WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing titled “Keeping Goods Moving: Continuing to Enhance Multimodal Freight Policy and Infrastructure” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. This hearing will examine the importance of the multimodal freight transportation network and policies needed for a growing economy.

Witnesses:

• Mr. Derek J. Leathers, President and Chief Executive Officer, Werner Enterprises
• Mr. Lance M. Fritz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Union Pacific
• Mr. Michael L. Ducker, President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Freight
• Mr. James Pelliccio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Newark Container Terminal

Hearing Details:
 
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
 
This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.