Truckers are coronavirus heroes, but proposed truck limits would threaten families, first responders

May 01, 2020 at 09:59 AM CST
The coronavirus crisis hasn’t been easy for taxpayers. Relief legislation thus far has added roughly $3 trillion to the federal debt, or about $20,000 for each family in the U.S. And now, some of the nation’s largest shippers and retailers are pushing for a major increase to the size of trucks allowed on the nation’s highways, an effort that will balloon infrastructure costs and endanger first responders and motorists nationwide. Most certainly, U.S. truck drivers are heroically helping at a time when it is needed most. Their commitment to the nation is unquestionable.

May 01, 2020 at 09:59 AM CST

The coronavirus crisis hasn’t been easy for taxpayers. Relief legislation thus far has added roughly $3 trillion to the federal debt, or about $20,000 for each family in the U.S. And now, some of the nation’s largest shippers and retailers are pushing for a major increase to the size of trucks allowed on the nation’s highways, an effort that will balloon infrastructure costs and endanger first responders and motorists nationwide. Most certainly, U.S. truck drivers are heroically helping at a time when it is needed most. Their commitment to the nation is unquestionable.