DOT & TEXAS 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
  • Texas allows a 5% GVW allowance, but should not exceed 80,000 lbs.
  • There is a 5% axle weight allowance.
  • The state offers an annual permit for super-heavy and oversize equipment.
  • 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 Texas DOT website for current information.
State Weight Limits

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN TEXAS

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 Texas, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Texas 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.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN TEXAS

Loads Transported in Texas With FR8Star

2010 CATERPILLAR 988F

2010 CATERPILLAR 988F

From: Killeen, TX 76544
To: Brunswick, GA 31523
Dimensions: 35’9″ L x 12’4″ W x 13’7″ H
Weight: 97,727 lbs
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 122 SD

FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 122 SD

From: San Angelo, TX 76903
To: Liberty, MO 64068
Dimensions: 48’0″ L x 8’0″ W x 10’0″ H
Weight: 34,000 lbs
CASE IH MX255

CASE IH MX255

From: La Crosse, WI 54601
To: Paris, TX 75460
Dimensions: 19’5″ L x 9’10” W x 10’5″ H
Weight: 20,200 lbs
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