Washington — Today, following the release of the U.S. Department of Labor's spring regulatory agenda, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear applauded the Trump Administration for announcing its intention to rescind the destructive independent contractor rule:
“By moving to rescind the Biden-era rule on independent contractors, the Trump Administration is rejecting a reckless, job-killing scheme finalized by Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su. That rule would have wiped out choice, crushed opportunity, and sidelined hundreds of thousands of truckers who fuel our economy. We look forward to continuing our participation in the process to repeal this rule, which will be a victory for truckers, for the economy, and for common sense.
“For more than 90 years, independent contractors have played a vital role in trucking, providing flexibility for drivers and capacity for the supply chain. More than 350,000 professional truck drivers choose to run their own businesses, set their own hours, and chart their own routes. Julie Su and the Biden Administration tried to rip that freedom away, ignoring reality and disregarding the livelihoods of the very people who keep America moving.
“We thank the Trump Administration for standing up for the rights of independent truckers and restoring a clear, fair standard that respects reality. Trucking is not a one-size-fits-all industry, and Washington bureaucrats have no business dictating how men and women pursue their careers.
“This is a positive step for our economy, for the supply chain, and for the countless entrepreneurs who embody the very spirit of free enterprise.”