The State Departments of Transportation, comprising the Mid America Association of State Transportation officials, have agreed to expedite the trucking movement of emergency supplies across state lines during Presidentially declared major disasters. Steve Olinghouse has more:
The policy expands Emergency Interstate Truck Weights from 80,000 pounds to permitted weight of 88,000 pounds, with no more than a 10% increase per axle. Individuals states may allow heavier permitted weights.
