Legislative Representation

Legislative Representation - Our own lobbyists stand up for truckers' rights before the Illinois General Assembly. Members are kept informed through legislative "hotlines" and Keep on Truckin' News. Below are some of our accomplishments:

A. Introduced and had successfully passed legislation to increase weight variance from 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. on both axle and gross. Have stopped several attempts to entirely eliminate variance. Increased variance on portable scales. Introduced and passed legislation to broaden allowances for truck lengths on all routes.

B. MTA was totally responsible for expansion of the state designated highway system by over 8,000 miles, and increases of weight, width and length requirements.

C. Responsible for legislation allowing greater access on local, county and township roads.

D. Helped to reduce Federal Highway Use taxes from proposed $1,600 per vehicle per year, thus saving you $1,050 per vehicle per year.

E. Annually defeat bills that would require every truck to be tarped, loaded or unloaded.

F. Won lawsuit against State of Illinois Department of Revenue to protect your exemption from state sales/use taxes; millions of dollars refunded to truckers - this action is still saving you thousands of dollars each year. Continue to stop legislation to remove tax exemption.

G. Successfully secured passage of legislation to preserve Rolling Stock tax exemption.

H. Have successfully defeated or decreased numerous license fee and motor fuel tax increases, saving you thousands each year.

I. Secured passage of landmark legislation defining owner-operator as an independent contractor - saving millions in potential fines and legal fees.

Mid-West Truckers also maintains regional advisory boards (Southern, Central, and Northern) to stay active with legislative issues that relate to your region.

But we can't do it alone. We need your help. Join Mid-West Truckers Today!