Legislative Outreach
MTA advocates for fundamental trucking legislation such as taxes, labor and tolling while strategically supporting related issues proposed by other associations and agencies. A few major examples:
2025
- Rep. Tom Barrett, a new member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, visited Davis Cartage Company. Rep. Barrett met with Michigan Trucking Association President/CEO Jill Sokacz and Davis Cartage President/CEO Glen Merkel to discuss key trucking industry concerns.
2024
2023
- MTA urges modernizing TSA screening requirements
- MTA joins ATA in calling on governors to provide truck parking funds
- MTA joins coalition to voice strong opposition to Michigan legislation that would make independent contractors company employees
2022
Washington, DC
2025: TBD
MTA members are invited to participate in American Trucking Associations’ Call on Washington. MTA’s delegation, led by MTA’s President, attends pre-set appointments in Washington, DC with Michigan senators and state representatives, key congressional staff, federal regulators and fellow industry leaders to discuss those issues vital to the state’s trucking industry.
Michigan Truck PAC
This political action committee is the sole medium through which the Association can participate financially in election campaigns. Your personal support of PAC is crucial to the financial well-being of the trucking industry—especially when discussing weight, tax and registration fee legislation.