IA SCR2

Urges Congress to amend federal law to authorize the Federal Highway Administration to raise the weight limit on interstate roads in Iowa and bordering states from 80,000 pounds to 96,000 pounds for commercial motor vehicles with seven axles

Notes that federal law currently imposes a uniform 80,000-pound gross weight limit on interstate highways, with various exemptions for certain segments

Points out that Iowa already allows 96,000-pound limits for seven-axle vehicles on primary highways that are not part of the interstate system

Argues that vehicles with six or more axles can safely handle loads exceeding 80,000 pounds while complying with reasonable axle weight limits

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and all members of Iowa's congressional delegation