KFYR 5 (ND): Lawmakers want longer trucks, but drivers don’t

KFYR 5 (ND): Lawmakers want longer trucks, but drivers don’t

Smaller truck owners say this is going to be dangerous for the trucks and the drivers. Adding that many won’t be able to maneuver the trucks if they get longer, AND THAT the roads may not be able to handle the weights.

“When the maximum weight and length of a vehicle exceeds our infrastructure capabilities, that’s when we have safety and infrastructure issues,” said Arik Spencer of the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association.

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