Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), joined by 25 organizations, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to reject any proposal to increase the federal truck size and weight limit to permit vehicles above 80,000 pounds on American roadways.
A statement fro mthe groups said he coalition emphasized that maintaining the current cap is essential to protecting taxpayers, motorists, and the long-term integrity of the nation’s infrastructure.
The letter highlights a connection between heavier trucks and accelerated infrastructure damage. It also raises safety issues.
Among the organizations signing the letter was the Truckload Carrier's Association.
Iowa 80 Truck Museum expands
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa recently started construction on a 25,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its exhibit hall. The expansion will increase total exhibit space to 121,000 square feet once completed this fall.
The expansion will allow the museum to exhibit previously unseen vehicles from the collection.
The museum will remain open during construction with regular hours. Admission to the museum is free.
Penske honors top suppliers
Penske Truck Leasing honored its 13 Suppliers of the Year during its recent Supplier Conference in Frisco, Texas. The qualifications include a survey of Penske field service locations, corporate feedback, and a supplier scorecard.
These are the 2025 Penske Truck Leasing Suppliers of the Year:
- Best Performing Supplier, Overall: Daimler Truck North America
- Best Innovative Supplier: International Motors
- Best Performing Supplier, Heavy- and Medium-Duty Chassis: Freightliner
- Best Performing Supplier, Light-Duty Chassis: GMC
- Best Performing Supplier, Mobile Refrigeration: Thermo King
- Best Performing Supplier, Heavy-Duty Engine: Detroit Diesel Corporation
- Best Performing Supplier, Liftgate: Maxon Lift Corp.
- Best Performing Supplier, Tires: Bridgestone Americas
- Best Performing Supplier, Components: Fontaine Fifth Wheel
- Best Performing Supplier, Heavy- and Medium-Duty Transmission: Allison Transmission Holdings
- Best Performing Supplier, Services: Imperial Supplies
- Best Performing Supplier, Trailer: Great Dane
- Best Performing Supplier, Truck Body: Morgan Truck Body
These honors are handed out every other year.
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