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California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions in Bid to Ease LA Port Supply Chain

California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions in Bid to Ease LA Port Supply Chain
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that trucks may carry slightly heavier loads to ease the supply chain congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2021. Courtesy of the City of Long Beach
Jill McLaughlin
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California will allow trucks to temporarily carry slightly heavier loads in its ongoing effort to ease the supply chain congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the governor announced Nov. 17.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive will allow trucks to weigh 88,000 pounds, which is an increase of 8,000 pounds, until June 30, 2022.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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