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Ramaswamy's vision for the trucking industry
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate, unveiled his road transportation platform at Iowa 80 on the evening of December 21. At the renowned “World’s Largest Truck Stop,” Ramaswamy shared his insights on the current state of the trucking industry in the United States, which represents an economic movement of $875 billion in the country.
Ramaswamy addressed the American Dream, emphasizing that the treatment given to truckers, essential to the U.S. economy, is not ideal for maximizing their potential in the workforce. He described truckers as the “invisible glue that holds the supply chain together.”
During his presentation at Iowa 80, Ramaswamy touched on various topics of interest to truckers, such as the risks of emerging technology, mental health, speed limiters, and reforms within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Starting with driver retention, Ramaswamy proposed that the Department of Transportation focus on studying retention rather than recruitment. He advocated for reducing driver turnover as a measure to decrease administrative costs and enhance safety in road transportation.
Regarding hours of service regulation, Ramaswamy addressed this controversial issue, noting that while some truckers argue that these rules undermine safety by limiting their ability to set schedules, a federal study suggests that implementing these regulations could prevent up to 24 deaths per year.
Ramaswamy contends that improving parking availability is crucial for driver safety. In recent years, various legislators have unsuccessfully attempted to pass bills allocating federal funds for more parking spaces, addressing this concern.
In his road transportation policy, Ramaswamy distances himself from California’s AB5 law. He proposed that compliance monitoring and educational programs could be more effective means of determining employment status. Instead of using investigative power to address employee classification, Ramaswamy stipulated his proposal for it to be used to investigate broker fraud and enhance transparency.
Ramaswamy’s transportation policies appear more favorable to truckers than to large transportation companies or the major retailers and manufacturers they serve. Despite there being over 2 million truckers in the United States, presidential candidates rarely address their concerns directly.
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