Americans for Modern Transportation Coalition

A study commissioned by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks suggests that modifying federal rules to allow for heavier and longer trucks could result in diverting roughly 25% of U.S. rail traffic to trucks.

Opponents of increasing size standards for trucks fear permanent changes post-pandemic.

Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.

Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board