Transport Topics (Oct. 25, 2021)
American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to government officials expressing “grave concern” over potential damage that it says President Biden’s plans for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate could cause trucking companies. The federation warns that motor carriers could lose up to 37% of their drivers if a vaccine mandate is ordered for companies with 100 employees or more. The emergency temporary standard has not yet been made public, but was reportedly sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review on Oct. 12. ATA added that if the administration does not address its concerns it would be forced to take action against the proposal to protect its industry and its drivers’ livelihoods.