119-S2108
VARIANCE Act
Last action was on 6-18-2025
SenateCurrent status is Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2108
1. Short title2. Axle weight variance for the transportation of dry bulk goods1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act" or the "VARIANCE Act".
2. Axle weight variance for the transportation of dry bulk goods
Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(z) Axle weight variance for the transportation of dry bulk goods -
(1) Definition of dry bulk goods - In this subsection, the term dry bulk goods means a homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo being transported in a trailer specifically designed for that purpose.
(2) Weight variance - Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, except for the maximum gross vehicle weight limitation, a commercial motor vehicle transporting dry bulk goods may not exceed 110 percent of the maximum weight on any axle or axle group described in subsection (a), including any enforcement tolerance.