The discussion included the repeal of the federal excise tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks, which would allow truck buyers to invest in more new, cleaner and safer trucks.
Sen. Grassley also held a townhall style forum with the dealership’s employees. He discussed issues important to the trucking industry, such as potential new tariffs, trade deals and an infrastructure bill, which could offer a path for FET repeal. As chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Grassley plays a pivotal role whether the FET is repealed.
“It was critical for us to educate the senator on why the FET needs to be repealed. I think we accomplished our mission,” Grask says.
During his visit, the senator also received an up-close look and briefing on the new technologies available in a Peterbilt 579 truck, which was purchased by one of the dealership’s customers, Murry Fitzer, CEO, Florilli Transportation.
