03/25/2009
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"the fact that the Administration withdrew that rulemaking is problematic, and we would encourage this subcommittee to move forward with legislation that would direct a final rule on the issue."
"Large truck fatalities have disturbingly climbed every year since 2009 in real terms and as a percentage of miles traveled."
"This important legislation will require the current federal standards for rear underride guards to be upgraded."
"Fatigue is a major truck safety problem."