NTEA Calls on Congress to Repeal the Federal Excise Tax
NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry commends U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) for introducing S. 2435, the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2021. This bipartisan bill would repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers.
Eliminating the FET would provide Congress the opportunity to create long-term stability in the Highway Trust Fund by replacing the FET with a funding source not based on annual truck sales.
“NTEA is a longstanding advocate of repealing the more than 100-year-old burdensome and complex tax, and is a founding member of the Modernize the Truck Fleet coalition,” said Steve Carey, NTEA’s president and CEO. “We believe repeal will help fleets to replace older and less fuel-efficient heavy-duty trucks with safer and more environmentally friendly new trucks.”
A Brain Science Advisor’s Focus on Distracted Driving
What does it mean to be a brain science advisor who is focused on distracted driving? For one, it means understanding what’s happening in the minds of drivers who are tired and distracted. It also means knowing what can be done to improve safety from the perspective of policy and practice.
The Power of Words
Fleet Street’s “Word on the Street” campaign centers around carefully chosen words, like “Innovation.” These words have been brought to life, and have become an integral part of company culture.
Looking at Trends in the European Fleet Market Today
A look at the European fleet market today finds many of the same trends we see in North America: a chip shortage, production delays, and the need for flexibility and patience.
Drive the Change!
By this date next month, we hope that we will have met many old friends and made new ones at the NAFA Institute & Expo in my beautiful hometown, Pittsburgh, PA. FMW is a proud media sponsor.
There is still time to register for the in-person meeting August 30-September 1 as well as the Virtual Program, September 13-15.
Congratulations to the new AFLA Board Members: Matt Betz, Caroline Costello, Don Wright, and Debbie Struna!
Janice Sutton
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