“The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is one of the more than 20 organizations included in the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks.

Earlier this year, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh testified in front of a House subcommittee regarding truckers’ concerns about making trucks heavier.

“Some shippers, large carriers and specific industries continue to claim increasing truck size and weight is good for trucking,” Pugh said. “Make no mistake, these are losing propositions for truckers and highway safety. I want to especially caution new members of the committee about supporting these controversial proposals – one vote to increase today’s limits will have every group that wants special treatment expecting you to support their specific carve-out for the rest of your tenure.”

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