What does Preamble of VARIANCE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to establish an axle weight variance for specific commercial motor vehicles. The variance applies to vehicles transporting dry bulk goods.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VARIANCE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act

What does DRY BULK AXLE WEIGHT VARIANCE. of VARIANCE Act do?

Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to include a new subsection (z) regarding dry bulk axle weight variance. Commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods may exceed up to 110 percent of the maximum weight on axles or axle groups described in subsection (a), excluding the maximum gross vehicle weight limitation. The term 'dry bulk goods' is defined as homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo transported in a trailer specifically designed for that purpose.

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VARIANCE Act

Last updated: 4/17/2025 · Introduced: 4/17/2025

Author: Eric Crawford (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a variance allowing commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to exceed standard axle weight limits by up to 110 percent.
The variance applies to vehicles carrying homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo in trailers designed for that purpose.
The bill amends title 23 of the United States Code to formally incorporate this axle weight variance for dry bulk goods transport.

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