Senate Concurrent Resolution No. _____ urges Congress to amend federal law to increase the maximum gross weight limit for motor vehicles operating on the interstate road system in Iowa and its bordering states. Currently, federal law imposes a uniform weight limit of 80,000 pounds, with some exemptions for specific segments of the interstate. The resolution highlights that vehicles with six or more axles can safely manage loads exceeding this limit, as demonstrated by the existing 96,000-pound limit for seven-axle commercial vehicles on primary highways outside the interstate system in Iowa.

The resolution emphasizes the need for uniform weight limits across state borders to alleviate the inconvenience faced by commercial drivers due to varying regulations. It advocates for an increase in the weight limit to 96,000 pounds for seven-axle commercial motor vehicles on the interstate road system, which could enhance payload capacity, reduce the number of vehicles on the road, and improve overall traffic flow. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to key congressional leaders to support this initiative.