Truckers To Pay $200 To Cross Pennsylvania Turnpike

[Staff]

U.S. Congressman John Peterson, R-PA, says turnpike toll increases, recently approved by the state legislature, will mean that heavy trucks will pay nearly $148.75 for a one-way trip across the state – and that the toll would eventually increase to almost $200.

Peterson and fellow Republican Congressman Phil English of Pennsylvania are opponents of the toll increases, and of Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell’s plan to turn Interstate 80 into a toll road.

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[cassiem0221]

I truly don't understand this. I know that big trucks are more likely to "tear up" the road but come on! One truck isn't going to do that much damage. I bet they will have a ton of money stashed away after this!

[AdamAnt]

Not only does a truck not tear it up that much, each truck already pays a much larger amount of taxes to cover their use of the roads when they purchase fuel.

I am glad that I don't have to pay these tolls out of my own pocket, but I keep an eye on these things as I am considering purchasing my own truck later on down the road.

[Aleck]

Every time I turn around its something, fuel is up, insurance is up, the only thing not is my pay per mile. Still its got to be better than being stuck indoors trapped.

[freightmaster]

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Originally Posted by AdamAnt Not only does a truck not tear it up that much, each truck already pays a much larger amount of taxes to cover their use of the roads when they purchase fuel. I am glad that I don't have to pay these tolls out of my own pocket, but I keep an eye on these things as I am considering purchasing my own truck later on down the road.

Good point Adam, However there are a lot of foreign investors and foreign bankers planning on leasing a lot more U.S. interstates. You may want to think twice about purchasing anything costly for the time being. Peace

[BigMACK]

There is nothing I love better than Paying an outrageous toll on a highway that never gets repaired!

[freightmaster]

I don't mean to get off topic but a true patriot died Thursday. His name is Arron Russo, you can watch his documentary (freedom to fascism) on Google video. I highly recommend you take an hour to view this.It will change your life. peace