Bill > HR2920

This bill, known as the VARIANCE Act (Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act), proposes to modify existing transportation regulations by allowing commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to exceed standard axle weight limits by up to 10 percent. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision to Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code that permits these vehicles to carry up to 110 percent of the maximum weight on any axle or axle group, while still maintaining the overall gross vehicle weight limitation. The bill defines "dry bulk goods" as homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo transported in a specialized trailer. This change aims to provide more flexibility for commercial trucking operations transporting certain types of loose, unpackaged materials, potentially improving transportation efficiency by allowing slightly heavier loads without compromising the total vehicle weight restrictions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2920/all-info