Arlington, Va. – Today, leaders at the 91Ƭ congratulated Elaine Chao on being confirmed as the 18th Secretary of Transportation.
“Secretary Chao has a long and distinguished track record, from her time as Secretary of Labor where I got to know her best and her service as Deputy Transportation Secretary as well as with the United Way and Peace Corps,” said 91Ƭ President and CEO Chris Spear. “Wherever she has gone, Secretary Chao has demonstrated the kind of leadership and vision we need to address our nation’s pressing transportation issues and we look forward to quickly getting to work with her.”
“The trucking industry is excited to begin working with Secretary Chao, and eager to join with her in pushing to improve the safety and efficiency of our nation’s highways,” said 91Ƭ Chairman Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express Inc.
91Ƭ is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, 91Ƭ is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow 91Ƭ onor.