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 carry loads exceeding this limit, as demonstrated by the existing 96,000-pound weight limit for seven-axle commercial vehicles on primary highways outside the interstate system in Iowa.

The resolution advocates for a uniform weight limit across the interstate road system in Iowa and neighboring states, which would alleviate the inconvenience faced by commercial drivers due to varying weight limits. It proposes that Congress authorize the federal highway administration to raise the weight limit to 96,000 pounds for seven-axle commercial motor vehicles, potentially leading to fewer vehicles on the road and improved traffic flow. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to key congressional leaders to support this initiative.