曹留社区 PAC
Butch Rise
Letter from the PAC Chairman
I’m a big believer in the importance of style and how it can make an impact on other people’s perceptions.聽My trucks are a bright yellow to capture folks鈥� attention and make sure they recognize the Stallion brand. I always wear a jacket to meetings to let my peers know I respect them and take them seriously. And I proudly sport my 鈥淚 铀� TRUCKS鈥� button on my lapel so everyone knows how proud I am to be a part of this industry.
In politics, making an impression is a bit more complicated. You can鈥檛 just wear a 鈥淪upport Truck Parking鈥� button and expect funding for infrastructure to magically appear. You have to get in the game. You have to get in front of candidates to tell them what matters most to your business and our industry, and you have to support their campaigns.
The 曹留社区 Political Action Committee was founded to help communicate the trucking community鈥檚 goals of safety and successful business to those running for and currently holding political office in Arkansas. The 曹留社区-PAC knows how to make an impression on legislators by laying out a solid game plan and helping draft the best political players.
But the 曹留社区-PAC can鈥檛 be successful without your help. And with more special interests than ever competing for their attention, we have to work harder to get noticed.
Don鈥檛 worry 鈥� 曹留社区 makes it easy to support the PAC, from lunches with legislators in every corner of the state, to healthy competition with peers during the Play for the PAC Bracket Challenge and Bowling Tournament to simply clicking a and donating whenever the moment strikes you.聽
From me, all supporters of the 曹留社区-PAC and the Arkansas trucking industry as a whole, thank you for getting in the game, making an impression and making an impact.聽聽
曹留社区 Political Action Committee (曹留社区 PAC)
To give us the best chance of passing pro-trucking, pro-business bills, the 曹留社区 Political Action Committee was formed in 2010 to financially support candidates who demonstrate support for our industry.
Our elected officials make decisions every day that impact our daily lives, our jobs and our industry. That鈥檚 why it is so important that we not only support pro-trucking candidates, but that we continue to educate those officials on the issues impacting trucking.
The 2022 election cycle was the biggest in our state in a decade as a result of the 2020 U.S. Census redistricting. Over this election season, the 曹留社区 PAC contributed $94,150 to state campaigns; 75% of these candidates won their races. Your support of the 曹留社区 PAC allows us to make these contributions and to keep trucking top of mind for our legislators.聽
The 曹留社区 is currently working on or monitoring the following issues:
- Lawsuit abuse reform
- Towing reform
- Truck parking capacity
- Autonomous Vehicle (AV) framework
- Cargo theft/freight fraud prevention, protection and deterrents
- Commercial driver License (CDL) standardization
- Emissions standards and timelines
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle policies
- Fuel economy standards
- Independent contractor model
- Infrastructure funding
- Federal preemption/meal and rest breaks
- Marijuana legalization
- Safety technology policies and incentives
- Speed governors
- Tariff and trade policies
- Truck size and weight laws
- Corporate/employer taxes (unemployment, excise, income)
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) testing
- Driver medical qualification standards
- Workforce training and access
- Workers' compensation laws and regulations
- Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA)
- Driver distraction laws
- Hours-of-service regulations
- Federal transportatoin reauthorization legislation
- Leasing and tolling of interstates
- OSHA reform and regulation
- Hazardous materials regulations
- State and federal highway law enforcement policies
- Weight distance tax
- Protecting the sales tax cap on tractors and semi-trailers
- Vehicle Mileage Taxes (VMT)
- Biodiesel mandates
- And more . . .
Play for the PAC: Where Industry Impact Meets Entertainment
Turn your competitive spirit into political action through our year-round series of engaging fundraisers supporting the 曹留社区 Political Action Committee:
- 曹留社区-PAC Bracket Challenge – Put your basketball bracket skills to the test for just $25 per entry. Fill out your picks for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and compete for a grand prize of 50% of the total pot. The champion’s name is engraved on our traveling trophy, earning them year-round bragging rights in the Arkansas trucking community.
- Spring Golf Tournament – Join industry colleagues for a day on the green. Network with fellow trucking professionals while supporting the PAC through friendly competition, complete with prizes and plenty of memorable moments.
- Fall Bowling Tournament – Round out the year with our lively bowling tournament. Form a team and compete for custom trophies while building connections across the industry. It’s the perfect blend of casual networking and spirited competition.
Each event in our Play for the PAC series offers a unique way to support the industry’s advocacy efforts while enjoying time with colleagues. Whether you’re a basketball enthusiast, golfer or bowler 鈥� or just enjoy friendly competition 鈥� there’s a perfect opportunity for you to get involved.
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