Tag: truck weight limits

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POLL: Where do you stand on raising truck weight limits with an extra axle?
With recent introduction of the so-called “Safe Trucking Act” in Congress to boost weigh limits to 91,000 lbs. with an extra axle, what’s your view of the principle effects of such added weight?
September 11, 2015
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POLL: Should truck size/weight limits be changed?
With federal attention to tractor-trailer size and weight and some groups lobbying for increases, tell us what you think in general and specific terms about where weight needs to go — or remain — in this poll and comments section.
April 16, 2014
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FLSA reform, parking, detention: MCSAC prioritizes reauthorization recommendations
Reforming employee-driver compensation by removing the FLSA overtime exemption was among top recommendations, likewise expanding truck-parking availability, sleep apnea, further New Entrant attention and more.
February 11, 2014
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Congress debates truck weight limits, freight movement in hearing
Increased truck weight limits — more efficient or more damaging? Or both? Those questions were the main focus of a House Transportation & Infrastructure panel meeting Oct. 1.
October 3, 2013
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Amendment defeats heavier trucks
FOR THE RECORD/ Raising truck weight limits on U.S. highways has been put off for the time being.
March 1, 2012
Business
Truce in truck weight debate
American Trucking Associations and the Association of American Railroads are backing a truck weight limit freeze.
February 14, 2012
Business
Amendment defeats heavier trucks
A bipartisan amendment to require a study of the impact of heavier truck weight limits was approved.
February 1, 2012
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Mississippi officials oppose higher truck weights
Senate and House bills would raise limits to 97,000 pounds for six axles.
November 17, 2011
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Minnesota to restrict bridge weight limit
State will temporarily restrict the weight of loads that can access the Highway 36 Stillwater Lift Bridge.
August 17, 2011
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Groups spar over heavier truck proposal
Teamsters, safety advocates, railroads oppose heavier trucks, while ATA favors bill to allow them.
May 4, 2011
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Senate bill would raise truck weight limits
Federal truck weight reform legislation that would give each state the flexibility to raise interstate weight limits.
April 8, 2011
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