Kay Hutchison actually said...

I think you do have and certainly should have the authority to investigate incidents.

Hutchison asserts the need for authority to investigate safety incidents.

10/28/2009

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Many operators who are put out of business because of a safety violation just turn around and file under a new name.

Truck safety has improved significantly since FMCSA was established in 2000.

PHMSA grants special permits and approvals without exercising its regulatory authority.

I share your concerns with respect to the safety issues that have been raised from the Inspector General's report.