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February 18, 1999 9:30 AM, EST

Trucking, railroads and shippers urged Congress to give the Department of Transportation primary jurisdiction over hazardous materials transportation. However, the proposal drew fire from the AFL-CIO and the Research and Special Projects Administration.

Trucking has a major role in the debate. According to DOT, motor carriers handle 94% of the transport of hazardous materials, which comes out to 275 million shipments annually.

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