1/23/08-Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill into law Tuesday, Jan. 22, that is intended to give logging truckers some temporary relief from high fuel costs by waiving gross weight limits in the state.
The Senate voted earlier in the day to move the bill – LD2155 – to the governor’s desk. House lawmakers approved it a week ago.
The new law increases truck weight limits from 100,000 pounds to 105,000 pounds for six-axle tractor-trailers hauling forest products on Maine highways until April 1, 2008.

1/17/08-The Legislature’s Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday, Jan. 17, that is intended to give logging truckers in the state some temporary relief from high fuel costs by waiving gross weight limits. The bill now heads to the full House and Senate for final consideration before moving to the governor’s desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Boyd Marley, D-Portland, LD2155 would increase truck weight limits from 100,000 pounds to 105,000 pounds for six-axle tractor-trailers hauling forest products on Maine highways until April 1, 2008.
The House and Senate are expected to approve the bill during the floor session scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22. Baldacci is expected to sign the bill into law later that same day. It would take effect immediately.
For bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-6900.

1/17/08-The Legislature’s Transportation Committee is expected to consider legislation Thursday, Jan. 17, that is intended to give logging truckers in the state some temporary relief from high fuel costs by waiving gross weight limits.
Sponsored by Rep. Boyd Marley, D-Portland, LD2155 received preliminary approval in the House Tuesday, Jan. 15. The Senate, however, opted to send it to the transportation panel for further discussion Thursday before the final round of voting in the statehouse.
The bill would increase truck weight limits from 100,000 pounds to 105,000 pounds for six-axle tractor-trailers hauling forest products on Maine highways until April 1, 2008.
For bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-6900.