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James Oberstar: I do not think it is right to put drivers on the road with so little rest, so much fatigue and so great potential for…

On the recordApril 1, 2004
I do not think it is right to put drivers on the road with so little rest, so much fatigue and so great potential for fatalities. Now, the industry argues, well, we have not had any fatalities. But I have been involved in this fatigue issue in aviation, railroading, maritime and over-the-road truck driving for 25 years, and I know that the next fatality is just around the corner from the next weakening of safety regulations. It is inappropriate to make the change in the way in which it is proposed here. This is not the right venue, it is not the right approach, it will endanger worker safety, and we ought to oppose this amendment.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Opposing an amendment related to driver work hours and safety regulations.

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