H.R. 5177 – Weigh Station Enforcement of Safety Rules for Truck Drivers

TLDR

A new federal bill, H.R. 5177, would require states to enforce specific truck safety regulations at all commercial vehicle weigh stations. The measure directs the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to ensure uniform enforcement of Executive Order 14286, “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” signed in April 2025.

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What You Need to Know

• 🚛 Purpose: Strengthen enforcement of federal trucking safety standards at weigh stations nationwide.
• 🏛️ Bill introduced: September 8, 2025, by Rep. Byron Donalds; referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 📜 Key provision: Requires states to enforce Sections 3 and 4 of Executive Order 14286 — covering safety compliance and fair treatment of commercial motor vehicle drivers.
• ⚖️ Authority: Adds a new section (§31152) to Title 49 of the U.S. Code, mandating federal oversight.
• 🚦 Impact: Ensures consistent safety checks for all commercial vehicles entering weigh stations, regardless of state.
• ⏳ Next step: Committee review and potential markup before moving to a full House vote.

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Why It Matters to Wyoming

Wyoming’s location along major freight corridors (like I-80 and US-30) makes weigh station enforcement a critical part of highway safety and trucking oversight. The bill could affect state inspection processes, driver compliance checks, and federal coordination with the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Source: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5177/BILLS-119hr5177ih.pdf