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Why an Enforcement Surge is Needed in Trucking

Safety regulations only work when they are consistently enforced.

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Suspend the FET

Jul 24, 2020 | Blog Post

As Congress eyes a fresh round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, it should suspend the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks.

ATA Commends Senate For Passing Tax Reform

Dec 01, 2017 | Press Release

The American Trucking Associations issued the following statement commending the United States Senate for passing tax reform legislation.

ATA Urges Swift Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Nov 02, 2017 | Press Release

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear sent a letter to Members of Congress yesterday, expressing ATA's strong support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and urging for the bill's…

Trucking Leaders Join President Trump in Calling for Tax Reform

Oct 10, 2017 | Press Release

Today, leaders with the American Trucking Associations joined President Trump in calling on Congress to quickly act on comprehensive tax reform as a way of growing the economy and creating jobs.

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