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Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol chief as FMCSA head

President Donald Trump nominated Derek Barrs to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which the trucking industry supported.
Derek Barrs served as the Florida Highway Patrol chief for 19 years and would be the first permanent administrator since Robin Hutcheson resigned in January 2024.
Chris Spear, President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, stated that Barrs' knowledge and collaboration will benefit the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Industry leaders expressed confidence that Barrs will improve safety and efficiency in trucking.

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Longtime Florida law enforcement official nominated to lead FMCSA

" We encourage a swift confirmation in the Senate and look forward to working with Mr. Barrs to improve the safety of our roadways.”

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Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol chief as FMCSA head

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Trump admin nominates new FMCSA administrator

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Trucking industry reacts to Derek Barrs' FMCSA nomination

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). American Trucking Associations The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauded the nomination. “With nearly two decades of experience in law enforcement and the commercial motor vehicle industry, Derek Barrs’ career has been defined by his emphasis on making our roads safer for all motorists,” sai…

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Trump nominates trucking official to head FMCSA

Derek Barrs, a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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