United States: New Wisconsin laws allow heavier dairy tankers, tax exemptions for Evansville and Stevens Point
Dairy
United States
Supply Chain Management
Regulation & Compliances
Published Mar 23, 2024
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Wisconsin has updated its law to allow tanker drivers to transport any liquid dairy product up to a gross vehicle weight of 98,000 pounds over six axles, up from the previous limit of 80,000 pounds. This change, which expands from only milk to include products like liquid whey, is expected to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce fuel use, and decrease carbon dioxide emissions and water usage. The law, backed by various agricultural and dairy associations, also includes tax exemptions for new agricultural developments in Evansville and Stevens Point, as signed by Governor Tony Evers.
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Original content
Wisconsin’s law just changed allowing tanker drivers to haul any liquid dairy product with a gross vehicle weight of up to 98,000 pounds over six axles. The old law allowed truckers to haul only milk up to that weight. Most trucks are restricted to 80,000 pounds. The change in the law allows more efficient movement of products like liquid whey to drying facilities to make whey powder and whey protein concentrate. Liquid whey is typically hauled from cheese plants to other facilities for drying. The bill authored by Senator Joan Ballweg and Representative Tony Kurtz will allow dairy processors to save fuel, water, and resources. Scott Potts from BelGioioso Cheese says the change will reduce their fuel use by 29,000 gallons per year and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 258 metric tons per year. Dave Buholzer from Kondike Cheese Company says they will be able to use fewer tankers, which reduces their water usage. The new law was promoted by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, ...
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