Advocacy
When Trucking Costs Rise, We All Pay
Help Protect Trucking's Future
Trucking keeps Nebraska moving. From the groceries on our shelves to the goods that power our communities, every Nebraskan depends on a strong trucking industry. But rising legal and insurance costs put that industry, and the families and businesses it serves, at risk.
The Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) is on the front line, advocating for policies that protect Nebraska carriers, drivers, and consumers. We work with lawmakers, regulators, and community leaders to advance fairness, accountability, and economic common sense.
Quick References
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
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.
Make Your Voice Count
The decisions made in Lincoln affect the cost of moving goods and the cost of living in Nebraska. Contact your State Senator and urge them to support fair, commonsense policies that keep Nebraska strong and moving forward.
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.
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.
*Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible