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Support Trucking Industry Political Action Campaign (TIPAC)
Over 90 years ago the IMTA was founded because of the need to advocate for the trucking industry from unfair taxation in Indiana. Sometime after, Trucking Industry Political Action (TIPAC) was formed.  TIPAC is the non-partisan political action committee carrying on the tradition of advocating to ensure the trucking industry in Indiana remains successful. Funds are donated by individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, LPAs, LLCs, and LLPs that care about the betterment of our industry at a federal, state, and local level.
 
Please watch this 2 minute video to learn more about TIPAC.

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2023 Call to Action

​February 2023

Dear Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA) Member, 

Another political year is upon us. This year is a “long session” because it’s an odd year. It includes the bi-annual budget which means a lot of bills and a lot of activity in general. Trucking is a hot topic in various capacities at the statehouse. Without our voice, those who create language and ultimately bills may not reflect what is best for our industry. That is why we advocate. 

We are closely watching many bills and aggressively testifying on others. It moves quickly; by the time you receive this letter, there may be additional topics on the horizon. We are currently watching or working on things related to cameras in work zones, tort reform specific to seat belts and lawsuit abuse, speed limit, weight, road funding, employee misclassification, automated vehicles, and agency control/oversight, to name a few. Your support strengthens our voice.

The time to advocate is not only now but after session is over, preparing for 2024. It is an ongoing movement at the IMTA. Every contribution is important and vital to the success of our advocacy efforts and benefits all members. Last year contributors brought TIPAC to within 86% of the goal. This year the goal is $75,000.

A contribution form is enclosed if you are receiving this via USPS mail.  It is also available HERE online if you are receiving this electronically. Please support and if mailing checks, make payable to TIPAC. We deeply appreciate your contribution in support of the industry here in Indiana.  

TIPAC is a non-partisan, voluntary, political action committee. Any questions can be directed to Gary Langston  gary@intrucking.org / 317.941.1775 or your TIPAC co-chairs: Lance Riegle lriegle@mjai.com / 317.402.4618 and Eli McCormick Eli.Mccormick@bestwayexpress.com / 812.890.7161.


Thank you,
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Lance Riegle - Co-Chair, Eli McCormick - Co-Chair, Gary Langston - Secretary

Lance Riegle & Eli McCormick TIPAC Co-Chairs

Secretary
Gary Langston - IMTA

TIPAC Committee Members
Ex Officio - Robert Haag, Perfect Transportation, LLC
​Casey Stump, KAG
Mark Haag, Perfect Pallets, Inc.
Ted Pappert, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging John Whittington, Grammer Logistics. Inc. John Paugh, Carter Express, Inc.
​Garrett Knollman, Transmark Logistics, Inc. 
Greg Shipman, Vertical Alliance Group, Inc.  Wade Day, Hoosier Air Transport, Inc. 

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2023 TIPAC Star Contributors

5 STAR

​Bestway Express
Carter Express, Inc.
Hoosier Air Transport, Inc.
​Interstate Power Systems
KAG
​Kokomo Gravel, Inc.
​Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Mercer Transportation Co., Inc.
Perfect Pallets, Inc.
Perfect Transportation LLC
Shoshone Trucking LLC
Venture Logistics
Shorty Whittington

4 STAR

Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary
​The Kaplan Trucking Company

3 STAR

Jake & Amy Nichols
​Metzger Trucking Company, Inc.
​Stone Belt Freight Lines, Inc.
​Switzer Tank Lines, Inc.
Truck Centers, Inc. - Elkhart
Truck Centers, Inc. - Evansville
​Truck Centers, Inc. - South Bend

2 STAR

J.A.T. of Fort Wayne, Inc.
Sauder Trucking Company, Inc.
Waitt Trucking, Inc.

1 STAR

American Transport, Inc.
Great Dane
Koester's Body & Frame Shop
Merrell Owen
Shepherd Insurance
Swihart Trucking
TF Boyle Transportation, Inc.

Other Contributors

AG Trucking, Inc.
Amston Trailer Sales
Atlas Van Lines, Inc.
Bailey Trucking
Bestpass, Inc.
Bestway Express, Inc.
Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP
Brothers Express
Burns & Wilcox
Carter Express, Inc.
Cassens Transport Company
CountryMark
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies
G. W. Berkheimer Co., Inc.
Garner Trucking
Harmeyer Transport, Inc.
Hoosier Air Transport, Inc.
Hoosier Equipment Service, Inc.
Jessup Logistics, LLC
Jett Express, Inc.
Klink Trucking, Inc.
Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax
LNL Trucking, Inc.
M & M Transport Services, Inc.
MC Systems, Inc.
Merrell Owen
Meyer Logistics, Inc.
Midwest Transportation Solutions
Millennial Transport Services, LLC
Moo Juice Express, Inc.
Neier, Inc.
Perfect Pallets, Inc.
Prestress Transportation, LLC
Quality Drive Away, Inc.
RAF Transport
RG Transport, LLC
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Skinner Transfer Corp.
Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc.
Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc.
Strasburger Trucking, Inc.
​Sternberg International, Inc.
Switzer Tank Lines, Inc.
Tenstreet
Tower Trailer Leasing, LLC
Trailer Transit, Inc.
Transmark Logistics
Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC
Trans-United, Inc.
Truck Centers, Inc.
Ulyat Trucking, Inc.
Vander Haag's
VTI Specialized, LLC
Vulcraft Carrier Corp.
Waitt Trucking, Inc.
Wheaton Van Lines, Inc./Bekins
Winkler, Inc.
Wischmeier Trucking Inc.
XLG Transportation