HB5643 Summary

• Creates a new vehicle weight class for vehicles with 8-9 feet distance between axle extremes, allowing maximum 38,000 pounds on 2 axles and 42,000 pounds on 3 axles.

• Permits two consecutive tandem axle sets to carry 34,000 pounds each if overall distance between first and last axles is 36 feet or more.

• Removes requirement that permit applicants disclose whether they are motor carriers of property.

• Changes overweight load fees from per 60 miles to per 45 miles for certain gross overweight loads.

• Increases engineering inspection and field investigation fees from $40 per hour to $120 per hour.