Establishes an axle weight variance for commercial vehicles transporting dry bulk goods.
The Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency Act, also known as the VARIANCE Act, amends title 23 of the United States Code to allow commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods to exceed the standard axle weight limit by up to 110 percent. This variance applies to dry bulk goods, defined as homogeneous, unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo in specially designed trailers. The bill aims to enhance efficiency in the transportation of such goods while maintaining safety standards.
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