Safety, pollution and highway wear and tear are the major discussion points when the debate over whether to extend the length of twin trailers heats up on Capitol Hill, but what’s also at stake for the major players is market share and profits.

Earlier this month the Americans for Modern Transportation Coalition (AMTC) asked the leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for legislation that would increase twin 28-foot trailers to 33 feet.

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Article by : John Gallagher

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