Heavy Haul Loads in Rhode Island

DOT & RHODE ISLAND STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs

Single Axle

22,400 lbs

Tandem Axle

36,000 lbs

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

Rhode Island offers an annual permit that allows for GVWs of up to 130,000 lbs and single axle weights of up to 25,000 lbs for six-axle combinations.

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 Rhode Island DOT website for current information.

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN RHODE ISLAND

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