Defense Dept. spending law contains new trucking provisions
President Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several important provisions for truckers hauling freight for the U.S. military.
The NDAA, which passed the House and Senate earlier in December, includes a record $901 billion in military spending for fiscal 2026. Included in a law is a provision that requires the U.S. Department of Defense to provide restroom access to truck drivers who haul arms and explosives, and are required to enter a secure area at a military installation.
The law also requires DoD to establish a complaint process for government and industry stakeholders to notify the department of potential noncompliance with federal laws and agency rules regarding the transportation of military freight.
In addition, DoD must audit the Freight Carrier Registration Program to ensure that service providers have active DOT operating authority.
“Our members provide a vital service to DoD, and these reforms should improve highway safety, national security, and our partnership with a customer that our carriers are honored to serve,” said Mike Matousek, director of the American Trucking Associations’ Government Freight Conference.
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