The Case Against Bigger Trucks
Highway Safety
Heavier truck “pilot projects” only gather data when trucks crash, turning motorists into guinea pigs.
Infrastructure Damage
America’s roads and bridges are crumbling, and bigger trucks will only make it worse.
Environment
Bigger trucks dramatically increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Traffic Congestion
Heavier truck weight limits would lead to a net increase of approximately 8 million more trucks on the highway, a 56 percent increase.
Latest News
Daily Press | Column: Bigger, dangerous trucks pose a threat on Virginia roads
Citizen Portal (NC) | Forsyth County commissioners oppose federal/state increases to truck weight and length, citing safety concerns
Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) | Medina police chief travels to Washington, D.C. to share concerns about bigger truck sizes