Recognizing that the motor carrier has a critical role in the US economy and is a heavy user and funder of the transportation system, the Coalition conducted the nation’s first multi-state pilot in 2019 to bring the voice of the truckers into the national exploration of MBUF.  The impact of those challenges within an MBUF system was studied during the Coalition’s 2018-2019 pilot, which used real-world data compiled from 55 tractor-trailers to look at the trucking industry’s existing reporting requirements and analyze how MBUF could fit into the current regulatory environment. The analysis highlighted potential challenges to MBUF implementation and looked at potential synergies between current regulations and MBUF. The Coalition continues to expand this work with the launch of the first nation-wide pilot in 2020.

In addition to the truck pilots, the Coalition formed a Motor Carrier Working Group to create a forum in which trucking association representatives, fleet executives, and truck manufacturers can share perspectives, concerns and recommendations on MBUF.

The Coalition’s goal is to advance a pragmatic, data-driven conversation with stakeholders of varying viewpoints in order to identify and address concerns and recommendations of the industry and to ensure the interests of trucking are being considered when policymakers discuss a potential mileage-based user fee system.

For more information contact Patty Reich: preich1@tetcoalition.org.