Crony hunting: Who is stopping the twin-win trucking solution?

Published September 23, 2018 4:00am ET



I always find it interesting when I hear about government regulations obstructing market growth. With the plethora of government regulations still on the books, I don’t see myself getting bored anytime soon.

The most recent one to spark a giggle, followed by a sigh, is a trucking regulation that stops the use of “Twin 33s.” Some states have legalized them already, but the general consensus is that allowing this trucking solution reduces traffic congestion, shipping costs, and increases safety. A win-win, but not allowed in many places.

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