Transportation (Freight) in New York

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9222: Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to certain drivers

Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 27, 2026

A 5024: Directs the department of transportation and certain public authorities to study certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight Ports

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4167: Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS

Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle which is able to provide audible and visual warnings when the truck is on a route where the height, weight, width, or length of the truck exceeds the limitations of such route when operating on public highways in the state.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2490: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a revenue-neutral feebate program for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (over 10,000 pounds gross weight) registered in New York. Owners of vehicles rated below 10 MPG or MPGe pay tiered efficiency fees (up to $45,000), while owners of vehicles rated 10 MPG or higher receive efficiency rebates (up to $150,000). The program adjusts fees and rebates annually based on market data, fuel economy trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability to maintain revenue neutrality. It requires dealers to display fee/rebate information and mandates public awareness campaigns about the program.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Freight

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 52: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a "feebate" program for medium and heavy duty vehicles (over 10,000 lbs gross weight) registered in New York. Owners pay an efficiency fee for vehicles with low fuel economy (under 10 MPG/MPGe, ranging from $10,000 to $45,000) or receive a rebate for high-efficiency vehicles (10+ MPG/MPGe, ranging from $45,000 to $150,000). The program is designed to be revenue-neutral, with annual adjustments to fees and rebates based on market data, vehicle registration trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability. The commissioner must publish fee/rebate amounts online and require dealers to display them, while conducting a public awareness campaign.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6657: Relates to the weight of certain trailers and semi-trailers driven on public highways

This bill increases the unladen weight limit for certain trailers and semi-trailers on New York public highways from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds. It directly affects commercial truck operators and owners of trailers that exceed this weight threshold. Key provisions require trailers over 1,500 pounds unladen or with a gross weight over 3,000 pounds to have functional brakes, and mandate secure attachment to towing vehicles to prevent wheel deflection beyond six inches. The law applies to all trailers manufactured or assembled on or after 1971, with new attachment standards for non-semi-trailers.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3391: Sets certain requirements for side under-ride guards

This bill requires certain large trucks operating in New York City (population over 1 million) to install side under-ride guards within 24 months. It applies specifically to trucks, tractors, and trailers with a gross weight rating of 26,000+ pounds and a conventional cab configuration (more engine forward of the windshield). The guards must prevent pedestrians/bicyclists from falling into the space between axles and stop passenger vehicles from sliding under the truck. The law also mandates similar guards for all state fleet vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight, with exemptions allowed for practicality or service disruptions. The commissioner will create rules for inspection and compliance.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight Pedestrian Safety

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8067: Increases the weight limits for vehicles powered primarily by electric battery power and other fuels

Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Oil & Gas Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6383: Authorizes covered agencies and authorities to use weigh-in-motion technology to automatically enforce vehicle weight limits on their facilities

This bill (S 6383) authorizes state transportation agencies and authorities to use automated weigh-in-motion technology on their facilities to detect vehicles exceeding weight limits. It directly affects commercial vehicle owners who operate on these facilities, as the owner - not the driver - would receive liability notices for overweight violations. Key mechanisms include requiring daily system self-tests, annual calibration by independent labs, strict privacy protections (blurring driver/vehicle details in images), and limits on how recorded data can be used or shared. The technology must be installed only on agency-owned facilities, with data destroyed after case resolution or one year. This creates a standardized, automated enforcement process for weight compliance on state infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3728: Relates to passenger registration of pickup trucks

S 3728 allows owners of pickup trucks used exclusively for personal, non-business purposes to register them as passenger vehicles instead of commercial trucks. This applies to all pickup trucks with a cargo bed and side walls (regardless of weight or cab seating capacity), and clarifies that commuting to work does not disqualify a vehicle from this option. The bill changes registration rules to better match actual vehicle use, giving owners a choice between passenger or commercial classification. It does not require changes to existing vehicle use but simplifies registration for eligible owners. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight Vehicle Registration

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