Study of the Regulatory Issues Affecting Truck Freight Movement in the Midwest

This project investigated regulatory issues that may affect or limit freight movement in Iowa and other Midwest states: Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Current state regulations for the following are reviewed and summarized: vehicle dimensions, vehicle weights, speed limits, weight compliance enforcement, fees and taxes, driver qualifications, medical certification, Hours of service, and oversize-overweight permits.