Advocacy Publications

IRTBA provides you with an archive of industry white papers, position papers, opinion editorials news articles, and industry statistical data - all to better serve our industry advocates. 

Through additional resources from our national affiliate, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), we're able to provide you with a plethora of information on the national level. 

For more information, please visit ARTBA's Government Affairs Information page.


Transportation Industry Data

IRTBA provides you with the talking points, data, and statistics you need when you contact or meet with your legislator. We've put together one-page reports on multiple industry topics of interest so that you're always prepared to advocate on behalf of the transportation industry. 
 

White Papers

White Paper - Prevailing Wage on Materials Suppliers and Haulers 2023 

Construction Industry Impacts from Materials Strike IRTBA White Paper 2022 

DOL Prevaling Wage Update 2022 

IRTBA White Paper Opposition to Direct Payments to Subcontractors 

DBE Cap White Paper 

Davis Bacon Act Proposed Rule May 2022

ERISA White Paper 2018 

IDOT Bonus Policy Whitepaper May 2017

Local Hiring Preference 2015 

Veterans Preference CMS Testimony 2014 

IRTBA WHITE PAPER, No Cure 2011