America is growing, and so are our shipping needs. That's why the Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP) is asking Congress to raise the interstate weight limit for six-axle trucks. Heavier - not bigger - trucks will allow us to safely:
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Maine DOT Analysis: More Productive Trucks Are Safe for Interstate Bridges New analysis from the Maine DOT proves that its bridge network can safely handle heavier loads, and builds the case for giving state governments the ability to control weight limits on both their state and interstate road networks. Hershey Joins Push to Increase Truck Weight
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Lawmakers should take a wise and necessary step by passing the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA), H.R. 763 & S. 747. SETA gives states the option to selectively raise interstate weight limits for trucks equipped with six axles instead of the typical five. The sixth axle maintains all braking and handling characteristics so the truck can safely ship more goods. SETA would make highways safer, greener and more efficient. Click here to send a letter asking your Senators and member of Congress to co-sponsor the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act. |
