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    What are the presidential candidates' stances on trucking issues?

    Aug. 19, 2024
    A look into how each presidential candidate could affect trucking's future.

    Who wins the U.S. Presidential Election on November 5 could affect the trucking industry in major ways. Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris have different approaches to the economy, energy—just about everything. 

    See also: FMCSA’s plans for AEB systems, speed limiters

    To help the industry understand what's at stake, we’ve looked into what Harris and Trump have said on issues vital to the industry to provide insight into how each candidate could affect operations if elected. 

    Read the full story by Fleet Maintenance Editor-in-Chief John Hitch at Fleet Maintenance, a FleetOwner affiliate. 

    About the Author

    John Hitch | Editor

    John Hitch is the editor-in-chief of Fleet Maintenance, providing maintenance management and technicians with the the latest information on the tools and strategies to keep their fleets' commercial vehicles moving. He is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and was previously senior editor for FleetOwner. He previously wrote about manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest.

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