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Definitely a lot of highs and lows over the last year for the trucking industry, with new regulations, proposed regulations on hold and big spending for safety gains.
"Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains thanks to the National Roadway Safety Strategy, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and regulatory proposals aimed at mandating assisted driver systems for heavy trucks. At a House Transportation Committee hearing on Dec. 13, Ann Carlson, acting administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said the trend in fatal accidents has slightly decreased in 2023."

On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses | Transport Topics Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.

We're not getting political here, or endorsing any candidates, but this quote from Vivek Ramaswamy, when announcing his appearance at the Truckers Jamboree later this month in Iowa, really hits home the importance of truckers. “Truckers are a crucial link in the American supply chain that power America’s economy. They’re not just haulers of goods -- they're the guardians of freedom on our highways." This is something that everyone in the industry can get behind, the guardians of freedom!

GOP candidate Ramaswamy to talk trucking at Iowa 80 Truck Stop Dec. 21 Truckers are "not just haulers of goods -- they're the guardians of freedom on our highways."