“KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Companies like FedEx, UPS, and Amazon are pushing for legislation to allow larger commercial trucks on U.S. roads.
The key proposals would permit ninety-one foot “Double thirty-three” trailers to drive on two hundred thousand miles of federally designated highways.
Some are also advocating for heavier single trailers, adding up to eleven thousand more pounds than the current weight limit.
The Kirksville City Council discussed the local impact after the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks asked for support in opposing the legislation. The group says larger trucks are harder to stop and wear down the lifecycle of roadways.
After weighing the pros and cons, the city council came to a unanimous agreement.
“Sounds like we’d be in favor of a resolution that we could vote on and have that be in support of being against expansion,” said Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden.”