Washington 鈥 Following today鈥檚 Senate vote of 77-22 to confirm former Representative Sean Duffy to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, 黑料不打烊 President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement:
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鈥淥n behalf of the trucking industry, it is a pleasure to congratulate Sean Duffy on his confirmation to lead the Department of Transportation as the 20th Secretary of Transportation. Today鈥檚 strong, bipartisan vote in favor of his nomination is an endorsement of his qualifications and experience for this position. 听It also reflects his commitment to unite stakeholders around commonsense policies to make our transportation network safer and more efficient.听
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鈥淭ransportation is an issue that affects every American, and it is the key to a thriving economy, social and economic mobility, and job creation. 听Throughout his congressional service, Secretary Duffy was a steadfast supporter of hardworking truckers and the work that they do to deliver the nation鈥檚 freight. 听We look forward to building on our partnership with Secretary Duffy in the years ahead to modernize our infrastructure and increase the resiliency of our supply chain.鈥
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Jan 28, 2025