FORSYTH, GA — This week, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 164 into law, removing the sunset on truck weight limits included in HB 189 during the 2023 session —delivering a major win for Georgia’s forestry and agricultural industry and the communities that depend on it.
Why It Matters: HB 164 provides long-term certainty for forest product haulers and the forestry supply chain by eliminating the expiration date on previous weight allowances. This targeted measure helps streamline operations, reduce transportation costs, and enhance efficiency across Georgia’s forestry sector.
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HB 164 removes the sunset provision from HB 189, keeping in place the 10% variance for forestry and ag haulers. For 5-axle trucks, this means you can continue hauling at 88,000 lbs. on state and local roads.
GFA President & CEO Tim Lowrimore said: “Thank you to Governor Kemp, Chairman Steven Meeks and Chairman Russ Goodman for their leadership in advancing truck weights legislation to support Georgia’s forestry industry. This is a critical step toward stabilizing our supply chain and keeping transportation costs manageable for communities across the state.”
Key Partnerships: GFA is also thankful to have worked closely on this legislation with other industry partners in agricultural and manufacturing sectors, as a member of the Georgia Economic Competitiveness Coalition.
About the Georgia Forestry Association
Since 1907, the Georgia Forestry Association has served as the premiere advocate for working forests in Georgia, working to promote a healthy business and political climate for forest landowners, forest product manufacturers and forest-based businesses. To learn more, visit www.gfagrow.org.