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Association is a reputable cause to sup- unique advantages. inconsistencies with quality, if you ven-
port and a great first step toward curing Although they’re more expensive, ture out into the off brands.
this disease once and for all.” synthetics perform well with engine Before you schedule your next oil
protection because they have highly change at a TA Truck Service facility,
TA/PETRO TRUCK SERVICE refined uniform molecules. Their addi- make sure to consider these factors.
KNOWS THE ‘GOOD OIL’ tives break down much slower, which Although choosing the correct oil can
While all engine oils come from extends oil drain intervals. In fact, it is be difficult, it’s important to choose
the ground, the differences between common to see four times the mileage well, because oil is the life blood of your
conventional and full-synthetics are between truck oil changes when switch- engine. ATR
huge. It can be difficult to decide which ing to synthetic.
option is right for you, but with some Blended oils play the middle
basic knowledge you can be confident in ground. Compared to conventional oil, TAKE CONTROL OF
your selection. blended oils offer better engine protec-
When judging truck oil, the three tion, somewhat extended drain intervals YOUR COMPANY’S
areas most commonly considered are and come in at a more affordable price EDITORIAL COVERAGE
engine wear protection, drain intervals than full synthetic.
and price. Conventional oil is easily Just remember, when selecting This exclusive editorial
the most affordable, but full-synthetic blended oil, stick only to brands with section is included in every
and semi-synthetic oil offer their own good reputations. There are many single edition of the Arkansas
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PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR GAS TAX GROWS


The Mineta Transportation Institute has been collecting data on the public’s support for gas and mileage
taxes for the past 8 years. The latest survey results show that a majority of Americans would support higher
taxes for transportation under certain conditions and that support has been growing since 2010.


Gas Tax: 10¢ increase with revenue 2010
spent on projects to maintain
streets, roads and highways
2011
2012
Gas Tax: 10¢ increase with revenue
spent on projects to reduce
accidents and improve safety 2013
2014
.5¢ sales tax 2015

2016

Gas Tax: 10¢ increase with revenue spent 2017
to reduce local air pollution


Gas Tax: 10¢ increase with revenue dedi-
cated to transportation projects
to reduce global warming



Gas Tax: 2¢ increase
per year for 5 years


Mileage Tax: rate varies by vehicle’s
pollution level (average 1¢ per mile)


Gas Tax: 10¢ increase with
information about average
driver’s annual costs




Gas Tax: 10¢ increase




Mileage Tax: flat rate of 1¢ per mile


0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 %
Source: Mineta Transportation Institute
ATR

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The Road to Recovery







Editor’s Note: As reports continue to come in that Puerto Ricans are struggling to recover without enough water, food, health care and electricity almost
a month after Hurricane Maria tore through the island and residents of Houston and Florida are still expecting months of cleanup, the wheels of trucks
have not stopped rolling with trailers full of supplies for relief and rebuilding. Walmart especially has been a leader in delivering aid in the recovery
efforts. ATA would like to thank every company who reached out to help our fellow Americans despite logistics challenges, pouring money, manpower
and equipment everywhere the waters rose. We are proud to represent an industry that carries hope into hurting communities.


By Tracy Rosser annually to deliver countless loads of high winds and devastating flooding.
Guest Writer merchandise to Walmart and Sam’s Club Many facilities were temporarily closed.
locations across the nation. Since then, most stores and clubs have
When Hurricanes And it’s because we work on this been able to bounce back and continue
Harvey, Irma and Maria scale every day that our drivers are so to serve our customers in areas affected
made landfall in August well-equipped to respond quickly during by these hurricanes. It’s because of the
and September of this major emergencies, delivering truckloads hard work and dedication of our people
year, they impacted mil- of supplies, basics, food and water to that facilities are quickly re-opening and
lions of people in their people impacted by devastating natural helping impacted communities rebuild.
path, destroying homes, knocking out disasters. Our responses to Harvey, Irma We’re proud of the great job our opera-
power and flooding towns as they crawled and Maria were full-company efforts that tions, merchandising and supply chain
across the Caribbean, Gulf and Atlantic demonstrated how our incredible people teams have done in supporting our cus-
coasts — forever changing the lives of make a difference. We also depended tomers, associates and their families.
those who live and work in these areas. on drivers from all of the trucking com- Walmart’s support hasn’t stopped
Our associates responded to these panies that support us — we can’t thank yet, nor will it soon end. Beyond the
emergencies with a level of outstand- them enough for their assistance in help- round-the-clock, hands-on work of our
ing service that is simply admirable. ing stand up hundreds of communities in associates, our company committed $20
Throughout Walmart’s 55-year history, the wake of these hurricanes. million to Harvey relief efforts. We also
we’ve been known for our low prices and You likely saw or heard about thou- donated at least $10 million to Irma
for revolutionizing the retail industry. sands of our associates who pitched in to relief and recovery efforts, as well as up
We’ve also applied what we’ve learned in help. One of many great examples dur- to $5 million in cash and product to
serving thousands of communities across ing Harvey includes a group of associates assist Puerto Rico with recovery efforts.
America in how we respond to major from Pleasanton, Tex., who drove two Giving back to our communities is
disasters and helping people when they hours to Corpus Christi to deliver truck- part of who we are — it has been, and it
need it. loads of food and essentials to associates will be in the future, part of a culture
One group that helps us step up and their families who were impacted that differentiates our company. While
during disasters is our drivers, who are by the hurricane. Many local stores gave we never want to see people in harm’s
part of the largest and safest private thousands of dollars in merchandise to way, one thing that can be counted on is
fleet in the industry. On any typical day first responders, volunteers and medical for Walmart to be there when communi-
across our country, you see our trucks professionals. ties need us most. ATR
on the road and the hard work of our Hundreds of Walmart facili-
drivers in action. Their commitment to ties — including supercenters, Sam’s Tracy Rosser is the senior vice presi-
dent, transportation at Walmart U.S.
service is amazing: Together, our driv- Clubs and distribution centers — in the He also serves on the Arkansas Trucking
ers travel more than 700 million miles path of these storms were exposed to Association’s board of directors.

Opinions expressed on this page may not reflect official policies or opinions of the Arkansas Trucking Association or the American Trucking Associations.

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