Huge trucks would decimate California’s roads and bridges, endanger drivers

Huge trucks would decimate California’s roads and bridges, endanger drivers

Guest Commentary written by Jorgel Chavez Jorgel Chavez is a Bell Gardens City Councilmember. Truck weight is a top concern for southeast Los Angeles County, including Bell Gardens, as Congress considers proposals that would add 11,000 pounds to the current weight limit of 80,000 pounds for semi-trucks. At least one proposal under consideration would remove truck weight limits entirely. These bills are aimed at reducing shipping costs for huge …