VARIANCE Act

The VARIANCE Act proposes to amend title 23, United States Code, by establishing a specific axle weight variance for certain commercial motor vehicles. This variance would allow vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to exceed the maximum weight on any individual axle or axle group by up to 10%. This allowance is contingent on the vehicle not exceeding its overall maximum gross vehicle weight limitation . The bill defines "dry bulk goods" as homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo carried in trailers specifically designed for that purpose, aiming to increase efficiency in the transportation of these materials.