3/24/06-Gov. Jim Doyle signed a bill into law March 21 increasing the weight logging trucks could carry year round.
The new law, previously AB678, allows logging trucks to weigh up to 98,000 pounds. Truck drivers would need a permit and an additional axle to haul loads up to the 49-ton limit.
Existing Wisconsin law limits trucks to 80,000 pounds on roads in the state. Trucks hauling fruit, vegetables and raw forest products are allowed to transport up to 98,000 pounds during four months of the winter. Those trucks are limited to 90,000 pounds for the rest of the year.
The revised rule takes effect May 20.

3/10/06-Senators voted 23-10 March 7 to advance a bill that would increase the weight logging trucks could carry under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by Rep. Donald Friske, R-Merrill, AB678 would allow logging trucks to weigh up to 98,000 pounds. Truck drivers would need a permit and an additional axle to haul loads up to the 49-ton limit.
Existing Wisconsin law limits trucks to 80,000 pounds on roads in the state. Trucks hauling fruit, vegetables and raw forest products are allowed to transport up to 90,000 pounds without a permit.
The bill, which passed the Assembly earlier this year, now heads to Gov. Jim Doyle’s desk for his signature.
For bill status, call (608) 266-2406. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.

3/6/06-The Senate Job Creation, Economic Development and Consumer Affairs Committee has approved a bill that would increase the weight logging trucks could carry under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by Rep. Donald Friske, R-Merrill, AB678 would allow logging trucks to weigh up to 98,000 pounds. Truck drivers would need a permit and an additional axle to haul loads up to the 49-ton limit.
Existing Wisconsin law limits trucks to 80,000 pounds on roads in the state. Trucks hauling fruit, vegetables and raw forest products are allowed to transport up to 90,000 pounds without a permit.
The bill, which previously passed the Assembly, has been sent to the full Senate.
For bill status, call (608) 266-2406. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.

3/1/06-A bill in the Senate Job Creation, Economic Development and Consumer Affairs Committee would increase the weight logging trucks could carry under certain circumstances. It previously passed the Assembly.
Sponsored by Rep. Donald Friske, R-Merrill, AB678 would allow logging trucks to weigh up to 98,000 pounds. Truck drivers would need a permit and an additional axle to haul loads up to the 49-ton limit.
Existing Wisconsin law limits trucks to 80,000 pounds on roads in the state. Trucks hauling fruit, vegetables and raw forest products are allowed to transport up to 90,000 pounds without a permit.
For bill status, call (608) 266-2406. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.