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HEAR WHY EXPERTS OPPOSE BIGGER TRUCKS

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Transportation report concludes nation's rural roads in disrepair, lead to higher crash rates

A report published by TRIP (The Road Information Program) finds that the nation’s rural roads are in deficient condition, contributing to disproportionately higher traffic crash rates and fatalities—and bigger trucks would only compound these problems. Click here for CABT's summary, and click here for the full report.

BIGGER TRUCKS MEAN BIGGER PROBLEMS

highway safety

Bigger trucks are more dangerous trucks.

infrastructure damage

Bigger trucks destroy our aging roads and bridges.

underpayment

Bigger trucks force taxpayers to pick up the tab to repair and maintain our nation's highways.

bigger trucks = more trucks

Heavier truck weight limits would lead to a net increase of approximately 8 million more trucks on the highway, a 56-percent increase.

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