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U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), serving as Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, have formally addressed concerns to the CEOs of REV Group, Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer America regarding significant delays and escalating costs in fire equipment manufacturing. The senators highlighted that these three companies collectively control an estimated 70–80% of the U.S. fire truck market, leading to potential anti-competitive practices. They cited reports of ladder truck prices nearly doubling to $2.3 million and delivery delays extending over years, adversely affecting fire department readiness nationwide. The senators have requested detailed information on delayed deliveries, pricing structures, and customer complaints by April 16, 2025, emphasizing that prioritizing profits over emergency preparedness is unacceptable.
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U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) website post on the topic