Mid-Year Review of Congress’ Progress on Pro-Trucking Policies
Congress recently adjourned for its annual August recess following a productive July session that was punctuated by a number of significant wins for our industry.
These victories would not have been possible without ATA’s repeated engagements with Capitol Hill. ATA experts are in regular contact with congressional leaders and staff to educate them on the trucking industry and effective policies that can best support fleets and drivers.
*Improvements to young driver apprenticeship program advanced.
*Base access provision included in NDAA.
*House moved bill to overturn California’s destructive mandates.
*Resolution opposing NYC congestion pricing breaks partisan gridlock.
*ATA presses provision to protect independent contractor model.
*ATA renews push to repeal FET.
details at more at: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/mid-year-review-congress-progress-pro-trucking-policies