Mike
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Multiple new laws in Illinois are intended to reduce costs for trucking operations, save the state money on road repairs, and improve safety on roadways.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed one bill into law on Monday, Aug. 22, which is intended to reduce fuel and equipment costs for trucking companies throughout the state.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is now allowed, under certain circumstances, to issue permits for loads that exceed size and weight restrictions for short trips.
Previously SB42, the new law applies to divisible loads that previously had to be broken down into separate shipments to meet truck weight limits. Divisible loads include sand, gravel, dirt, logs, fuel and garbage.
IDOT can now issue the necessary permits for a truck hauling a load on a state highway in excess of 80,000 pounds if the truck is traveling less than five miles and the larger load will not cause additional damage to pavement.
Gov. Pat Quinn called it a commonsense law that will cut transportation costs for companies throughout Illinois and put people back to work.
A separate bill signed into law by the governor is designed to make Illinois roads more environmentally friendly while also saving the state some dough.
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Gov. Pat Quinn signed one bill into law on Monday, Aug. 22, which is intended to reduce fuel and equipment costs for trucking companies throughout the state.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is now allowed, under certain circumstances, to issue permits for loads that exceed size and weight restrictions for short trips.
Previously SB42, the new law applies to divisible loads that previously had to be broken down into separate shipments to meet truck weight limits. Divisible loads include sand, gravel, dirt, logs, fuel and garbage.
IDOT can now issue the necessary permits for a truck hauling a load on a state highway in excess of 80,000 pounds if the truck is traveling less than five miles and the larger load will not cause additional damage to pavement.
Gov. Pat Quinn called it a commonsense law that will cut transportation costs for companies throughout Illinois and put people back to work.
A separate bill signed into law by the governor is designed to make Illinois roads more environmentally friendly while also saving the state some dough.
Full Story
