In its government shutdown plan, the Department of Transportation says most agencies that handle trucking will be largely unaffected by the shutdown.
There’s a government shutdown, which federal agencies expect will lead to the furlough of numerous government employees. The trucking industry, while comprised of mostly private businesses, still relies on government entities to ensure that operations are safe and going smoothly. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the Department of Transportation, deals with safety as it pertains to trucks and also handles CDLs (commercial drivers licenses) used by semi-truck drivers. The DOT is also responsible for weighing semi-trucks at stations along the side of the road. Naturally, those in the trucking industry might have concerns about how or if this government shutdown will affect them.
