Bigger tractor trailers would sacrifice safety for ‘productivity’
May 5th, 2009
It’s not enough that thousands of Americans die or are seriously injured each year in accidents involving an 18 wheeler, tractor trailer, semi truck, big rig or other large truck. Now trucking interests want these road monsters to be even bigger — and thus more dangerous — just so they can carry bigger loads.
Your priority is the health and safety of your family while getting from point A to point B. The trucking industry’s priority is boosting bigger loads and bigger profits. Well, at least we know where it stands.
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