Advocacy

Protecting Nebraska’s Trucking Future

Help Shape The Future

Every Nebraskan depends on trucking, from the groceries we buy to the goods that power our communities. Yet rising legal and insurance challenges threaten the stability of the industry that keeps our state connected.

The Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) stands at the front line, advocating for policies that protect Nebraska carriers, drivers, and consumers. We work with lawmakers, regulators, and community leaders to ensure that public policy reflects fairness, accountability, and economic common sense. Our efforts focus on addressing concerns that directly impact the cost of doing business, the price of everyday goods, and the future of transportation in our state.

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Kent Grisham speaking to the press with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers.

Key State Issues

Unreasonable Non-Economic Damage Awards

Unlike medical malpractice cases, there is no cap on non-economic damages in lawsuits against the transportation industry, making trucking companies vulnerable to excessive verdicts.

Third-Party Litigation Financing

Investors fund lawsuits in exchange for a portion of settlements, turning legal claims into profit-driven ventures rather than a means of compensating victims.

Extended Statute of Limitations

Nebraska’s four-year statute for personal injury claims is longer than in 45 other states, creating prolonged legal uncertainty.

Manipulative Litigation Tactics

Plaintiffs’ attorneys increasingly exploit juror biases by targeting business practices unrelated to the accident, shifting focus from fair compensation to punitive financial penalties.

Inflated Medical Expenses

Some physicians overstate medical costs to maximize settlements, distorting fair damage assessments.

Seat Belt Accountability

Under Nebraska’s “seat belt gag rule,” plaintiffs’ damages can only be reduced by 5% for failing to wear a seat belt, limiting accountability for personal safety decisions.

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Make Your Voice Heard

The Nebraska Trucking Association and its coalition partners need your support. Contact your Nebraska State Senator today, and let them know how important it is for our state to address the key issues facing the trucking industry. Your voice is a powerful tool in this fight for commonsense legislation.

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The Problem

America’s trucking industry includes family-owned small and medium businesses, independent owner-operators, and national carriers that move most American goods and offer careers to millions. Unfortunately, some bad actors have entered the industry and take advantage of gaps in programs, systems, and laws, sometimes acting illegally. This is not acceptable. Even though they are a small part of the industry, their actions have a big negative impact on safety, fairness, public image, and the morale of trucking professionals.

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Support Nebraska Trucking Advocacy

Each of these issues carries real-world consequences. Excessive verdicts and litigation costs ripple across Nebraska’s economy, raising prices for families and small businesses alike. Through education, outreach, and testimony, NTA works to ensure lawmakers understand these impacts — and to champion reforms that protect our industry and everyone who depends on it.

Your support strengthens our voice in the Capitol and beyond. Donate*, share our message, and stand with Nebraska trucking. Together, we can protect the people and businesses that keep our state moving forward.

Help keep Nebraska moving forward.

Your voice and your gift fuel the Nebraska Trucking Association’s work to protect fair, affordable, and safe transportation across our state. Every contribution helps us educate lawmakers, fight lawsuit abuse, and ensure trucking remains strong for businesses and families alike.

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*Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible