--- title: DOT Releases Truck Size and Weight Technical Reports – Recommends No Changes be Made description: In their recently released reports on truck size and weight, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that the data limitations are so profound that no changes in the relevant laws and regulations should be considered until these limitations are overcome. --- [![TranzAct Logo](https://blog.tranzact.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Redesign_images/TranzAct-Logo_200px.png?width=200&height=60&name=TranzAct-Logo_200px.png "TranzAct Logo")](https://www.tranzact.com/) # TranzAct Industry News ## DOT Releases Truck Size and Weight Technical Reports – Recommends No Changes be Made 6/11/2015 [10 Considerations in Choosing a Freight Audit and Payment Provider](https://blog.tranzact.com/lessons-on-life-and-logistics/10-considerations-in-choosing-a-freight-audit-and-payment-provider) In their recently released reports on truck size and weight, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that the data limitations are so profound that no changes in the relevant laws and regulations should be considered until these limitations are overcome. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released technical reports on truck size and weight for peer review and public comment as a major step towards completing its requirement, which was promulgated by Congress through MAP-21. Specifically, MAP-21 directed the DOT to study the issues associated with trucks operating within and in excess of current size and weight limits and assess the impacts on safety, pavement and bridge deterioration, enforcement, and shifts to other modes of transport such as rail. The five technical reports released cover the study areas listed above. While pointing to significant data limitations to complete a comprehensive study, the technical reports provide an opportunity for experts in the field to comment in anticipation of the final report to Congress. All the technical reports, can be viewed by clicking [HERE](http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/map21tswstudy/technical_rpts/index.htm). If you have any questions, contact Chris Burroughs (burroughs@tianet.org, 703.299.5705). ### Would you like to share your thoughts? [![bE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/329734/ae2bfabc-70c7-4f77-8f11-cb2ce962d154.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/329734/ae2bfabc-70c7-4f77-8f11-cb2ce962d154) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Popular Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Carriers (3)](https://blog.tranzact.com/news/topic/carriers) - [Economy (1)](https://blog.tranzact.com/news/topic/economy) - [Logistics legislation (1)](https://blog.tranzact.com/news/topic/logistics-legislation) - [Parcel (1)](https://blog.tranzact.com/news/topic/parcel) ### About Us TranzAct helps shippers like you reduce their transportation spend while providing the tools necessary to make better business decisions on an ongoing basis. Our solutions provide shippers of all modes with freight audit and payment, reporting and TMS applications, rate negotiation and savings, contract development, consulting and analysis. - [**](https://twitter.com/TranzAct) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/TranzActTechnologies) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tranzact-technologies-inc) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/TranzActTechnologies) ### Popular Posts ### GET IN TOUCH We're on Your Team & We're Here to Help 360 W. Butterfield Road Suite 400 Elmhurst, IL 60126 [+630.833.0890](tel:1-630-833-0890)  [helpdesk@tranzact.com](mailto:helpdesk@tranzact.com) © 2026 TranzAct Technologies, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.