December 2024

Executive Summary

The incoming Trump Administration in 2025 signals a major policy shift toward tax extensions, deregulation, and increased tariffs, with significant implications for the trucking and supply chain sectors. Key priorities include preserving business tax provisions, revising environmental mandates, and reshaping labor policies to favor flexibility and independent contractors.

With Republican control of Congress, the Administration is positioned to advance its agenda, though narrow margins and Senate rules may require strategic legislative approaches. Policymakers are also focused on transportation funding, workforce development, and reducing regulatory burdens, while addressing growing concerns such as cargo theft and supply chain disruptions.

Looking ahead, near-term priorities include passing federal funding legislation, advancing trucking-related reforms, and implementing the Administration’s broader economic and trade policies.

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