I am honored to be recognized by such an important coalition dedicated to safer highways. The Department of Transportation recently released a report confirming that these heavier, multi-trailer trucks would be more likely be involved in fatal accidents. In 1998, more than 5,000 Americans died and an additional 123,000 were injured in heavy truck crashes.
Large trucks are already major contributors to highway gridlock.
I am working hard in Washington to find innovative solution to reduce congestion on our roads.