As the trucking industry faces both challenges and opportunities in 2025, former President Donald Trump’s continued involvement in U.S. transportation policy is drawing attention. Although not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the trucking sector, Trump’s influence on regulatory approaches and policies still resonates.
During his presidency, Trump focused on deregulation and boosting infrastructure investment, two themes that have continued under the Biden administration. Many in the trucking industry are keeping an eye on Trump’s political movements, as his stance on policies like fuel efficiency standards, trucking safety regulations, and infrastructure development could shape the sector moving forward.
If Trump runs for office again in 2024 or maintains a prominent role in shaping policy, it’s expected that his pro-business, deregulation-focused approach could provide relief to trucking companies burdened by rising costs and regulations. Trump has been an advocate for reducing taxes and regulations, which could benefit trucking companies, especially smaller fleets, by lowering compliance costs and giving them more flexibility to operate.
In the larger picture, Trump’s influence on trade and tariffs could also impact cross-border trucking operations, particularly with Canada and Mexico, which rely heavily on U.S. trucking for the transport of goods. A shift in trade policy under Trump’s leadership could bring new opportunities or challenges for the trucking industry in 2025.
