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September 3, 2008

Road Safe America Says DOT Secretary Should Reconsider Her Opposition to Speed Governor Activation on Big Trucks

ATLANTA – In order to save lives on America’s highways and get in step with the rest of the world, the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation should reconsider her opposition to activation of speed governing devices at 68 mph on tractor trailer trucks, Road Safe America has said.

Tags: Big Trucks, DOT, Road Safe America, Speed Governor Activiation

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Government Fleet - November/December 2008

In This Issue:
Hillsborough County Names NO. 1 Public Sector Fleet, ‘100 Best Fleets’ Recognition Program, Keeping Government Vehicles Clean and much more…