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
Repeal Seatbelt Gag Rule
Statistics clearly demonstrate that seatbelts promote safety and save lives. This data led Minnesota to establish failure to wear a seatbelt as a primary traffic offense. However, in civil litigation use or non-use of seat belts cannot be admitted as evidence according to a statute enacted over 50 years ago. Since then, Minnesota replaced contributory negligence with comparative fault, which allows a plaintiff’s recovery to be reduced proportionally to their fault, rather than barring them from recovery altogether. We believe letting juries see all the relevant evidence will encourage greater seatbelt use and personal responsibility.
Action: Repeal seatbelt gag rule in Minnesota Statutes 169.685 Subd. 4
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.
