Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.
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FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.
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Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift
President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.
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Trump Taps Derek Barrs for FMCSA Head Amid Turmoil
The nomination of Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, follows a string of leadership changes at the agency.
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