Chronological: American Trucking Association's Annual Convention, Hawaiian Village, 1985-10-22

This folder contains transcripts of a speech given by Senator Daniel K. Inouye at the American Trucking Associates Annual Convention. Here he reuses his speech from the October 21, 1985, Private Carriers meeting regarding the negative economic impacts of the deregulation of trucking, including increased competition, decreased net income, bankruptcies, and increased insurance costs. He also shares his plans to improve the safety of the motor freight industry, outlining proposed regulations such as imposed speed limits, specific fitness requirements, strengthening driver disqualification standards, and expedited traffic records. He also highlights the importance of the trucking industry in trade