022 09:20 AM EDT
Published in today’s Federal Register is an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) requesting public comment on how DOT’s regulation for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for the federally regulated transportation industry, 49 CFR Part 40, could be amended (1) to allow electronic signatures on documents required to be created and utilized under the regulations, (2) to be able to use electronic versions of forms, and (3) to electronically store forms.
The information received in response to this ANPRM will assist DOT in the development of proposed regulatory amendments intended to provide additional flexibility and reduced costs for the industry while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality requirements of the drug and alcohol testing regulations.
The comment period for the ANPRM closes on October 4, 2022.
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The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program, including...
Please register for this live ATA webinar. This webinar is open to ATA members. Join ATA, FMCSA, USDOL and FASTPORT, as well as ATA members with experience in registered apprenticeship programs, to discuss how your company can participate in the...
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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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TTI Studies Parking Technology for I-80, I-94 Corridors
Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) are teaming up with The University of Wisconsin-Madison and ParkUnload to conduct a truck parking pilot study to better understand how truck drivers use existing parking spaces and to...
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ATRI's Newest Operational Costs Research Documents...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Alex Leslie (651) [email protected] August 10, 2022 Atlanta, Georgia - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2022 update to An Analysis of the Operational ...
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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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The American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driving Championship (NTDC) is this week, August 16-19, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This competition has a long history dating back to 1937 when it was knows as the National Truck Rodeo. The NTDC competitors are made up of the winners in nine classes of competition from 50 State Trucking Associations’ Truck Driving Championships (TDC). During the TDC and NTDC competition, each driver will demonstrate their inspection and driving skills, knowledge and professionalism through a series of tests. The drivers undergo a written examination, pre-trip inspection and finally, the most visible display of ability – the skills test, where they drive the course. These annual competitions inspire thousands of drivers to operate accident-free, win locally, for a chance to compete.
When asked, professional drivers tell you they are drawn to the Championships by the spirit of competition and the prestige of being named the best of the best. It has been described as being like the Olympics, where they come to win, but revel in the camaraderie and excitement.
Representing Tennessee in the 2022 National Truck Driving Championship Competition are:
Straight Truck – Darrell Gribble from Old Dominion Freight Line
5 Axle – Thomas Seeley from Martin Brower
4 Axle – Thomas Vandivort from Martin Brower
3 Axle – Brian Turner from Old Dominion Freight Line
Sleeper Birth – 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 attending this year’s competition. The TTA wishes you the best!!
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Marty Pollock, Director of Safety
Tennessee Trucking Association
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2022 ROAD TEAM UPCOMING EVENTS
August 17-19, 2022 - Lifesavers Conference
August 19, 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. We are over halfway through 2022 which means 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. Bidding will be on an online platform again this year, but items will 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 will be 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.
Popular items from previous years auction 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 is
Awarding up to $30,000 More in Scholarships
We are so excited to have 10 additional scholarships to award for 2023. These scholarship awards are possible due to everyone who participates in our Big Rigs for Little Kids golf events across the state and from individual contributions. These events help to raise money for our TTF scholarship fund and we would like to give a big thanks to everyone who supports our scholarship program!
Eligibility:
- 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.
10 Winners will be selected:
- 10 (Ten) Awards of $2,500 each.
- The Tennessee Trucking Foundation will award an additional $500, making the total award $3,000 if you are a dependent child, spouse, or employee of a member company in good standing with the Tennessee Trucking Association.
Deadline to submit your scholarship application is August 25, 2022. Winners will be notified on or around October 31, 2022.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF... |
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David Butler
Contributions were made by: Pat Marsh, Tommy Hodges
Acknowledgement Sent to: Betsy Butler
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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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