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Shane Wilkin: “The last thing you want is someone dozing off behind the…”

Featuring: Shane Wilkin, Republican | Ohio State Senate, District 17

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Ohio Senate Podcast: Energy and Transportation Policy Discussion with Rob McCauley, Shane Wilkin, and Bill Reinecke

Published | Video Starts at 21:29

It's a big deal for them to be able to pull off, get some rest. You know, The last thing you want is someone dozing off behind the, behind the wheel of a 80,000 pound semi. So. And they're just very important. That is a key. It's not only safety to the tractor trailer drivers, but also to the rest of the public. (21:29–21:36)

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Asserts the danger of truck drivers dozing off while driving an 80,000-pound semi.

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