Heavy Haul Loads in Maine

DOT & MAINE STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs on the Interstate System

94,000 lbs for select four-axle trucks pulling two-axle trailers

100,000 lbs for select three-axle trucks pulling tri-axle trailers

Single Axle

20,000 lbs on the Interstate System if the GVW is above 73,280 lbs

22,400 lbs on the Interstate System if the GVW is below 73,280 lbs, or if it’s a six axle, and on all non-Interstate highways

Tandem Axle

34,000 lbs on the Interstate System

38,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways

41,000 lbs on Interstate and non-Interstate highways for six axles

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

For some loads, Maine allows for a 10% weight tolerance provided it doesn’t exceed 100,000 lbs GVW, 24,200 lbs on a single axle, 46,000 lbs on a tandem, or 54,000 lbs on a tridem.
Vehicles with idle reduction technology can have axle, vehicle, or bridge formula weights of up to 400 lbs over the limit.

The information provided here is not comprehensive and may not reflect the most recent state limits. Additional codes, regulations, and exemptions may apply. Please visit the Maine DOT website for current information.

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN MAINE

To find heavy haul loads near you, visit the FR8Star Load Board and fine-tune the results using the Filters menu on the left. To find loads going to or from Maine, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Maine in the From: State or To: State fields. You can also find loads near a specific city, state, or ZIP code, use the Location By Radius option.