of coverage exceeded the limit. It then allocates the tax among providers. Each coverage provider pays its pro-rata share of the tax based on the cost of their coverage as a percentage of total cost. The employer must notify both the IRS and the provider of the amount of the excess benefit each provided. Coverage providers are expected
to charge back the excise tax to the employer. The amount of the tax is not to count towards the aggregate cost of coverage. The Cadillac tax is not deduct- ible; accordingly, when the provider passes the cost back to the employer as an additional fee, that amount will be “grossed up” in order to compensate for taxes providers will owe on the fee. This Guidance is preliminary, and
comments are requested. As you can see, it creates an onerous procedure for employers. Bills have been introduced to modify the tax. Contact your legislator to express your views on these proposed processes. For more information contact Olin
Wage at 501-377-3487. SOUTHERN TIRE MART RANKS #1
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877.STM. TIRE (877.786.8473). ATR
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR COMPANY’S EDITORIAL COVERAGE
This exclusive editorial section is included
in every single edition of the Arkansas Trucking Report and is reserved for advertisers only. It is a place where advertisers may feature a service, product or newsworthy item of their choosing—such as a new location opening, a new hire, a philanthropic event you participated in or hosted, etc. Each advertiser has the opportunity to submit an advertorial of 200 words plus an image (like a photo or logo). Insider Trucking is a way for you to reach 25,000 loyal readers who are dedicated to the trucking industry and who are reading Arkansas Trucking Report from cover to cover. Submit your advertorial to Jennifer Matthews
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Insider Trucking A look at the latest products, services and news from ATR advertisers FEDEX WELCOMES NEW CEO
Salvation Army, Amway Corporation and International Flavors and Fragrances. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn.,
he received his M.B.A. from a joint program of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
SUMMIT INTRODUCES NEW PROGRAMS
In January, FedEx Freight welcomed
a new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Michael L. Ducker provides stra-
tegic direction for the Corporation’s less-than-truckload (LTL) companies throughout North America and for FedEx Custom Critical, a leading carrier of time-sensitive, critical shipments. During his FedEx career, he was
Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Express and president of its internation- al business, president of FedEx Express Asia Pacific in Hong Kong for four years and led the Southeast Asia and Middle East regions from Singapore, as well as Southern Europe from Milan, Italy. He serves on the executive com-
mittee of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations for the Obama admin- istration. In addition, he serves as chairman of the International Policy Committee, executive board member and vice chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Coalition of Service Industries, The
42 Summit Truck Group would like
to introduce their Summit Certified process and Summit Ultimate Warranty program. With a Summit Certified truck you can rest easy knowing your used truck has been through a 180 point inspection, DPF cleaning, PM Service, DOT Inspection and detail, all at the same reconditioning facility in Joplin, Mo. We have an established team in place to make sure the process runs smoothly and consistently. All trucks come with a Summit Certified packet which includes a copy of the inspection, DOT, copy of the work performed and QC document on the work completed in the process. In addi- tion, Summit Ultimate Warranties are available for 1 year/100,000 miles. This warranty includes full powertrain, turbocharger, fuel delivery, emissions package and electronic control mod- ule. Custom warranties and additional coverages are also available to fit your specific needs.
With 31 locations in eight states,
Summit Truck Group is ready to meet your truck needs. We have a large selec- tion of used inventory ready to go to work for you. Find a location near you at
summittruckgroup.com/locations or check out our inventory at sum-
mittruckgroup.com. We are also on Facebook! Join the conversation and “like” us today!
LITE-CHECK How is the voltage level at your
trailer’s ABS ECU? What if I told you I can check it in a matter of seconds all while standing at the nose of the trailer?
That is the power of an advanced
diagnostic trailer tester like the Lite- Check 920 — it acts like a tractor but with diagnostic testing based on TMC Recommended Practices. Case in point: A Canadian fleet
that runs double 53-foot trailers was having issues with the ABS ECU work- ing properly on the rear trailer. With two full-length trailers, the thing to check is the voltage level actually reach- ing the ABS ECU of both trailers. Using the 920 ABS menu, a technician can run the TMC RP 137 test that compares the voltage at the nose of the first trail- er with the voltage level at both trailers’
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