Who opposes the interstate truck weight increase?
Certain anti-truck “safety” groups, Teamsters, railroads and certain segments of the owner-operated trucking industry are opposed to increasing truck weight limits on interstate highways. When stating their positions, many groups do not take into account the addition of a sixth axle. The additional axle, required by H.R. 1799, would maintain braking capability, safety performance and the current distribution of weight per tire, while the legislation reduces road wear by allowing fewer trucks to ship a specific amount of freight.
