Heavy Haul Loads in South Carolina

DOT & SOUTH CAROLINA STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs on the Interstate System

73,280 lbs on non-Interstate highways

Single Axle

20,000 lbs

Tandem Axle

35,200 lbs for vehicles with GVWs of 75,185 lbs and below

36,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

Weight should not exceed 10,000 lbs per wheel on a single axle.
South Carolina allows for a 10% weight tolerance on non-Interstate highways.
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 South Carolina DOT website for current information.

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

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