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Farm and hauling operators tell House committee longer truck-trailer combinations improve efficiency and pose no added safety risk
Summary
During a House public hearing on House Bill 1898, farmers and commercial haulers testified that allowing longer truck-trailer combinations would increase efficiency, reduce trips and emissions, and would not create new safety issues, while local officials also voiced support.
Farmers and commercial haulers told a House committee during a public hearing on House Bill 1898 that allowing longer truck-and-trailer combinations would let operators use equipment more efficiently, cut trips and emissions, and would not compromise safety.
The testimony matter-of-factly tied the proposal to savings on fuel and equipment costs and to reduced wear on roadways. "I don't believe there's a maximum length on the outfit," said Brian Maiden, who identified himself as a farmer and hauler. "So there's, really no safety concern, to to worry about." Maiden also said using the proposed combinations would let farmers…
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