WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Dave Taylor (R-OH-02) and a bipartisan group of colleagues have announced the formation of the Congressional Trucking Caucus, the first caucus of its kind in United States history aimed at addressing issues facing America’s trucking industry.
Taylor will serve as a co-chair alongside Representatives Shomari Figures (D-AL-02), Harriet Hageman (R-WY-AL), Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and Mary Miller (R-IL-15). The caucus is designed to provide a structured forum for lawmakers to focus on policies related to trucking safety, workforce development, supply chain reliability, and regulatory challenges.
“America’s trucking industry generates nearly $906 billion in revenue and supports 8.4 million jobs,” Taylor said. “Recent tragic accidents involving unqualified commercial drivers show why reforms are necessary. This caucus will help develop policy solutions that protect lives, support hardworking truckers, and ensure reliable transportation nationwide.”
Members emphasized the critical role trucking plays in local economies, particularly in rural and port regions. Figures highlighted the importance of trucking to Alabama’s Port of Mobile, while Hageman pointed to its role in Wyoming’s energy and agriculture sectors. Harrigan stressed the need to address driver shortages, aging infrastructure, and regulations that burden small businesses.
“If you got it, a truck brought it,” LaMalfa said, noting the industry’s importance in rural communities. Miller added that the caucus will work to strengthen road safety and ensure truckers have the support they need to keep the nation moving.
The caucus has received support from major industry organizations, including the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), American Trucking Associations (ATA), Truckload Carriers Association, Ohio Trucking Association, Trans American Trucking, and the Fracht Group. Industry leaders praised the bipartisan effort and said it would give truckers a stronger voice in Washington.
Todd Spencer, president of OOIDA, said the caucus will help Congress better understand real-world challenges on the road, including training standards, truck parking shortages, and highway safety.
Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes all or parts of 16 counties across southern Ohio. He serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.
