TT Archives: Truck Size and Weight

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In 1941, the Interstate Commerce Commission took the first step towards regulating truck sizes and weights at the federal level for goods moving in interstate commerce.

The debate continues in 2015 as Congress considers a proposal to allow the use of twin 33-foot trailers instead of 28-foot trailers to carry parcels and less-than-truckload shipments.

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