March 3, 2025 Express Update

The PPA is tracking numerous bills and pending co-sponsorship memo’s during the first two months of the 2025-2026 state legislative session. Members can view a comprehensive list of legislation by visiting our Bills We’re Watching page. If you haven’t already, please consider supporting the PPA’s advocacy efforts by making your personal contribution to POMPAC and […]

Last week, President Trump confirmed his plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico starting on Tuesday (March 4), in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on Chinese imports. Energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10% tariff. The term “energy” or “energy resources” (based on the January 20 National […]

Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 382.701, FMCSA mandates that all employers follow specific requirements for using the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is a secure, online, searchable electronic database containing all drug and alcohol violations from CDL drivers. The Clearinghouse provides employers, CDL drivers, medical review officers (MRO), substance abuse professionals (SAP), state drive […]

On Monday EPA announced it will maintain the Biden Administration’s decision to permit several Midwestern states to remove the one-pound per square inch (psi) Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver for E10 blends in their states. This puts E15 on equal footing with E10 blends, creating an artificial boutique fuels market in those and in […]

We all get the calls: Someone soliciting your business to lower your credit card processing fees. It might be your local bank, a vendor down the street, or a competitor to the vendor you are using. In this article, Jon Gilbert of Qualpay, will discuss why it’s a good idea to get your payment processing […]