At a recent congressional hearing, the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee debated the Safe and
Efficient Transportation Act, which would allow states to grant
interstate access to six-axle trucks weighing up to 97,000 pounds.
The
act is supported by the Coalition for Transportation Productivity, a
group of 200 large shippers, but others – like the Oklahoma Department
of Transportation – have urged caution in raising truck weight limits,
mainly due to the additional stress on bridges.
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through to read the entire article in ETRUCKER, and let us know what
you think about this issue. Wherever you’re driving today, please
remember to be safe – nothing is more important!
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