Heavy Haul Loads in Massachusetts

DOT & MASSACHUSETTS STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs

Single Axle

20,000 lbs on the Interstate System

18,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways if axle distance is less than 6 feet

22,400 lbs on all highways if axle distance is more than 6 feet

Tandem Axle

34,000 lbs

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

Wheel weights shouldn’t exceed more than 800 lbs per inch of tire.
On parts of the Interstate System, and specifically the Massachusetts Turnpike, combinations can have a GVW of 127,400 lbs and support up to 22,400 lbs on a single axle and 36,000 lbs on a tandem axle.

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 Massachusetts DOT website for current information.

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN MASSACHUSETTS

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 Massachusetts, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Massachusetts 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.