VARIANCE Act
The VARIANCE Act (HR 2920) allows commercial trucks transporting dry bulk goods to exceed standard axle weight limits by up to 10 percent (reaching 110% of the maximum axle weight), while still adhering to overall gross vehicle weight restrictions. It directly affects trucking companies hauling unpackaged, nonliquid bulk materials like grain or sand in specialized trailers. The bill amends federal transportation law to create this weight variance specifically for dry bulk cargo, defined as homogeneous, unmarked materials transported in purpose-built trailers. This change aims to improve efficiency by reducing the number of trips needed for bulk shipments without increasing total vehicle weight.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Apr 17, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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