Transport Topics
By Eugene Mulero
January 25, 2024
Hutcheson's Departure as FMCSA Leader Adds to Work to Be Done by Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell and her colleagues will be tasked with nominating a leader for FMCSA. (Mariam Zuhaib/Associated Press)
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Robin Hutcheson’s departure from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will add to a list of transportation nominations the U.S. Senate will be tasked to consider during an election year.
Hutcheson stepped down as FMCSA administrator effective Jan. 26.
Sue Lawless, the agency’s executive director and chief safety officer, was tapped as acting deputy administrator to lead the trucking industry’s regulatory body.
“I thank Secretary [Pete] Buttigieg for his leadership and confidence and recognize the dedicated team of professionals at the Department of Transportation who work hand in hand with industry partners to serve the American people and keep our country moving forward,” View the full article: TTNews.com
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