Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH) introduced H.R. 7321, which would waive federal over-length restrictions for tow trucks transporting disabled tractor-trailers to nearby repair facilities, according to FreightWaves. Currently, hooking a disabled semi to a wrecker creates an illegal over-length load, forcing dangerous roadside disassembly — a Senate companion bill from Sen. Mike Crapo is expected.
Operator takeaway
If you run heavy-duty, this bill eliminates the catch-22 where hooking a disabled semi makes your rig illegal to drive — contact your House rep and tell them to co-sponsor H.R. 7321.