Press Release

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Statement on Meera Joshi

Dec 20, 2021

Arlington, Virginia – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ President and CEO Chris Spear issued this statement following reports that FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi, who was nominated to head the agency, will be leaving the Administration to accept a position as Deputy Mayor of New York City:Ìý
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“Meera Joshi has led FMCSA through historic times—as an unprecedented global pandemic, countless natural disasters, a cyberattack on a major domestic pipeline, and widespread workforce shortages challenged the freight economy in ways never before seen.
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“Throughout her tenure, the trucking industry has found Deputy Administrator Joshi to be a candid, collaborative, and valued partner in government. Her use of data and stakeholder input drove a sound policy process designed to meet real-world needs. Her leadership has helped to ensure our industry could continue to safely serve the American people and meet the demands of the economy during these incredible times."
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