May 21, 2008
WASHINGTON – Lessors and their customers are applauding New Mexico’s new policy of using license plate numbers to conduct tax compliance queries at Ports of Entry (POE) into the state.
Tags: New Mexico, Plate Based, Tax Checks, TRALA
April 30, 2008
WASHINGTON – TRALA is opposing the consideration of New Jersey legislation that would mandate speed limiting devices on any commercial truck operating in the state until a decision is made on a federal rule.
Tags: New Jersey Assembly Bill 2415, speed limiting devices, TRALA
WASHINGTON – TRALA and its industry allies are opposing legislation that would impose a statewide $6 per day tax on motor vehicle rentals in Colorado.
Tags: Colorado, Rental Car, Tax, TRALA
April 22, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA – During its recent Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) honored 13 of its members who have served the association and industry for more than a quarter of a century.
Tags: honorees, TRALA
April 16, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Southeastern Leasing and Rental President Mike McMahon of Charlotte, North Carolina, was selected by the members of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association as its 2008-2009 Chairman.
Tags: Election, TRALA
March 19, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Gary Cockrell was selected as the Truck Renting and Leasing Association’s (TRALA) 2008 Driver of the Year.
Tags: Driver of the Year, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Ryder, TRALA
February 27, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA – TRALA-supported legislation to establish a sales tax exemption for maintenance and repair costs on trucks over 26,000 lbs. was introduced in the Connecticut Assembly on Feb. 14, 2008.
Tags: Connecticut, Parts & Labor, Sales Tax, TRALA
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