“Pennsylvania’s police chiefs and their departments every day witness the dangers that tractor-trailers pose to motorists and our communities both big and small.
Our collective experience as first responders to accidents has led us to the very rational conclusion that heavier trucks are more dangerous to motorists. That’s why over the years we have battled efforts by legislators in Congress to allow heavier trucks on our interstates.
But some in Congress are now back at it again, with lawmakers weighing a new attempt that would allow trucks to operate at 91,000 pounds, a big increase of 11,000 pounds.”