Truck Weight Reform Effort -- Part 1

Dec. 11, 2008
Various industries are pushing for higher truck weights to boost productivity while reducing fuel use

From FleetOwner.com Senior Editor Sean Kilcarr: Various industries are pushing for higher truck weights to boost productivity while reducing fuel use and pollution levels.

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