The House 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 neighboring states. Currently, federal law sets 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 Iowa's allowance for 96,000 pounds on primary highways for seven-axle commercial vehicles.

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 could enhance the payload capacity, potentially reducing the number of vehicles on the interstate and improving overall traffic flow. The resolution calls for the distribution of copies to key congressional leaders to advocate for this change.