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119-s-2108119th CongressWALLET

VARIANCE Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a 110% per-axle weight variance for dry bulk goods on the Interstate Highway System. This bill would let commercial motor vehicles carrying a defined class of dry bulk cargo exceed standard axle or axle-group weight limits up to 110 percent while keeping the maximum gross vehicle weight cap unchanged.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher axle loads for dry bulk

This bill would let some commercial trucks hauling defined dry bulk goods carry more weight on each axle. It would allow up to 110% of the statutory maximum on any axle or axle group, and that 110% already counts any enforcement tolerance. The cargo must be homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid, and in a trailer made for that purpose. It would not change the vehicle's maximum gross vehicle weight limit.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

NE • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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