The Alabama Senate substantially changed a bill sought by the forestry industry on Tuesday, approving a compromise version that does not affect weight limits on log trucks. The bill as originally ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Lawmakers are considering two bills that would allow log trucks to carry more weight per axle. Supporters have said it would help the logging industry. However, ...

MONTGOMERY — A bill timber industry leaders hoped would increase the per-axle load limits on logging trucks, leading to fewer citations and more productivity for truck drivers, passed the Alabama ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Despite Senate Bill 110 advancing through the Alabama Legislature, Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe is pleased with an amendment to the bill that addresses ...

TUSCUMBIA — County engineers in Shoals are concerned about the potential impact of a bill that would increase the axle weight limit of trucks hauling forest products on Alabama roads and bridges.

More than 2,200 local government leaders from across the country are pressing congressional lawmakers to oppose any increases in truck size or weight, including heavier single-trailer trucks, ...