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SIZE AND WEIGHT FMCSA Internal Document Reveals Agencies Hidden Agenda on Large Truck Size and Weight
Three weeks ago, truck safety advocates found out about a high level meeting called by the Assistant Secretary of Policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DoT). The purpose of the meeting, involving the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other agencies, was to discuss the U.S. DoT supporting an increase in truck size and weight and a repeal of the 1992 freeze on longer combination vehicles (LCVs).
An internal briefing paper prepared by the FMCSA was obtained by CRASH and shows that the FMCSA continues to put the economic agenda of the trucking industry first and the safety of the American public dead last.
CRASH Chair Joan Claybrook and others met with FMCSA Acting Administrator Annette Sandberg to communicate the safety communities outrage and opposition to the anti truck safety views expressed in the briefing paper.
The FMCSA seemed to be more concerned that CRASH obtained the "Secret" document than with the anti-safety contents of the FMCSA briefing paper.
Please use the links below to download a copy of the FMCSA briefing paper and a rebuttal paper prepared by truck safety advocates.
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