Ryan pushes bill to give truck drivers a tax break

Ryan pushes bill to give truck drivers a tax break

KINGSTON, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan has introduced bipartisan legislation that, if enacted, would provide a tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers. Ryan, D-Gardiner, said he has sponsored the “Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act.” “The law would allow for a refundable tax credit for current drivers and an enhanced credit for new truck drivers and people in trucking apprenticeship programs,” Ryan’s office said. R…

New House bill aimed at retention would give most truckers $7,500 tax credit

“Truck drivers keep the American economy moving forward. They work long, hard hours with little support to make sure that people across the country have everything that they need for daily life."

Bill seeks to eliminate 12% tax on heavy-duty trucks put into place over 100 years ago

A bill reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week aims to support truckers by removing a tax on the sale of heavy-duty trucks. On March 27, 2025, Reps. Doug LaMalfa, Chris Pappas, Darin LaHood, Salud Carbajal, and Max Miller reintroduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025. The bill would repeal the 12% federal excise tax (FET) currently imposed on heavy-duty vehicles. The FET was established in 1917 to aid the U.S. g…

Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Truck Driver Shortage

(Washington D.C.)  U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has introduced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide truck driver shortage, ease supply chain disruptions, and reduce costs for American families. The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18), proposes targeted tax credits for truck drivers—offering a refundable credit for current drivers and an enhanced cred…