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 Pros outweigh cons for 68-mph limit on speed governors
Quote: Pros outweigh cons for 68-mph limit on speed governors
Oct 23, 2006 2:28 PM
The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) said a federal mandate to limit speed governor settings to 68 mph for over 26,000 lb. GVW would simply codify into law what most trucking companies already do—not radically change the industry. Specifically, ATA is advocating that tamper-proof speed governors be activated within the engine control module (ECM) of new heavy trucks at the time of manufacture to limit them to speeds of no more than 68 mph.
“About 75% of our members already have the engine governor on their trucks set at 68 mph or less,” David Osiecki, ATA vp-safety & operations, told FleetOwner at a Washington, DC, press conference to announce the group’s initiative.
| American Trucker Association, ATA, says federal mandate on speed governors wouldn't radically change industry |