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Commissioners discuss county response to proposed federal truck size and weight changes

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners (briefing) · November 17, 2025

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Summary

Forsyth County commissioners discussed a draft resolution from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks asking them to contact Representative McDowell to oppose federal legislation that would allow states to permit larger/longer/heavier trucks; commissioners debated motivations (railroad sponsorship alleged), safety data, and whether to postpone to allow more research.

Chair (unnamed) introduced a request from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) and a draft resolution asking the county to contact Congressman McDowell (a member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee) in opposition to proposed federal changes that could enable larger…

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