NMPF Supports Legislation to Improve Trucking Efficiency
July 8, 2009
NMPF Supports Legislation to Improve Trucking Efficiency
NMPF sent a letter to the House of Representatives in June urging them to approve the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (HR 1799). The bill would responsibly raise truck weight limits to allow American businesses to meet demand with fewer trucks-removing unnecessary trucks from the highway, reducing our carbon footprint and improving shipping productivity.
The legislation would allow individual states to increase their interstate vehicle weight limits to 97,000 pounds for vehicles equipped with a sixth axle. Following NMPF's letter, several additional Representatives have joined as co-sponsors. NMPF will continue to work with interested members on advocating for this bill to help improve coops' transportation efficiencies.
