If you are looking for an answer on how HVUT declares its use for yourself or the nation, then this is exactly for you. Yes! As Sandy weakened in the recent past, DOT’s helping hand strengthened and wasted no tick. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has declared $13 million as down payment for emergency relief funds to help begin repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The evaluations are still in process at northeast area to precisely define the boundary of the damages. Ray LaHood says,

“President Obama has directed us to immediately help restore vital transportation infrastructure following this unprecedented and devastating storm – and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

Department Of Transportation expects to apply for additional emergency relief funds. The quick relief funds from DOT on behalf of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are now useful for various repairing process including bridges and tunnels that are highly essential. The FHW administrator Victor Mendez says “This funding is only the first step in the difficult process of helping the region recover. The federal government stands ready to assist in helping affected states repair roads and bridges”

In order to help the interstate truckers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides this direct relief funds. Following the super storm sandy, your tax contributions indeed has helped to save lives and highway roads. Kudos to you all responsible taxpayers who have understood the importance of paying HVUT taxes, without which such relief and repair funds could not have existed as a helping hand now. Meanwhile, we understand you cannot steer your trucks on Sandy struck roads but you may utilize this time to file your taxes with tax2290.com, if you haven’t done so far! File your HVUT taxes on time and help the nation re-shape.