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ful. Schneider invests in its owner-operators because they are committed to them and want to see them reach their goals." Owner-operators and drivers interested in business or career opportunities with Schneider National can visit www.schneiderjobs.com or call 800-28-LEASE (800-285-3273). TXDOT Extends Truck Discount On Central Texas Tollways For Entire Year In an effort to reduce traffic congestion on Interstate 35 and make Central Texas roadways safer, the Texas Department of Transportation today announced it is reducing tolls for an entire year for trucks on State Highway 130 segments 1-6 and State Highway 45SE, as a pilot program, subject to approval by the Texas Transportation Commission later this month. From April 1, 2013 through March 30, 2014, truck drivers who choose to travel non-stop between Georgetown and Seguin on the SH 130 and or SH 45SE toll bypass will pay the passenger vehicle (two-axle) toll rate. That means truck drivers will pay $18 or less on SH 130 Segments 1-6 or $11 or less for SH 130 Segments 1-4 and SH 45E. For trucks with four axles or more, the discount provides more than a 67 percent discount. The toll discount for trucks is extended as an incentive to reduce truck traffic on I-35 through the Austin area. "This is a win for taxpayers and drivers in Central Texas," said Ted Houghton, Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission. "First, truckers get the opportunity to use a high-speed alternative around Austin, and second, the discount does not cost taxpayers a dime." This latest discount follows a month long incentive that ended March 3 in which truckers were charged the car toll rate. During that time, truck traffic on SH 130 segments 1-4 and SH 45 SE increased about 50 percent over / OWNER OPERATOR/ 53 / / May 2013 OO 0513 edit.indd 53 4/5/13 2:19 PM