Peters confirmed as DOT Secretary

Nov. 1, 2006
Early last month, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation. A former Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, Peters succeeds Norman Y. Mineta, the longest-serving DOT Secretary. Mary is an innovative thinker who will work with state and local leaders to confront challenges and solve problems, said President George W. Bush. I look forward to working with her

Early last month, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation. A former Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, Peters succeeds Norman Y. Mineta, the longest-serving DOT Secretary.

“Mary is an innovative thinker who will work with state and local leaders to confront challenges and solve problems,” said President George W. Bush. “I look forward to working with her to reduce highway and aviation congestion, modernize our nation's infrastructure and increase the efficiency of travel in our country.”

Sponsored Recommendations

Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...

80% Fewer Towable Accidents - 10 Key Strategies

After installing grille guards on all of their Class 8 trucks, a major Midwest fleet reported they had reduced their number of towable accidents by 80% post installation – including...

Proactive Fleet Safety: A Guide to Improved Efficiency and Profitability

Each year, carriers lose around 32.6 billion vehicle hours as a result of weather-related congestion. Discover how to shift from reactive to proactive, improve efficiency, and...

Tackling the Tech Shortage: Lessons in Recruiting Talent and Reducing Turnover

Discover innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry during this informative webinar, where experts will share insights on competitive...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!