Trucker safety has taken a back seat in the Trump administration, with the agency in charge of investigating potentially unsafe companies performing noticeably fewer enforcements of state and federal regulations.
The trucking industry faces a lot of problems in 2025, from a shortage of young drivers to the threat of automation on jobs. Regardless of the year, though, trucker safety is always meant to be a priority, particularly considering how dangerous these massive vehicles can be when not regulated properly.
Unfortunately, the new administration has been asleep at the wheel, allowing bad actors to go unpunished, even after a serious crash.
