DOT & MISSISSIPPI STATE WEIGHT LIMITS
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs on the Interstate System
Single Axle
20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle
34,000 lbs
Other State Provisions & Exemptions
- Mississippi offers an annual permit to transport companies hauling heavy equipment for non-divisible loads of up to 150,000 lbs GVW.
- Vehicles with idle reduction technology are permitted 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 Mississippi DOT website for current information.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN MISSISSIPPI
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 Mississippi, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Mississippi 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.
Loads Transported in Mississippi With FR8Star
JLG 800S
From: Natchez, MS 39120
To: Wyoming, MI 49519
Dimensions: 37’3″ L x 8’2″ W x 9’11” H
Weight: 33,200 lbs
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 125
From: Tunica, MS 38676
To: Sonora, KY 42776
Dimensions: 25’0″ L x 8’5″ W x 10’5″ H
Weight: 20,000 lbs
2017 MAHINDRA 2540
From: West Plains, MO 65775
To: Mineral Wells, MS 38654
Dimensions: 15’0″ L x 5’0″ W x 7’10” H
Weight: 4,500 lbs
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