Trucks hauling agricultural products are allowed to weigh up to 10% over posted limits on state highways
On Friday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner declared a Harvest Season Emergency, which is meant to speed up crop transportation from the fields to grain elevators and processing facilities.
TheRochelle News-Leaderreports that with Rauner’s announcement, trucks hauling agricultural products are allowed to weigh up to 10% over the posted limits on state highways.
Ron Kern, Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager, said the declaration will increase the efficiency of the harvest.
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