The Coalition for Transportation Productivity, comprised of more than 100 companies and associations, has revved up its fundraising to support legislation that would increase the weight limit on federal highways for six-axle trucks. A bill introduced by Rep. Michael Michaud (D-Maine)—the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009—would allow states to increase vehicle weight limits to 97,000 pounds, upping the current 80,000-pound limit. “What we argue is that truck traffic is going to increase … as the economy grows,” said John Runyan, co-chairman of CTP and senior manager for federal government relations at International Paper, a coalition member. “[The legislation… Read More