House Bill 770 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new regulations regarding the maximum gross weight of freight motor vehicles, specifically those with a tridem axle group of three axles. The bill stipulates that, in accordance with federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight for these vehicles is set at eighty-five thousand pounds (85,000 lbs.). Additionally, it introduces a requirement that if an operator is assessed an additional tax for weight exceeding the previously paid Tennessee tax, this tax must be paid to the department within ninety days of the assessment.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing provisions to ensure that the total gross vehicle weight for vehicles with a tridem axle group does not exceed the specified limit when operating on public highways. The changes aim to clarify and enforce weight regulations for freight vehicles, promoting compliance and potentially enhancing road safety. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-4-113(a)(7)(A), 55-4-113, 55-4-113(a)(7), 55-7-203(b), 55-7-203