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Lawmakers discuss federal CDL and weigh-station rules; sponsor seeks federal clarification
Summary
Sen. Barry Usher presented Senate Joint Resolution 3 asking Congress to clarify when intent makes a trip commercial for CDL and weigh-station requirements; DOT and Labor officials described federal weight-based rules and Montana workforce constraints.
Sen. Barry Usher presented Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Transportation Committee, seeking a letter to federal authorities asking for clearer guidance on when vehicle trips are considered commercial for CDL and weigh-station requirements.
Usher described multiple scenarios that he said produce inconsistent enforcement. “The intent is what the commercial weigh stations guys tell me and DOT tells me,” he said, explaining that the same vehicle and trailer could be treated differently depending on whether the driver intended to sell goods or transport them for personal use. Usher said the resulting confusion affects small-business owners and rural residents, and that he would seek input from Montana’s…
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