Did You Know 82 Members of Congress Signed a Letter Opposing Bigger Trucks
The Facts
Highway Safety
Heavier and longer tractor-trailers endanger motorists, including the drivers operating them.
Infrastructure Damage
America’s roads and bridges are crumbling, and bigger trucks will only make it worse.
Underpayment
Bigger trucks force taxpayers to pick up the tab to repair and maintain our nation’s highways.
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.