Three major trucking organizations today congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House, and said they look forward to working with him and the next Congress on issues important to the industry.
Members of America Road Team Captains met President Trump in March 2017 eventAmerican Trucking Associations
The American Trucking Associations, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, and the Truckload Carriers Association all said they expect to work with the new Trump administration on addressing issues of concern.
David Heller, senior vice president of safety and public affairs for the TCA, this morning shared an email statement, which said: "Our nation has spoken, and TCA congratulates our 47th President Donald J. Trump on his decisive victory in the general election. As an association, we look forward to working with his administration and the next Congress to advance the priorities that our truckload membership has identified important to keeping America moving."
The OOIDA had a similar reaction.
"OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent congratulate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance on their resounding victory," said OOIDA President Todd Spencer. "We look forward to working with the Trump Administration and congressional allies to advance a pro-trucker agenda, which includes expanding truck parking, stopping unworkable environmental mandates, and preventing a dangerous speed limiter mandate."
OOIDA also pointed out that Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is officially on the record as a cosponsor of OOIDA's top two legislative priorities. As a senator, Vance has cosponsored the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act and the DRIVE Act, which prohibited mandating speed limiters on commercial vehicles.
While the ATA also congratulated Trump on his reelection, the organization's leader also detailed issues he hoped the new president would address.
"We congratulate President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance on their victory and look forward to working with their transition team and new administration in the days and months ahead," said the ATA's President and CEO Chris Spear.
"President Trump made trucking a priority throughout his first term and partnered with us to enact policies that strengthened the supply chain, grew the economy, and delivered for all Americans. His second term offers an historic opportunity to build upon that record and show why the best approach to governing is one paved by common sense. That begins by replacing EPA's electric-truck rule with national emission standards that are technologically achievable and account for the operational realities of our essential industry.
"With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire next year, ATA stands ready to work across the aisle on Capitol Hill to achieve pro-growth tax reform, including repealing the century-old, punitive federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers that penalizes our industry for investing in newer, cleaner, and safer equipment. We also look forward to working with the Trump Administration and Congress on a host of policies to support our workforce, protect the right of independent truckers to choose their own career path, and end lawsuit abuse by restoring balance and fairness to the civil justice system.
“The next four years will present big decisions for our nation. As we tackle these challenges and opportunities together, the Trump Administration and 119th Congress will find a constructive partner in ATA."
During Trump's first administration, trucking enjoyed a high-profile, photo opportunity-rich event at the White House, which was orchestrated by the ATA. In March of 2017, with two tractor-trailers parked on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump and Vice President Mike Pence met members of ATA's America Road Team Captains and other members of the industry.
During the event, Trump climbed up into one of the trucks, blew the air horn and mimiced being a driver. He also met with industry members to discuss health care.
