Election-Year Politics May Stifle Trucking Regulation Progress

This summary of the fireside chat comes from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit held on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Regulations Impacting Large Fleets

SESSION OVERVIEW: P. Sean Garney, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, offers insights into the current regulatory environment and forecasts for large fleets in the coming year.

INSIGHTFUL QUOTES FROM P. Sean Garney:

“The outcome of the election could significantly influence whether we see movement on the speed limiter rulemaking. However, it’s unlikely that an acting administrator will announce an implementation of speed limiters soon.”

“There exists a considerable number of companies that may unknowingly employ drivers who are restricted. With the introduction of new state drug and alcohol requirements in November, many driver licenses will likely face downgrades as this information becomes more accessible to local law enforcement. This means that overall enforcement will likely become stricter.”

“Is there a role for personal conveyance in trucking? Absolutely, as we live in America, what drivers do during their off-duty hours shouldn’t be strictly governed. Nonetheless, it’s a complex challenge to establish standards that ensure safety and prevent fatigue while driving.”

“Our attention should be squarely on the reauthorization of the infrastructure law. Numerous bills have been gaining traction in Congress over the past couple of years. While some will successfully pass, others may not; however, many will have significant implications.”

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