Looking into Trucking & the Supply Chain

What is happening? The Texas House is looking into how to support the trucking industry to strengthen the supply chain system.

Why is this important? Here’s the laundry list of options that are to be examined:

• utilizing state property and right-of-way for natural gas fueling stations and truck parking
• the potential shortage of drivers and sellers of commercial trucks
• the shortage of truck parking options to accommodate hours of service regulations
• ways to reduce border crossing wait times
• Examine regulatory and statutory impediments to connected vehicle and autonomous technologies aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of trucking in Texas.

How will this be important? The movement of goods from the border and from the ports in Texas, make Texas poised to blaze new ground.