what is a
PAC?
A PAC is a political action committee established to allow direct contributions to legislative candidates.
what is our
mission?
The Minnesota TruckPAC exists to advance the trucking industry by supporting pro-trucking candidates in Minnesota.
who can
contribute?
Individuals may contribute to the Minnesota TruckPAC.
Corporate donations are prohibited by law.
About MN TruckPAC
The Minnesota TruckPAC is the affiliated political action committee of the Minnesota Trucking Association.
Established in 1932, the Minnesota Trucking Association represents more than 530 companies in Minnesota. It exists as a powerful voice for the trucking industry.
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The Minnesota TruckPAC exists to advance the trucking industry by supporting pro-trucking candidates.
The trucking industry plays a vital role in Minnesota’s economy. In fact, more than 68% of all Minnesota communities depend exclusively on commercial trucks to move their goods. Minnesota’s trucking industry employs nearly 145,000 Minnesota residents, and last year alone paid wages exceeding $8.7 billion. We look to support candidates who understand and promote the success of the Minnesota trucking industry.
current MTA legislative priorities
Support Supply Chain
Resiliency Bill
Minnesota’s supply chain is dependent on trucking. This bill addresses three key challenges facing the supply chain: truck driver and technician training, CDL testing and truck parking.
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Increase Funding for Truck Driver and Technician Training: This provision establishes a grant program to cover the costs of driver and technician tuition AND living expenses while being trained and increase state appropriation for equipment investments for driver and technician programs.
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Improve CDL Testing Efficiency: Commercial Driver’s License skills testing capacity by state driver examination stations and third-party testers is severely constrained. Some students completing federally mandated driver training programs are waiting over two months to secure a testing slot. This provision allows training schools to reserve CDL testing slots and allows current third-party examiners to test students outside of their program.
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Increase Funding for Truck Parking: A 2019 MnDOT Truck Parking Study found the need for targeted expansion of truck parking at Minnesota trunk highway public rest areas. Lack of adequate parking increases driver fatigue and reduces highway safety. This provision appropriates funds or bond to increase truck parking on major Minnesota truck routes.
The Minnesota TruckPAC is the affiliated political action committee of the Minnesota Trucking Association. Established in 1932, the Minnesota Trucking Association represents more than 530 companies in Minnesota. It exists as a powerful voice for the trucking industry.
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The Minnesota TruckPAC exists to advance the trucking industry by supporting pro-trucking candidates. The trucking industry plays a vital role in Minnesota’s economy. In fact, more than 68% of all Minnesota communities depend exclusively on commercial trucks to move their goods. Minnesota’s trucking industry employs nearly 121,000 Minnesota residents, and last year alone the Minnesota trucking industry paid wages exceeding $5.6 billion. We look to support candidates who understand and promote the success of the Minnesota trucking industry.
