Legal Action Fund

A well-funded Legal Action Fund (LAF) is critical to ensuring that TRALA has the necessary resources to protect our industry and advance our goals in Congress and all 50 states. 

 

Over the years, TRALA’s LAF has been essential in funding amicus briefs and government relations activities at the state and federal levels to protect our industry. These challenges are expensive but critical to the success of TRALA’s advocacy efforts.

 

Over the past year, TRALA has been successful in one major case involving a rental company that was being sued due to the truck being used in a “ramming” terrorism case, even though the rental company did nothing wrong and complied with every law.  This victory likely saved our members millions in possible future lawsuits.  Another case claiming renting and leasing companies are actually insurance companies, was also resolved in TRALA’s favor in the state of Nevada.

 

Currently, TRALA is working on a case in Pennsylvania where a claim was levied arguing that rental companies must confirm whether a driver’s license is valid or not even though many states refuse to share that information with rental companies currently.  In addition, TRALA has filed an amicus brief in support of Congress in their lawsuit fighting their ability to pass CRAs with respect to emissions rules in California. 

 

These cases, along with a variety of legislative initiatives in the states and in Congress, require TRALA to react in a moment’s notice, utilizing not only our grassroots and lobbying efforts, but to spend the necessary funds in order to achieve success.  Your support of the LAF makes this all possible.

 

Please consider making a contribution today in support of the TRALA LAF. You may contribute online by following the link below or you may mail in a contribution to the following address, check payable to the Truck Renting and Leasing Association: 

TRALA
675 North Washington Street, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22314

Thank you for your support,
Jake Jacoby
TRALA President and CEO
 

 
How can I contribute?
Please click here to access TRALA's secure credit card contribution page.

Suggested Contribution Amounts
Below $50 Million:                            $1,000
$50 Million to $200 Million:              $1,500
$200 Million to $500 Million:            $2,000
$500 Million and Above:                   $2,500+

This payment is deductible for most members as a business expense.  However, TRALA estimates that 24% of the dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of the lobbying activities TRALA does on behalf of its members.  TRALA Federal Employer Identification #52-1122114.