AN ACT relating to the transportation of forestry products.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "primary forest products"; allow the transportation of primary forest products on state-maintained highways within 100 miles of their point of origin at increased weight limits of 90,000 pounds for dual rear axle trucks and 100,000 pounds for tri-axle trucks; specify that the increased weight limits do not apply on the interstate highway system or on any road with a posted bridge weight limit; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties for violations.

Introduced: February 25, 2026

Last action: March 4, 2026

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This bill would allow trucks hauling raw forestry products, such as logs or timber, to carry heavier loads on state-maintained roads within 100 miles of where those products were harvested. The higher weight limits would apply to certain truck types but would not be permitted on interstate highways or roads with posted bridge weight restrictions. Penalties for violating these rules would also be established. Who it may affect: logging and timber industry workers, trucking companies that haul forestry products, and residents living near state-maintained roads used for timber transport.

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