<p>Please join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in championing a new proposal that would allow dairy haulers to move 98,000 pounds of any liquid dairy product - including whey - over six axles.  This concept holds myriad benefits for our industry, from increased sustainability to alleviation of a national truck driver shortage, and from fair competition with processors in other states to increased public safety.</p>
<p>Call or email your state lawmaker using this easy contact form today, and ask them to support Senate Bill 431 - and dairy industry growth in Wisconsin!</p>

Make Your Voice Heard: Ask Wisconsin Lawmakers to Support Increased Dairy Hauling Capacity

Support Senate Bill 431, Boosting Dairy Hauling Capacity

Please join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in championing a new proposal that would allow dairy haulers to move 98,000 pounds of any liquid dairy product - including whey - over six axles.  This concept holds myriad benefits for our industry, from increased sustainability to alleviation of a national truck driver shortage, and from fair competition with processors in other states to increased public safety.

Call or email your state lawmaker using this easy contact form today, and ask them to support Senate Bill 431 - and dairy industry growth in Wisconsin!

As your constituent and as a member of Wisconsin's dairy community, I'm reaching out today to ask you to support Senate Bill 431.  These proposals from Sen. Joan Ballweg and Rep. Tony Kurtz are designed to expand an existing milk hauling permit to increase capacity of all liquid dairy product hauling.

As you know, Wisconsin is known for its cheese - and cheesemaking leaves behind tens of millions of pounds of liquid whey each day.  Moving that whey and other liquid dairy at higher weight limits would delivering myriad benefits:

Increased Sustainability
Hauling full tanks, processors can reduce the dairy industry's carbon footprint via fuel savings and decreased emissions.
 
Labor Shortage Solution
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a shortage of 80,000 drivers in 2022, an all-time high projected to double by 2030. This poses challenges for the dairy industry, which must operate fleets continuously. In maximizing the use of liquid hauling vehicles, this bill can alleviate some of the strain caused by the ongoing labor shortage.
 
Competitiveness
Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah have opted to accommodate heavier liquid truck shipment limited to dairy product transportation, reducing freight and labor costs and thereby offering a competitive advantage for dairy processors operating in those states. Following suit will help to ensure the long-term strength of Wisconsin processors and provide opportunities for their growth in Wisconsin.

Public Safety
While milk haulers always make safety their top priority, fewer trips would mean less truck traffic, reducing the risk of accidents. Studies have revealed the superior safety of hauling full liquid tanks over partial tanks.

These proposals would support dairy industry growth - and the growth of my dairy business.  Please ask to be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 431 today.   Thank you for your leadership!

WCMA Member Action Alert

Support Senate Bill 431, Boosting Dairy Hauling Capacity

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