To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel.

Support the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Support Hazmat Safety Permit reform language for inclusion in the FY 2016 THUD Appropriations Bill. Supports Hazmat Reauthorization legislation. Oppose the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax as a way to fund the federal highway system. Support increased truck weights legislation - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) Support reforming federal age requirement (lower age from 21 to 18) for short haul drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Support HR 3651, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline until December 31, 2018. Support S. 654 / HR 1267, legislation to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 1,000 gallons or less. Support permanent removal of 30 minute rest break after eight hours of service requirement for livestock and poultry industry.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as it relates to intellectual property; Trade Promotion Authority (H.R. 1890/S. 995/H.R.1295/H.R.1267)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808). Support Hazmat Safety Permit reform language for inclusion in the FY 2016 THUD Appropriations Bill. Supports Hazmat Reauthorization legislation. Oppose the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax as a way to fund the federal highway system. Support increased truck weights legislation - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) Support reforming federal age requirement (lower age from 21 to 18) for short haul drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. Support HR 3651, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline until December 31, 2018. Support S. 654 / HR 1267, legislation to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 1,000 gallons or less. Support permanent removal of 30 minute rest break after eight hours of service requirement for livestock and poultry industry.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office