Truckload association supports speed limiter legislation

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{"text":"A major national trucking industry organization has thrown its support behind a Senate bill that would require speed limiters on most heavy trucks.\n\nWednesday, July 10, the Truckload Carriers Association announced its support of S. 2033, The Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019. The bill requires new trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds to be equipped with speed limiters set at a maximum speed of 65 mph. Existing trucks already equipped with speed limiters would be required to set the devices at 65 mph.\n\nIn a recent Truckers News online poll, 77% of respondents clicked on “Hate ’em” when asked what they thought of speed limiters, 12 percent said they disabled the one on their truck and 6% said they love the devices.\n\nRead more: https://www.truckersnews.com/truckload-association-supports-speed-limiter-legislation/ ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}