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- Jul 9, 2023
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Senate Bill 431 has been passed in the Wisconsin State Senate, this is a significant development for the dairy industry. This development will particularly affect those who are involved in the transportation of milk products and milk. The bill authored by Senator Joan Ballweg and Representative Tony Kurtz, introduced a new permit program under the Department of Transportation (DOT). This will allow semi-tractor trailers with six axles to haul whey and milk from cheese-making at a weight of 98,000 pounds.
This legislation aims to mitigate the impact of the ongoing truck driver shortage, reduce road maintenance costs for taxpayers and enhance transportation efficiency. This move has been praised by The Wisconsin Farm Bureau, highlighting the benefits the move has such as reduced fuel consumption, less wear and tear on roads and fewer trips.
The new permit system marks a shift from the previous transportation regulations by offering a more efficient and streamlined approach for transporters and dairy farmers.
This will mean that those in the dairy transportation sector would need to adapt to a new regulatory framework that promises cost-effectiveness and greater operational efficiency.
To read and understand more about this legislative change and also find out about its implications, you can read the full article here
This legislation aims to mitigate the impact of the ongoing truck driver shortage, reduce road maintenance costs for taxpayers and enhance transportation efficiency. This move has been praised by The Wisconsin Farm Bureau, highlighting the benefits the move has such as reduced fuel consumption, less wear and tear on roads and fewer trips.
The new permit system marks a shift from the previous transportation regulations by offering a more efficient and streamlined approach for transporters and dairy farmers.
This will mean that those in the dairy transportation sector would need to adapt to a new regulatory framework that promises cost-effectiveness and greater operational efficiency.
To read and understand more about this legislative change and also find out about its implications, you can read the full article here
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States