Category: Young Professional Council

East Young Professionals Bowling Social

Posted on by carol

 

E.TN YPC Q1 Bowling Social Event

March 2, 2023

Maple Hall (414 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902)

5:30p – 7:30p

 

The Young Professionals Council of East Tennessee is excited to announce we are having our first event of 2023 this March 2nd at Maple Hall! We invite everyone to come join us for a fun night of bowling and fellowship! This will be an amazing opportunity to connect with your peers in the trucking industry, build on existing business relationships and unwind after work! This event will be free to all; but if you need to rent bowling shoes there will be a $4 rental fee. Please click this link to RSVP for the event: YPC – Maple Hall. Special thank you to Tenstreet for sponsoring this event!

 

Please be sure to help spread the word; we hope to see everyone there!

 

Click Here to Register!

 

 

 

About the YPC (Young Professional’s Council)

Posted on by Holly Czuba

 

About the TTA’s YPC

MISSION – The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is comprised of young trucking professionals who have passion and drive for the future of trucking in Tennessee. The council’s mission is “To empower and build camaraderie through the professional development of its young industry leaders through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities while continuing to grow and strengthen the Tennessee Trucking Association.”

  • 2-3 Annual Events (like the Legacy Event, Sounds Game and Top Golf Fundraiser)
  • Periodic council and membership meetings
  • Getting involved with TTA events (like volunteering, Call on Nashville, Call on Washington)
  • Annual state-wide toy drive, Haulin’ for the Holidays

Why Do We Do It? We have a stake in, and passion for the future of trucking in Tennessee and are excited to be part of the process to shape that future.

For More Information – Please reach out to Sarah Heffington at (615) 426-2466.

For information on other YPC chapters and their officers view the pages below: 

 

Young Professional Council | SIGN UP HERE

 

Upcoming YPC Events: 

May 07
SETN YPC Lunch & Learn Event
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

 

YPC Officers, 2023-2024

  • Chairman – Sarah Heffington
  • Vice Chairman – Andrea Hall
  • Communications – Dan Joniak

Founding members

  • Patrick Mendenhall
  • Holly Czuba
  • Greg Maniscalco
  • Sarah Heffington
  • Rob Marsh
  • Jarit Cornelius
  • Jeff Angst
  • Aaron Ray
  • Joe Fischer
  • Taylor Minor
  • Edward Coble
  • Darcie Thompson

 

 

 

 

2022 Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive

Posted on by Khadejia Hupp

Take a peek at the 2022 Toy Drive

The 4th annual Haulin’ for the Holidays results are remarkable. Thanks to a combined effort by corporate angel sponsors and individuals, we raised $50,000 in toys and supplies for the children served by 7 different nonprofits in Tennessee. Our beneficiaries include YES Youth Encouragement Services in Nashville, Hands Up! Jackson, FedExFamilyHouse in Memphis, Toys for Tots in Knoxville, East Side Elementary in Chattanooga, Chambliss Center in Chattanooga, and Metro Nashville Police Department’s Christmas Basket program.

 

The YPC would like to thank our 2023 corporate angel sponsors for their generosity:

Adams and Reese LLP, Ascend, Christenson Transportation Inc., Conard Transportation Services, Cumberland Companies, Danny Herman Trucking, Inc., Dunavant, FirstFleet, Inc., Goggin Warehousing, LLC, Intact, Kimbro Oil Company, Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth), Mid-South Wire, The M&W Logistics Group, Inc., Ozark Motor Lines, Inc., The Pete Store LLC, Reliance Partners, REPOWR, Rush Enterprises, Inc, Skyline Transportation, Inc., Titan Transfer, Inc., Tenney Group, U.S. Xpress, Inc.

 

To see pictures from the 2022 Haulin’ for the Holidays toy drop-offs, click here.

YPC BOWLING BENEFIT

Posted on by Ashlee Taylor

The inaugural “Let the Good Times Roll” bowling event raised just over $5,000 for the Tennessee Trucking Foundation. The Young Professionals Council organized and hosted the fundraiser on March 30th. Jessie Merritt, the current YPC Chairman says, “We hope this grows to be as successful as our annual Top Golf fundraiser in October, which benefits the Haulin’ for the Holidays toy drive. I can’t thank Joe Fischer enough, who secured bowling teams and sponsorships, and Andrea Hall and Patrick Mendenhall, who helped with the planning and hand painting of 11 bowling pin trophies.” Joe Fischer, Territory Sales and Service Manager at Eaton says “We’re really grateful to the TTA members who are so generous with their time and resources. Our folks continue to show up for us whether it’s bowling, Top Golf, or golf tournaments.” Click here to view all pictures.

YPC Q2 EDUCATIONAL MEETING

Posted on by Ashlee Taylor

The Tennessee Trucking Association’s Young Professionals Council had an excellent Q2 meeting on June 14, 2022. Our panelists discussed creative solutions to retain drivers and all employees, balancing remote work vs. office time, vendor relationships, and the next generation of leaders. Thanks to all who attended the executive panel discussion and a huge thanks to Jessie Merritt, Reliance Partners, for hosting. Thank you to our wonderful panelists Jeff Reed, Skyline Transportation, Mike McFarlin, M&W Logistics Group, and Rocky King, Adams and Reese LLP, and to our moderator Sarah Heffington, M&W Logistics Group. Click here to view all pictures. 

Powering the Future

Posted on by Ashlee Taylor

 

 

YPC’s Powering the Future Fundraiser

 

“Join us for a fundraiser on July 22nd, 2021 focused on the recruiting and training of our next generation of diesel technicians. The TTA’s Young Professionals Council and TN Trucking Foundation have been invited to partner with the Cummins TEC initiative to raise in-kind donations of tools and supplies, internships, and employment opportunities. The Cummins Technical Education for Communities (TEC) is a global initiative that targets the technical skills gap through local vocational education programs.”

-Jessie Merritt 

You can purchase your ticket(s) for this event here.

 

 

 

 

HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2020 – TOY DRIVE

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HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations and charities to make a real difference for Tennessee families. Click HERE to view more information. 

Give Back Day – Nashville Rescue Mission 2020

Posted on by Ashlee Taylor

 

Our Young Professionals Council had a great time serving Breakfast from 5:30-7:30 AM on Saturday, August 8th at the Nashville Rescue Mission Men’s Campus! We are very proud and thankful for their continued volunteer work.

The Nashville Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered community committed to helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting by providing programs and services that focus on a person’s entire life. Established in 1954, the Mission first opened its doors to provide food, clothing, and shelter to homeless men in Nashville. To learn about volunteer opportunities, click here.

Haulin’ for the Holidays 2019 – That’s a Wrap!

Posted on by Holly Czuba

We’ve concluded the first Annual Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive!

We are thankful for all the folks who helped make this event a success. Across the state, we’ve tallied SEVERAL THOUSAND TOYS collected for our partner organizations. HUGE HUGE thanks to everyone.

Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council in partnership with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families.  We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations to make a real difference for this holiday season.

Toy Collection Start Date: October 28, 2019
Toy Collection End Date: December 6, 2019
Distribution of Toys: Week of December 9, 2019

A Special Thanks to those that Organized the Toy Drive 

  • Troy Dickens, Rush Truck Center Nashville, TN
  • Patrick Mendenhall, Cumberland International Trucks, Inc.
  • Holly Czuba, Cumberland International Trucks, Inc.
  • Jessie Merritt, Capacity Southeast Agency

 

JACKSON, TN

A Special Thanks to: MHC Kenworth & Milan Supply Chain Solutions 

——————–CHARITY——————–

Hands Up Jackson
Hands Up Jackson is a preschool serving low income 2.5 – 5 year olds. The toys and supplies will be used for the school and classrooms.

KNOXVILLE, TN

A Special Thanks to: The Peterbilt Store – Knoxville & Skyline Transportation

——————–CHARITY——————–

Marines Toys for Tots

Below are some pictures from collection and drop-off in Knoxville! Craig Kendall with The Pete Store shared this on Saturday, December 7, 2019:

Happy Saturday!

We had a great event today at The Pete Store Knoxville with 40+ tow trucks caravanning to us and donating toys for the Tennessee Trucking Association Young Professionals Council Haulin’ For The Holidays and Toys For Tots. Several thousand toys were donated.

Josh Ray, Pete Store Knoxville & TTA Young Professionals Council and Josh from Dan’s Towing did a great job organizing the event. Several Pete Store people and local companies helped:

  • Dan’s Towing
  • Skyline Transportation furnished a new trailer & donated toys
  • Chestnut Street/Cedar Bluff Towing
  • Clinton Highway Towing
  • Thermo King of Knoxville
  • Donna England from TTA joined us
  • Total Transportation
  • Miller-Motte Technical College
  • Cummins of Knoxville
  • Pate Summers GM
  • Josh Ray’s wife, son and his friend
  • Alicia Bowling solicited donations
  • Rodger Pitts, Service Mgr
  • Rob Stone
  • Raquel Shackleford from Pete Store Marketing made up a killer flyer

There are many others who helped

Thanks everyone, you guys rock

MEMPHIS, TN

A Special Thanks to: Rush Truck Center and Ozark Motor Lines

——————–CHARITY——————–

FedExFamilyHouse Santa’s Village
Shopping Venue for parents with a child being treated at LeBonheur children’s hospital and staying at FedExFamilyHouse the week before Christmas.

NASHVILLE/MIDDLE TN

A Special Thanks to: Rush Truck Centers, MHC Kenworth, Neely Coble, Cumberland International Trucks, Inc. Western Express, & TCW

——————–CHARITY——————–

Youth Encouragement Services Teens
YES operates two youth centers that offer educational and recreational programs as alternatives for kids 6-18 during after school hours and summer break. The YES Christmas Store will provide over 600 underprivileged children with new clothes and toys.

Community Care Fellowship
Community Care Fellowship serves Nashville’s homeless and underserved populations by providing a daytime haven of safety, acceptance, and love. Through the compassion of Christ, we meet basic needs — like meals, laundry, and showers — while also offering individualized counseling and support, and fellowship to empower our community and break the cycle of poverty.

Collecting & Assembling!

YES Christmas House

CCF Toy Delivery

LIVE DRIVE

Haulin’ for the Holidays 2019 – Statewide Toy & Clothing Drive

Posted on by Holly Czuba

 

Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide Toy Drive by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council in partnership with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families.  We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations to make a real difference for this holiday season.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Step 1: Find Your Region
  • Step 2: Purchase Toy or Requested Item
    • Option 1: Utilize Your Regional Amazon WishList and Ship Toy Directly to Drop Off Location (Addresses and ATTN already taken care of!)
    • Option 2: Purchase an Item from Your Regional List Below and Bring it to a Drop Off Location Use ATTN Recipient Name
    • *** DO NO WRAP ITEMS

Toy Collection Start Date: October 28, 2019
Toy Collection End Date: December 6, 2019
Distribution of Toys: Week of December 9, 2019

Go the Extra Mile!

Donate to the Tennessee Trucking Foundation by Shopping on Amazon

  1. Go to https://smile.amazon.com
  2. Search for and select the Tennessee Trucking Foundation
  3. Shop on smile.amazon.com as you normally would

By selecting the TTF and shopping on smile.amazon.com, 0.5% of your purchase prices will be sent to the TTF. Amazon takes ZERO off the top! They just send your donation along to us.

JACKSON, TN

——————–CHARITY——————–

Hands Up Jackson
Hands Up Jackson is a preschool serving low income 2.5 – 5 year olds. The toys and supplies will be used for the school and classrooms.

——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–

MHC Kenworth
200 Kenworth Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
731-424-7139
Attn: Tim Campbell

——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–

Milan Express

——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–

http://bit.ly/handsjackson

——————–TOY LIST——————–

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KNOXVILLE, TN

——————–CHARITY——————–

Marines Toys for Tots

——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–

The PeteStore
5218 Rutledge Pike
Knoxville, TN, 37924
865-546-9553
Attn: Josh Ray

——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–

Skyline Transportation

——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–

http://bit.ly/toysknox

——————–TOY LIST——————–

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MEMPHIS, TN

——————–CHARITY——————–

FedExFamilyHouse Santa’s Village
Shopping Venue for parents with a child being treated at LeBonheur children’s hospital and staying at FedExFamilyHouse the week before Christmas.

——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–

Rush Truck Center
1650 E. Brooks Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
901-969-8500
Attn: Jerry Williams

——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–

Ozark Transportation

——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–

http://bit.ly/fedexmemphis

——————–TOY LIST——————–

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NASHVILLE/MIDDLE TN

——————–CHARITY——————–

Youth Encouragement Services Teens
YES operates two youth centers that offer educational and recreational programs as alternatives for kids 6-18 during after school hours and summer break. The YES Christmas Store will provide over 600 underprivileged children with new clothes and toys.

Community Care Fellowship
Community Care Fellowship serves Nashville’s homeless and underserved populations by providing a daytime haven of safety, acceptance, and love. Through the compassion of Christ, we meet basic needs — like meals, laundry, and showers — while also offering individualized counseling and support, and fellowship to empower our community and break the cycle of poverty.

——————–TOY DROP OFF LOCATIONS——————–

CUMBERLAND

Attn: Calleigh Minor
1901 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
615-829-7800

NEELY COBLE

Attn: Edward Coble
319 Fesslers Lane
Nashville, TN 37210
615-244-8900

RUSH

Attn: Troy Dickens / Dallas Trudelle
900 Expo Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-829-7800

WESTERN EXPRESS

Attn: Erick Morrison
7135 Centennial Pl
Nashville, TN 37209
800-316-7160

MHC

Attn: Graham Foster
550 Spence Lane
Nashville, TN 37210
800-6763502

——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–

TCW

——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–

YES Amazon List: http://bit.ly/yesnash

CCF Amazon List: http://bit.ly/ccfnash

——————–TOY LIST——————–

YES TOY / ITEM LIST

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CCF TOY / ITEM LIST

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YPC Topgolf Fundraiser 2019

Posted on by Holly Czuba

Family, friends and co-workers attended this fundraiser with something for everyone. Tournament and free play, an auction, good food and networking – all part of the deal! Prizes for top two teams were handed out.

Through the event and auction we raised a few thousand dollars! Huge thanks to everyone who attended.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019  (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
TOPGOLF NASHVILLE – 500 Cowan Street, Nashville, TN