Ensuring the safety of motorists on the country’s roadways is the primary focus of the U.S. Department of Transportation as it implements policies specific to trucking in a new infrastructure law, senior department officials said.
The enactment of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November tasked the department with pursuing the implementation of myriad freight and trucking provisions related to workforce recruitment and retention.
Such policies aim to enhance opportunities for truck drivers from multiple generations, as well as introduce trucking jobs to underrepresented groups in the industry. Safety Will Guide Trucking Policies’ Implementation, Top USDOT Officials Say