Transportation (Freight) in New York

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3391: Sets certain requirements for side under-ride guards

This bill requires certain large trucks operating in New York City (population over 1 million) to install side under-ride guards within 24 months. It applies specifically to trucks, tractors, and trailers with a gross weight rating of 26,000+ pounds and a conventional cab configuration (more engine forward of the windshield). The guards must prevent pedestrians/bicyclists from falling into the space between axles and stop passenger vehicles from sliding under the truck. The law also mandates similar guards for all state fleet vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight, with exemptions allowed for practicality or service disruptions. The commissioner will create rules for inspection and compliance.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight Pedestrian Safety

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8067: Increases the weight limits for vehicles powered primarily by electric battery power and other fuels

Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Oil & Gas Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6383: Authorizes covered agencies and authorities to use weigh-in-motion technology to automatically enforce vehicle weight limits on their facilities

This bill (S 6383) authorizes state transportation agencies and authorities to use automated weigh-in-motion technology on their facilities to detect vehicles exceeding weight limits. It directly affects commercial vehicle owners who operate on these facilities, as the owner - not the driver - would receive liability notices for overweight violations. Key mechanisms include requiring daily system self-tests, annual calibration by independent labs, strict privacy protections (blurring driver/vehicle details in images), and limits on how recorded data can be used or shared. The technology must be installed only on agency-owned facilities, with data destroyed after case resolution or one year. This creates a standardized, automated enforcement process for weight compliance on state infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3728: Relates to passenger registration of pickup trucks

S 3728 allows owners of pickup trucks used exclusively for personal, non-business purposes to register them as passenger vehicles instead of commercial trucks. This applies to all pickup trucks with a cargo bed and side walls (regardless of weight or cab seating capacity), and clarifies that commuting to work does not disqualify a vehicle from this option. The bill changes registration rules to better match actual vehicle use, giving owners a choice between passenger or commercial classification. It does not require changes to existing vehicle use but simplifies registration for eligible owners. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight Vehicle Registration