The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) – who has been the voice of the shipper since 1907, and whose members in 2023 generated roughly $878 billion in gross revenues while spending billions of dollars on shipping freight annually – respectfully requests that you designate Patrick J. Fuchs (R) of Wisconsin, the longest-serving Member of the current Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board), as its Chair, and requests that this designation be done as expeditiously as possible.