Navigating Trump 2.0: Regulatory Insights for the Trucking Industry
Key Legal and Policy Implications for the Trucking Industry
Under the New Administration
From Speed Limiters to Broker Transparency, Prepare for What’s Ahead in the Trucking Industry
Discover how the new Trump Administration is poised to reshape the trucking industry’s regulatory landscape. This special report, authored by industry expert Jim Mullen, dives into the critical legal and policy developments that trucking executives, NMFTA members, and industry stakeholders need to prepare for. From emissions regulations to labor policies, gain insight into what lies ahead and how these changes could impact your business.
Read Jim Mullen's special report to discover:
- Key priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and potential regulatory rollbacks affecting trucking emissions and zero-emission mandates;
- The latest updates on Department of Transportation (DOT) initiatives, including speed limiters, autonomous trucks, and broker transparency;
- Insight into labor policy developments, including the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and independent contractor definitions; and
- Predictions on the Trump Administration’s approach to safety regulations like side underrides.
This compelling analysis offers actionable insights for executives, regulatory professionals, and decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a shifting policy environment. Fill out the form to access the full report now!
Jim Mullen
Founding Principal, Mullen Consulting, LLC
Jim Mullen has nearly 20 years of broad executive experience in the trucking industry and is the founding principal of Mullen Consulting, LLC. Jim represents motor carriers, trade associations, and autonomous vehicle stakeholders on various transportation related matters. Jim is also the Executive Director of the Clean Freight Coalition, a coalition of stakeholders in the trucking industry with the mission to advocate for sound public policies regarding the transition to zero emission trucks.
Jim held the position of Chief Administrative and Legal Officer for a publicly traded company that develops the technology for autonomous trucks from 2020-2022.
From 2018-2020, Jim served as Acting Administrator and Chief Counsel of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Prior to the FMCSA appointment, Jim was a lobbyist in DC for various stakeholders in the transportation and trade industries. And for over a decade from 2005-2016, Jim was the General Counsel at Werner Enterprises.
Jim started his professional career as a trial lawyer in Omaha, NE in 1993.