3/31/10-Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed a bill into law that is intended to provide an incentive to reduce truck idling. It takes effect July 1.
HB1084 calls for increasing the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units will be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
Also included in the bill is a provision that addresses federal certification for hauling metal coils that originate or terminate in Indiana. Truck drivers will be prohibited from hauling one or more metal coils individually, or grouped together, weighing at least 5,000 pounds unless the operator is certified in proper load securement.

3/10/10-The House has given final approval to a bill that is intended to provide an incentive to reduce truck idling. It now moves to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk.
HB1084 calls for increasing the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units would be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
Also included in the bill is a provision that addresses federal certification for hauling metal coils that originate or terminate in Indiana. Truck drivers would be prohibited from hauling one or more metal coils individually, or grouped together, weighing at least 5,000 pounds unless the operator is certified in proper load securement.
For bill status, call 317-232-9600. In Indiana, call 800-382-9842.

3/1/10-The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that is intended to provide an incentive to reduce truck idling.
HB1084 calls for increasing the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units would be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
Also included in the bill is a provision that addresses federal certification for hauling metal coils that originate or terminate in Indiana. Truck drivers would be prohibited from hauling one or more metal coils individually, or grouped together, weighing at least 5,000 pounds unless the operator is certified in proper load securement.
Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Avery, D-Evansville, the bill has been sent back to the House for approval of changes before advancing to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk.
For bill status, call 317-232-9600. In Indiana, call 800-382-9842.

2/9/10-The House voted 96-1 to approve a bill that is intended to provide an incentive to reduce truck idling. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Avery, D-Evansville, HB1084 calls for increasing the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units would be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
Before the House floor vote, lawmakers added a provision that addresses federal certification for hauling metal coils that originate or terminate in Indiana. Truck drivers would be prohibited from hauling one or more metal coils individually, or grouped together, weighing at least 5,000 pounds unless the operator is certified in proper load securement.
The bill awaits consideration in the Senate Homeland Security and Transportation & Veterans Affairs Committee.
For bill status, call 317-232-9600. In Indiana, call 800-382-9842.

1/29/10-The House Roads and Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to provide an incentive to reduce truck idling.
Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Avery, D-Evansville, HB1084 calls for increasing the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units would be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
The bill awaits consideration on the House floor. If approved there, it would advance to the Senate.
For House bill status, call 317-232-9600. In Indiana, call 800-382-9842.

1/7/10-A bill in the House Roads and Transportation Committee is intended to encourage truckers to reduce the amount of time they spending idling their trucks.
Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Avery, D-Evansville, HB1084 would increase the maximum weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. Trucks equipped with auxiliary power units would be authorized to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
For House bill status, call 317-232-9600. In Indiana, call 800-382-9842.