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3/24/2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated.
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) today released the results of surveys taken in five congressional districts that show public sentiment is overwhelmingly opposed to allowing massive semi-trucks to travel on local roads and highways.
The polls were taken in five districts of members who serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as it considers proposals that would raise truck weight limits from the current 80,000 pound limit to 91,000 pounds, CABT officials said in a press release. The surveys were conducted for CABT, a spokesperson said in an email.
In all five districts, the polls showed that those surveyed were concerned about potential safety problems and/or costly road and infrastructure damage if truck weight limits are allowed to increase, according to CABT.
“The results show an unusually broad consensus among voters,” said Ryan Munce, president of polling company co/efficient. “Across party lines, age groups and demographics, voters consistently oppose allowing heavier trucks on America’s highways."
Following are the responses for each district: • Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-07) – 75% oppose an increase in truck weight, while 9% support;• Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) – 74% oppose, 8% support; • Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) – 73% oppose, 13% support;• Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) – 77% oppose, 9% support; and• Mike Kennedy (UT-03) – 66% oppose, 13% support.
The Association of American Railroads is a key member of CABT, whose supporters also include law enforcement officers, local government officials, truck drivers, motorists, safety advocates and trucking companies.