4/16/10-Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law a bill permitting the largest trucks traveling along certain routes in Iowa to pack more freight. It takes effect July 1.
Currently, Iowa law permits six- and seven-axle vehicles hauling livestock or some construction loads, such as rock or soil, to weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Affected loads on six-axle vehicles can weigh up to 90,000 pounds while seven-axle loads can weigh up to 96,000 pounds. The heavier loads are permitted only on non-interstate highways.
Previously HF2512, the new law authorizes all commodities loaded on trucks with six or seven axles to haul another 16,000 pounds. Loads on interstate highways will continue to be limited to 80,000 pounds.

4/15/10-The Senate voted 34-11 to advance a bill to Gov. Chet Culver’s desk that would permit the largest trucks traveling along certain routes in Iowa to pack more freight. House lawmakers have already approved it.
Iowa law now permits six- and seven-axle vehicles hauling livestock or some construction loads, such as rock or soil, to weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Affected loads on six-axle vehicles can weigh up to 90,000 pounds while seven-axle loads can weigh up to 96,000 pounds. The heavier loads are permitted only on non-interstate highways.
HF2512 would authorize all commodities loaded on trucks with six or seven axles to haul another 16,000 pounds. Loads on interstate highways would continue to be limited to 80,000 pounds.

3/4/10-The House Agriculture Committee voted unanimously Wednesday, March 3, to approve a bill that would allow the largest trucks to pack more freight along certain routes.
Iowa law now permits six- and seven-axle vehicles hauling livestock or some construction loads, such as rock or soil, to weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Affected loads on six-axle vehicles can weigh up to 90,000 pounds while seven-axle loads can weigh up to 96,000 pounds. The heavier loads are permitted only on non-interstate highways.
HF2512 would authorize all commodities to haul another 16,000 pounds. Loads on interstate highways would continue to be limited to 80,000 pounds.
The bill now moves to the full House for further consideration