TANY released the following statement immediately after the vote:

“We are extremely disappointed by the MTA’s reckless decision to implement a congestion pricing policy that fails to prioritize essential cogs in New York City’s economic engine, including the trucking industry that moves nearly 90 percent of goods in the five boroughs. Make no mistake about it: this decision will have far-reaching impacts on New Yorkers everywhere, who will soon see increased prices for basic goods as motor carriers and the businesses they serve — including restaurants, bodegas, pharmacies, grocers, and everything in between – adjust to higher costs of doing business.

“It did not have to be this way. The MTA could have chosen to exempt the supply chain from its plan, attempted to find a middle ground by introducing pricing parity with passenger vehicles, or even implemented a once-a-day cap on charges to trucks – all options we have repeatedly presented to senior leadership. Instead, it has forged ahead despite the significant concerns of the industry, elected officials on both sides of the Hudson River, and regular residents across the region. Millions of people will pay higher prices for goods and services as a result.

“The trucking industry promises to continue fighting this policy and will explore all options, including litigation, to minimize the negative impact of this policy on New York City and its surrounding communities.”

The next step for TANY is to begin the litigation process and we will keep everyone updated. During this process we will also continue to seek legislative relief – asking that the legislature amend the enabling legislation to provide for pricing parity with passenger vehicles.

]]> https://www.hubtruck.com/toy-drive/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:47:42 +0000 https://www.hubtruck.com/?p=1216 Hub employees continued their generosity into December.  We had another wonderful year donating to the John Thiessen’s Toy Drive. We collected from every HUB location and filled 8 BIG boxes with toys for children of all ages.  Many thanks to our employee’s kind hearts we will be putting smiles on many children’s faces this holiday season!  

For more details please click the link before for the official NYC DOT FAQ page.

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If you have tractor trailers in your fleet that travel through the State of Connecticut, this applies to you.

Beginning January 1, 2023, a new Highway Use Fee will be imposed on certain carriers for the privilege of operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles on any highway (i.e., public road) in the state of Connecticut.

This will apply to tractor trailers (commercial combination vehicles) with a GVW of 26,000 lbs. and over. Straight trucks do not apply.

The Highway Use Fee is calculated based on a vehicle’s weight and number of miles driven in the state. The fee applies to calendar months beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Carriers will be required to register with DRS for the Highway Use Fee by January 1, 2023. After registering, a Highway Use Fee Permit will be available in myconneCT (DRS’ online filing and paying portal).  https://portal.ct.gov/DRS

TANY will be holding a free webinar on December 19th to discuss this in further detail and answer any questions you may have

https://members.nytrucks.org/events/WEBINARConnecticuts%20New%20HUT-29/details

 If you have any questions about the new law please contact Chris Gawarecki at CGawarecki@hubtruck.com

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