Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, issued the following statement on the nomination of Sean Duffy to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
“The Association of American Railroads congratulates former Congressman Sean Duffy on his nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. We look forward to working with Secretary-Designee Duffy upon his confirmation, focusing on shared priorities essential to our nation’s success: ensuring safe, efficient transportation that reduces costs, bolsters domestic manufacturing, and enhances competitiveness. Freight railroads are committed to partnering with the incoming Trump administration and USDOT to improve safety and strengthen supply chains nationwide.”
