"We understand the challenges that your committee faces to streamline the freight delivery model in this country."
"The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (``AVIA'') writes to thank you for holding the May 10th hearing entitled Freight Forward: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges to Deliver for America."
"The solution resides in a simple technical correction to this section that provides clarity and assurance..."
"Finally, safety is our highest priority--safety for truckdrivers, and safety for everyone who shares the road with them."
"Driver compensation is also at the heart of our discussions here today. Better wages will help the industry attract and retain its workers."
"I have long supported strong entry-level driver training standards so that we ensure truckers are fully prepared to safely operate their vehicles and deliver their freight."
"Supporting our workers through family-wage jobs, better working conditions, predictable and safe parking places, and lifesaving safety equipment ensures how freight moves."
"Our committee has already passed several pieces of legislation to address the supply chain challenges caused by the pandemic."
"Trucks move 73 percent of all domestic freight by value, totaling 12.6 billion tons of freight in 2020."
"The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made major investments in our freight network."
"The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and highlighted longstanding challenges facing the trucking industry."