conference and regional state meetings are also laden with the safety training programs. we routinely volunteered to assist national transportation safety board in any of their investigations, as we did following the accident involving worldwide tourist. uma has long advocated for stronger enforcement of existing federal and state motor carrier safety regulations for our vehicles and drivers. initially, we have long supported initiatives based on sound science and research that truly improve safety, many of which are included in mr. schuster's bill, which is co- sponsored by members of this committee. as well as other members of congress. the bill contains obtainable guidelines that enhance the national transportation safety administration's efforts to promulgate rules that will