US trucker says Biden still falling short after touting industry progress

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Monte Wiederhold, a truck driver with more than four decades of experience, slammed President Biden's speech touting progress in the industry, arguing that the regulations drivers face should be reduced.

" on Tuesday, Monte Wiederhold, a truck driver from Ohio with more than four decades of experience, slammed the president's speech and stressed that the regulations drivers face should be reduced.Wiederhold noted that once drivers start their work day, "the 14-hour clock is running in their head and it’s in front of them," and, therefore, "they are kind of in a hurry to get things done.

"So If we could do away with the 14-hour clock and let more flexibility in the hours of service [we] would be a lot better off," he argued. Speaking from the White House on Monday President Biden said that since he took office, his administration has started "to turn things around" for the industry.

"In fact, 2021 was the best year for trucking employment since 1994," the president said. "There are now 35,000 more trucking jobs than there were before the pandemic." Wiederhold stressed that the administration should cut more red tape to help the industry, pointing out that one reason drivers are leaving their jobs is because they spend nearly one hour a day looking for a place to park so they can take their mandated rest break. "Unfortunately, a lot of times these guys … and girls wind up parking alongside the interstates on exit ramps, and they are not a safe place to park, No.

 

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