WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as they encounter two-way traffic, intersections, school zones, pedestrians, and driveways. The Safe Routes Act of 2025 would allow trucks hauling forest products at state legal weights to access the interstate for a short distance to avoid these hazards. Research has shown that this would reduce the likelihood of accidents while simultaneously saving time and fuel.
“The Safe Routes Act will support local businesses by eliminating regulatory burdens and allowing logging vehicles to exceed federal weight limits when transporting raw forest products. Wisconsinites will benefit from a reduced number of trips required, which will ultimately decrease transportation costs and allow business owners to keep more of their hard-earned money,”said Sen. Johnson.
Sens. Johnson and Rep. Weid were joined by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.).
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
