The Senate Concurrent Resolution 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 neighboring states. Currently, federal law sets a uniform weight limit of 80,000 pounds, with some exemptions in certain areas. 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 limit for seven-axle commercial vehicles on primary highways outside the interstate system in Iowa.

The resolution emphasizes the need for consistent weight limits across state borders to alleviate the challenges faced by commercial drivers navigating varying regulations. It argues that raising the weight limit to 96,000 pounds for seven-axle vehicles would not only enhance the payload capacity of commercial trucks but also potentially reduce the number of vehicles on the interstate, thereby improving traffic flow. The General Assembly calls for Congress to take action on this matter and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key congressional leaders.