Tagged TRALA
April 2, 2012 in Legislative
Federal legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax was introduced March 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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January 17, 2012 in Legislative
The bill, HB 322, was introduced Jan. 11 and would attempt to expand the definition of "gross proceeds" as they relate to the collection of the rental tax.
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December 14, 2011 in Legislative, Safety
Feeling the pressure from the lobbying effort of the industry and acknowledging the controversial nature of the issue, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) withdrew her amendment on rental recalls Dec. 14 during the Senate Commerce Committee's mark-up of the Auto Safety Bill.
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November 29, 2011 in Legislative
The law, which was passed in 2005, had been challenged by the Association for the American Justice in September through a petition for review.
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By American Car Rental Association, November 2011 in Legislative
Through its various incarnations, the American Car Rental Association has
continuously advocated for major car rental companies, franchise owners and
large and small independents. Today, the association is stronger than ever.
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September 28, 2011 in Legislative
Graves Law, originally passed in 2005, prohibits states from imposing vicarious liability on non-negligent owners of rented and leased vehicles. A group of lawyers recently filed a petition for review and responses to the petition are due by Oct. 21.
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May 18, 2011 in Legislative
Legislation that would have imposed unnecessarily strict requirements on vehicle rental companies that sell Collision Damage Waivers (CDWs) has been defeated through the work of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA).
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April 25, 2011 in Legislative
In Vargas v. Enterprise Leasing Co., the Florida Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff's argument that Florida statutes that set caps on vicarious liability are "financial responsibility laws" that are preserved by the Graves Law.
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February 11, 2011 in Legislative
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association is seeking clarification from the Colorado Department of Revenue regarding collection of a $2 daily fee in the state.
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February 8, 2011 in Legislative, Rental Operations
New York legislation is being proposed that would impose state-specific security mandates on truck rental companies in New York. TRALA says it has an alternative solution.
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