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"America is not governed by the majority, but governed by the majority of those who participate."

-Thomas Jefferson

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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. Fast forward 90+ years to today, 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.
 
As we work to reinforce our political strength and grassroots networking capabilities for the challenges ahead, we encourage you to watch Gary’s video about TIPAC to learn about the program and consider a contribution in support of Indiana candidates who understand the trucking industry and have a proven record of support. We know the return on investment will be well worth it.

2022 Letter from the Chair

​February 2022
 
Dear Indiana Motor Truck (IMTA) Member,
 
Another political year is upon us and it’s as aggressive and rough and tumble as any political season we’ve seen for a while. The decennial redistricting has generated primary races unexpected by several incumbents. We have already received several calls and other communications from legislators asking us to consider supporting their campaigns.

We were presented with an unanticipated challenge from railroads last year which forced us to protect OS/OW carriers from changes to divisible loads law. We engaged and successfully protected our member’s ability to do business in Indiana. Although permit fees were ultimately increased, the amount of the increase was significantly less than originally proposed.  

We have recently secured additional support to help address our tort reform efforts on the Indiana Seat Belt Act. The current Seatbelt Act (Indiana Code 9-19-10-7(b)) states that someone who fails to use a seat belt in an accident does not face consequences with the state’s comparative fault rules, and this will not be used to establish negligence or partial fault and responsibility for injuries from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants are prohibited from presenting evidence of a plaintiff’s use or nonuse of a seatbelt to the jury. This prohibition limits the defendant’s ability to assert key affirmative defenses including comparative fault and failure of the plaintiff to mitigate damages. A rise in ‘nuclear verdicts’ in lawsuits threatens the trucking industry, and this Act allows trial lawyers and plaintiffs to stack the system in their favor. Our objective is to change the law to allow seat belt activity as admissible evidence.

Every contribution is important and vital to the success of our advocacy efforts and benefits all members. Last year contributors brought TIPAC to within 80% of the goal.  This year the goal is $75,000.

A contribution form is available here. Please return with your company or personal check made payable to TIPAC or donate online. We deeply appreciate your contribution in support of TIPAC.

TIPAC is a non-partisan, voluntary, political action committee. Please contribute today. Any questions can be directed to Gary Langston at gary@intrucking.org or 317.941.1775 or Lance Riegle at 317.402.4618 or lriegle@mjai.com.
 
Thank you,
Lance Riegle, TIPAC Chairman
Gary Langston, IMTA President and TIPAC Secretary
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Lance Riegle TIPAC Chair
TIPAC Leadership
Chair
Lance Riegle
Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.

Vice Chair
Eli McCormick
Bestway Express, Inc.

Vice Chair Events
(Vacant)

Secretary
Gary Langston
Indiana Motor Truck Association

TIPAC Committee Members
Casey Stump, Ag Trucking
Mark Haag, Perfect Pallets, Inc.
Ted Pappert, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging John Whittington, Grammer Logistics. Inc. John Paugh, Carter Logistics, LLC
Garrett Knollman, Transmark Logistics, Inc. Parker Harrison, Old Dominion Freight Line
Greg Shipman, Vertical Alliance Group, Inc.  Wade Day, Hoosier Air Transport, Inc. 

2022 TIPAC Star Contributors

5 STAR
AG Trucking, Inc.
​Bestway Express, Inc.
​Hoosier Air Transport, Inc.
Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Perfect Pallets, Inc.
​Perfect Transportation, LLC
4 STAR
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson, & Feary​
3 STAR
Metzger & Son Trucking Co., Inc.
​​Switzer Tank Lines, Inc.
2 STAR
Burkhart Insurance Agency
Garner Trucking
J.A.T. of Fort Wayne
Jake & Amy Nichols
1 STAR
Great Dane
J.E.T. Transit, Inc.
Koester's Body and Frame Shop
​Merrell Owen
Other Contributors
​160 Driving Academy
Aero Industries, Inc.
AG Trucking, Inc.
American Transport, Inc.
Andy Mohr Truck Center
Aon
Area Transportation/ADS Logistics
Atlas Van Lines, Inc.
Bestway Express, Inc.
Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP
Boyd and Company
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
Brothers Express
Burns & Wilcox
Carter Logistics, LLC
Claim Shield
Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services
David Eaton
G.W. Berkheimer Co., Inc.
Garner Trucking
G-Diamond Transport, Inc.
Grammer Logistics
Guyer, The Mover, Inc.
Harmeyer Transport, Inc.
Hoosier Equipment Service, Inc.
Hylant
Idelic
IFCO Transport, Inc.
J Trans, Inc.
Jett Express, Inc.
Jett Express, Inc.
Johnson Petroleum, Inc.
K & K Aggregate, Inc.
Kelsy Leasing, LLC
Kinser Trucking, Inc.
Klink Trucking, Inc.
Langham Trucking
LNL Trucking, Inc.
M & M Transport Services, Inc.
Merrell Owen
Milestone Trailer Leasing
Millennial Transport Services, LLC
Neier, Inc.
Neier, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Online Transport, Inc.
Paddack's Heavy Transport & Wrecker Service
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Perfect Pallets, Inc.
Perfect Transportation, LLC
Polar King International
Prestress Transportation, LLC
Quality Drive Away, Inc.
Quality Drive Away, Inc.
RG Transport, LLC
Rush Truck Centers
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc.
Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc.
Star Fleet Trucking
Steel Warehouse
Sternberg International, Inc.
Switzer Tank Lines, Inc.
T.K.O. Graphix
The Kaplan Trucking Company
TLG Peterbilt
Tower Trailer Leasing, LLC
Tradition Transportation Company LLC
Transmark Logistics
Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC
Truck Centers, Inc.
UHL Truck Sales
Venture Logistics
VTI Specialized, LLC
Vulcraft Carrier Corp.
Waitt Trucking, Inc.
Williams NationaLease
Winkler, Inc.
Wischmeier Trucking Inc.
XLG Transportation
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