>Blair said the tax would increase the cost of goods the trucks transport.

>“It’s a simple business equation that will get passed along the way, eventually, to the consumers. And certainly, in a time like this, you know, consumer goods are very high in all places we shop. This is only going to make them go higher,” Blair said.

And what about the fact that tractor trailers are largely the ones responsible for the damage to our roadways? How does that cost get passed along, Mr. Blair?

https://truecostblog.com/2009/06/02/the-hidden-trucking-industry-subsidy/