In this FreightWaves Special Report, FreightWaves contributor Rob Carpenter sits down with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss the state of the trucking industry exactly 12 months after President Trump's executive order.
Administrator Barrs provides a candid "report card" on the agency's progress, emphasizing that while they have seen successes, there is still a lot of work left to do to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. The two discuss the FMCSA's commitment to rooting out "bad actors" to elevate the trucking profession, the realities of the government rulemaking process, and the ultimate goal of the agency: reducing fatalities and making our highways safer.
Key Topics Covered:
- The 12-Month Report Card: Assessing the successes and the remaining work needed following the executive order.
- Enforcement Posture: Why consistent enforcement and weeding out bad actors is vital for compliant carriers.
- State Partnerships (MCSAP): How the FMCSA works with state agencies to ensure uniform training and enforcement across the country.
- Safety First: The personal and professional drive to reduce highway fatalities and ensure crash victims' lives are not lost in vain.
- The Wheels of Government: Administrator Barrs explains why the regulatory process takes time and why following the legal framework is necessary to create rules that hold up in court.

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