7-2-2025 | Issue 13

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THANK YOU to those that sponsored in 2024!!!

• Data Q Workshop (7/8/2025)
• NATMI - Safety & DOT Compliance | July 2025 (7/29/2025 to 7/30/2025)
• WTN Big Rigs for Little Kids Golf 2025 (8/11/2025)
• 95th Annual Convention (9/14/2025 to 9/16/2025)
• Knoxville Scales Roadside | September 2025 (9/30/2025)
• Manchester Scales Roadside | October 2025 (10/9/2025)



• More Events

GEODIS

Primary Alex Fath

Email: alex.fath@geodis.com

https://geodis.com/us-en

Phone: (317) 607-1149

Address: 7101 Executive Center Drive Brentwood, TN TN 37027

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Website:Prologodepot.net

Phone: (423) 553-0800

Address: 515 Airport Road, Suite 110, Chattanooga, TN 37421, United States

CHAIRMAN'S CORNER

Summertime in Tennessee is as beautiful as ever, and people are taking notice. With rolling hills and gorgeous weather, our state continues to attract both new residents and visitors.

From major events like CMA Fest to the recent Bonnaroo cancellation and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, traffic in Nashville and beyond is getting heavier than ever. Even without major events, congestion is steadily increasing, clear evidence of Tennessee’s rapid growth.

We’ve long known and loved Tennessee’s beauty, but the rise in traffic makes it official: the secret’s out.

While no one enjoys congestion, the Association has been working closely with legislators in both Nashville and Washington to advocate for critical infrastructure improvements. Armed with reliable data, like insights from the Annual ATRI Survey, we can make the case for targeted, effective changes that keep pace with the state’s expansion.

This data isn’t just useful for advocacy; it’s valuable for your business too. Carriers can use it to better plan routes, reduce fuel costs, avoid delays, and collaborate with innovative allied members who are building smarter systems to support this growth. This kind of insight is key to improving efficiency and reducing the strain congestion places on drivers and equipment.

Solutions may not appear overnight, but the opportunity and expansion that comes along with these changes is real. Ultimately, attracting new industries, innovators, and resources brings growth to our industry.

And none of it would be possible without the men and women behind the wheel. So, thank you to our drivers for your commitment. You are the backbone of trucking, and rain, shine, or heavy traffic, you keep Tennessee on the move.

Mike McFarlin

M & W Transportation Co., Inc.

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GEODIS Recognizes Averitt as an LTL Carrier of the Year 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has again been recognized by GEODIS as an LTL Carrier of the Year. The award highlights Averitt’s continued excellence in on-time performance, technology integration, and low cargo claims. 

Averitt has now received multiple LTL Carrier of the Year honors from GEODIS, including consecutive awards in recent years. The partnership between the two companies also includes Averitt being named Truckload Carrier of the Year in 2020. 

“Our team is committed to providing consistent, reliable service, and we’re honored to have that commitment recognized by GEODIS,” said Kent Williams, Averitt’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our associates to provide innovative and creative solutions for our customers every day.” 

Averitt’s LTL operations achieved a 95.6% on-time delivery rate with a claims ratio of just 0.3% last year. To learn more about Averitt’s LTL and full-service supply chain solutions, visit Averitt.com. 

Summer is in full swing, and families across the nation are hitting the road for vacations, creating fuller roads with less cautious drivers. Whether you’re driving your BIG RIG cross-country or hauling goods on a shorter route, American families will be traveling this July and August as they do every year, so it’s important to STAY ALERT.

Here are a few tips for trucking in the summer as you continue to work hard while others are on vacation:

1. More drivers on the roads: Watch out for highways packed with drivers of all ages. Teenagers go on trips, families go on vacations, people take days off work, and there are more people on the road than in any other season. This creates hazardous roads for truck drivers. Drivers can become more distracted, fatigued, or make poor choices while driving long distances.
2. Stay hydrated and out of the sun: The driver’s side window heats up, and although it can feel nice, there is a thing known as “Trucker’s Arm”. Truckers often get an awkward tan that occurs from a driver only getting sun to the left arm. Using sunscreen, window covers, or just wearing long sleeves can help to protect you from the sun.
3. Beware of the weather: Summer weather can change drastically with no notice. Be aware of what kind of weather is up ahead and what could be coming to the area. Use apps on your phone or the local radio station to keep informed.
4. Check your tires often: Under-inflated tires will wear quickly in the heat and can be hazardous to your driving. The combination of heat and under-inflation can drastically increase the chances of a blowout, so check your tire pressure.
5. Be aware of heat exhaustion or heat stroke: If you feel dizzy or nauseous while driving it would be smart to pull over and rest in a safe place away from traffic. Exercising outside or driving without air conditioning in warm weather can increase your risk.

Truck drivers are delivering goods that fuel the economy, stock the shelves at local stores, and fill the pantries of every family in the United States. The trucking industry impacts the daily lives of Americans in more ways than anyone can imagine.

Truck drivers operate much larger, heavier vehicles than others they share the road with, and have a higher degree of responsiveness. It’s important to drive wisely and stay extra alert during the summer months. Do it for you; Do it for your family. Enjoy the July 4^th Holiday!

Marty Pollock, Director of Safety

Tennessee Trucking Association

Dick Sweebe



Contributions were made by: Dave Huneryager

Greg Fischer



Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges

Bob West

Contributions were made by: Dave Huneryager, Dale & Julie Allen, Sonny Briley

Bill Prevost

Contributions were made by: Tommy Hodges

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 who 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.