WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are poised to wield considerable influence over key trucking policies, with substantial cost implications, particularly concerning truck automation and electric vehicles. While numerous regulations and legislative proposals impact the trucking industry, here is a curated list of the top 10 most significant trucking policies that the Trump-Vance administration, in conjunction with Congress, will likely address over the next four years.

1. Engine Emissions
* **Biden-Harris Administration:** The Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3 final rule, effective for truck model years 2027 through 2032, heavily favors battery-electric and hydrogen-electric power systems.
* **Trump-Vance Administration:** This administration is expected to revise emissions standards to levels deemed technologically achievable for internal combustion engines, extend compliance deadlines, and explore alternative methods for meeting emission targets, such as renewable diesel.
* **Cost Implications:** New diesel-powered electric tractors are priced around $180,000, a stark contrast to the up to $450,000 for a new electric tractor. Furthermore, current EV batteries can weigh between 12,000-16,000 pounds, reducing cargo capacity due to highway weight restrictions.

2. Speed Limiters
* **Biden-Harris Administration:** The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a proposed rule scheduled for January 2025.
* **Trump-Vance Administration:** This rule could face delays, potentially indefinitely.