Bill Overview
Title: TRUCKERS Act
Description: This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from imposing any COVID-19 vaccination requirement on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or Mexico and seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port of entry.
Sponsors: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Target Audience
Population: Commercial truck drivers from Canada and Mexico
Estimated Size: 0
- The bill specifically mentions commercial truck drivers from Canada and Mexico.
- The bill focuses on truck drivers who seek to enter the United States through a land port of entry.
- The target population includes those who may have been subjected to COVID-19 vaccination requirements when entering the United States.
Reasoning
- The policy directly affects commercial truck drivers from Canada and Mexico entering the U.S. for business, suggesting limited direct impact on U.S. citizens.
- There's a potential indirect effect on logistics or competition for American truck drivers, although this is not explicitly targeted by the policy.
- Due to budget constraints, the U.S. government will not incur any direct cost in terms of public spending from this policy, which may limit its direct benefits within the U.S.
- People indirectly related to logistics or supply chain might perceive indirect changes, but these impacts are speculative and uncertain.
- American citizens might express opinions based on perceived economic or competitive changes in the trucking industry.
Simulated Interviews
Logistics Manager (Detroit, MI)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think this policy might help increase efficiency in cross-border logistics.
- Reducing vaccine requirements for drivers can lower delays, which is good for business.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Supply Chain Analyst (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy may streamline operations slightly, but I foresee minimal impact.
- Driver shortages remain a bigger issue than vaccination rules.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Independent Trucker (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 31 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm a bit worried this will mean more competition from international drivers.
- Not sure how much impact this has, but I don't think it will help me directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Customs Officer (Buffalo, NY)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could make crossings more straightforward, but our focus isn't on enforcement of health mandates.
- I don't think it affects my day-to-day much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Freight Coordinator (San Diego, CA)
Age: 37 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a small change, but could help avoid delays at crossings.
- Ultimately, supply chain issues need larger solutions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Trucking Company Owner (Houston, TX)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While removing vaccine restrictions might streamline operations, it opens more competition from abroad.
- The U.S. trucking industry faces other larger issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cross-Border Trade Consultant (Dallas, TX)
Age: 48 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This seems a relatively minor change; the real bottlenecks are elsewhere in the paperwork and regulation.
- Such policies often serve political, not practical, purposes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Economic Researcher (Chicago, IL)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's unclear if this will significantly impact local economies.
- Vaccination rules are a small piece of the cross-border trade puzzle.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired Trucker (Miami, FL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think this will affect the industry significantly.
- When I was working, other factors were way more pressing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
International Trade Lawyer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like these create more awareness than actual impact.
- Clients are concerned more with tariffs and border security, not vaccine requirements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $-5000000, High: $5000000)
Key Considerations
- The policy simplifies border crossing requirements for commercial truck drivers from Canada and Mexico.
- There could be potential logistical benefits leading to improved trade efficiency.
- Reversing such requirements may have negligible fiscal implications and reflect broader administrative changes post-pandemic.