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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 410 First Street, 3rd Floor |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3628-12
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6. House ID# 304540000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Timothy P. Lynch, Senior Vice President |
Date | 09/26/2008 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Hazardous Materials Issues
Transportation Security Improvement Act
Global Warming Issues
Air Quality Issues
Diesel Engine Issues (Retrofits)
Diesel Fuel Issues (boutique, ultra low sulfur...)
Diesel Emission Legislation
Fuel Efficiency Issues
Idling Reduction Legislation
Motor Carrier Issues
Transportation Appropriations
Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel
APU Issues
EPA SmartWay Voluntary program
Fuel Supply and Cost
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
Hart |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
Kelly |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pension Reform Legislation
Independent Contractor Issues
Truck Driver Shortage Issues
Veterans Employment Training Act
Card Check Issues
Union Issues
Crossborder Issues
OSHA Issues
Workplace Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
Hart |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
Kelly |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Truck Driver Training Issues
Hazardous Materials Issues
Border Security and Safety Issues
Transportation Security Issues
Homeland Security Issues
Pension Reform Issues
Trucking/Motor Carrier Issues
Tax Issues
SSRS/UCRA Issues
Fuel Issues
Economic Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
Hart |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
Kelly |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Single State Registration Issues
Unified Carrier Registration Issues
Idling Reduction Tax Issues
Tax Reduction Issues
Motor Carrier Tax Issues
Highway Reauthorization Issues
Transportation Appropriations
Pension Reform
Federal Excise Tax on APUs
Highway Funding Issues
Fuel Tax Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
Hart |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
Kelly |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Highway Funding Issues
Highway Infrastructure Issues
Motor Carrier Issues
Tax Issues
Public Private Partnerships
Tolling Issues
Congestion Pricing
Monetization
Securitization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
Hart |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
Kelly |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Motor Carrier Safety Issues
Hazardous Materials Issues
Government Traffic Issues
Highway Reauthorization
Cargo Securement
Hours-of-Service Rules
Electronic Onboard Recorders
Public Private Partnerships
Tolling Issues
Monetization Issues
Securitization Issues
Background Check Issues
SafeStat
Speed Governors
Highway Watch (R)
Air Cargo Security Rules
Real ID Act
National Infastructure Protection Plan
Highway Funding Issues
Highway Infrastructure Issues
Highway Safety Issues
Transportation Worker ID Issues
EPA SmartWay Voluntary Program
Fuel Supply and Cost Issues
Economic Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
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Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Motor Carrier Safety Issues
Hazardous Materials Issues
Government Traffic Issues
Highway Reauthorization
Cargo Securement
Hours-of-Service Rules
Electronic On-Board Recorders
Public Private Partnerships
Tolling Issues
Monetization Issues
Securitization Issues
Background Check Issues
SafeStat
Speed Governors
Highway Watch (R)
Air Cargo Security Rules
Real ID Act
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
Highway Funding Issues
Highway Infrastructure Issues
Highway Safety Issues
Transportation Worker ID Issues
Trucking specific Issues
EPA SmartWay Voluntary Program
Fuel Supply and Cost Issues
Economic Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Bill |
Graves |
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Joseph |
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Timothy P. |
Lynch |
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Jackie |
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Michael |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transportation Appropriations
Labor/HHS Appropriations
EPA Appropriations
Transportation Security Issues
Homeland Security Appropriations Issues
Tansportation Security Administration Issues
Pension Reform Issues
SSRS/UCRA Issues
Fuel Surcharge Issues
Tax Reconciliation Issues
Trucking Specific Issues
Safety and Security Issues
Environmental Issues
Highway Safety/Promotion Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lesta Britton |
Clarke |
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Joe |
de la Torre |
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Catherine |
Evans |
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Timothy P. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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| AmeriQuest Transportation Services |
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| McLane Company, Inc. |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
| 1 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | 19 | 36 |
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| 4 | 21 | 38 |
| 5 | 22 | 39 |
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| 9 | 26 | 43 |
| 10 | 27 | 44 |
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
| 1 | 35 | 69 |
| 2 | 36 | 70 |
| 3 | 37 | 71 |
| 4 | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | 39 | 73 |
| 6 | 40 | 74 |
| 7 | 41 | 75 |
| 8 | 42 | 76 |
| 9 | 43 | 77 |
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| 11 | 45 | 79 |
| 12 | 46 | 80 |
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| 14 | 48 | 82 |
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| 17 | 51 | 85 |
| 18 | 52 | 86 |
| 19 | 53 | 87 |
| 20 | 54 | 88 |
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