(a)
Definitions— Subsection (a) of section 31111, title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following—
“(5) Trailer transporter towing unit—The term “trailer transporter towing unit” means a power unit that is not used to carry property when operating in a towaway trailer transporter combination.
“(6) Towaway trailer transporter combination—The term “towaway trailer transporter combination” means a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two trailers or semitrailers—
“(A) with a total weight that does not exceed 26,000 pounds; and
“(B) in which the trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.”
(b)
General limitations— Section 31111(b)(1) of such title is amended by—
(1)
at the end of subparagraph (E) by striking “or”;
(2)
at the end of subparagraph (F) by striking “events” and inserting “events; or”; and
(3)
by adding at the end the following:
“(G) has the effect of imposing an overall length limitation of less than 82 feet on a towaway trailer transporter combination;”
(c)
Conforming amendments—
(1)
Property-carrying unit limitation— Section 31112(a)(1) of such title is amended by inserting before the period the following: “but not including trailers or semitrailers transported as part of a towaway trailer transporter combination as defined in section 31111(a).”.
(2)
Access to interstate system— Section 31114(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting before the period the following: “or any towaway trailer transporter combination defined in section 31111(a) and described in section 31111(b).”.