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>> the whole side of that raft was completely deflated by the time i got off. so, our timing couldn't have been better and then looking over at the captain as that boat continued to sink, he was getting to his last rail. >> the helicopter has reached its weight limit and they have to call a second helicopter to rescue captain john ferule. he's forced to wait another ten long minutes clinging to that last rung above water until -- >> he dropped the basket right on top of the boat and john got in and i'll never forget as the helicopter went by, you could clearly see the silhouette of the boat un...

>> the airlines trying to make up that difference. are you seeing any give in take in terms of the fees for the holiday period? >> i think it is, you know, business as usual in terms of fees over the holidays. but, you know, that's one thing that travelers, especially the folks that only head out once or twice a year, be aware when you head to the airport you will have to pay for checked bags, you will have to pay hefty fees for overweight bags. make sure they are under the 50-pound weight limit. heather: no unexpected gifts from the airlines not happening. what about in terms of delays and ca...

Unpack them and use more trucks to do that. >> in 2009, 200,000 trucks were involved in crashes in the united states. proopponents say increasing the weight limit would reduce the number of trucks on roads. they worry about the impact of heavier roads on the road and budget. >> if we advocate for higher wage, more wear and tear on the road. >> georgia officials yet to make a recommendation, the counter parts in mississippi are voicing opposition to increased truck weight. meanwhile, maine and vermont have been testing special six-axle trucks weighing up to 100,000 pounds. according to the geor...

>> as a kid, randy said he learned a lot about the food business in his dad's grocery stores. >> an opportunity to build something. >> i'm not laitious. >> in greenwood village, colorado, alicia acuna, fox news. >> getting the doughnut. we report on a prose sol that might make it easier and cheaper. >> major shippers are supporting legislation in congress to create efficiency in global economy. >> they will carry containers weighing 97,000 pounds. if we have a weight limit at 80,000 pounds, we would have to take the containers and

Trucking, large company fleece differ on the short-term impact of rote reif it and upgrade involved with increased loads. >> they can offset the equipment with the scale and productivity. the truck they're doesn't do manufacturerring will be faced with the cost but the benefit will go to his customer. >> the proposed legislation would allow the individual states to opt out. leaving open question whether they continue the patchwork of weight limit or whether it becomes the new normal. in atlanta, jonathan serrie, fox news. >> shannon: the best of center seat is coming up in minutes. first, the ...