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ALABAMA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 70 mph Access Rules: 53-ft. trailers 941-ft. kingpin) on all state roads except country roads with lanes less than 12 feet wide; 57-ft. trailers on designated system. Interstate Size and Weight: Trailer: 57 ft., Single Axle: 20,000 lbs., Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs., Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Trailer 57 ft., Overall vehicle length: Not restricted, Twins: Allowed on all federal, state routes Trip Permit: 7-day vehicle permit $20 Department of Revenue 334-242-4571 fax: 334-242-9073 Vehicle Division Box 327620 Montgomery, AL 36132 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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ALASKA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 65 mph Access Rules: Twins and tractor-semi-trailers up to five miles off designated system and certain other routes. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 38,000 lbs.; Tri-axle: 42,000; Gross weight: Outer bridge formula; inner bridge limits apply to tractor and first trailer of multi-trailer configurations. State Size and Weight: Semitrailer: 45 ft.; Tractor-Semitrailer: 85 ft.; Twins: 95 ft. cargo; Gross weight: Same as interstate limit Trip Permit: $10-$31 (Because it is necessary to cross foreign territory to reach Alaska, carriers are advised to carry proof of vehicle ownership) Department of Public Safety 907-269-5572 fax: 907-333-8615 Motor Vehicles Division Trip Permit Unit 5700 E. Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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ARIZONA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 75 mph where posted Access Rules: Access over existing truck routes to terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs and rest. Tractor semi-trailers and twin combinations allowed on all roads depending on width; 57-ft. trailers allowed 10 miles off Interstate. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 57 ft. 6 in.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; LCVs formula B with permit State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft. if trailer exceeds 53 ft.; Twins: not restricted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 96-hour vehicle permit, fees vary; 96-hour carrier permit, $48 Department of Transportation 602-255-7346 fax: 602-269-5611 Motor Carrier Services Permit Section 1225 N. 25th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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ARKANSAS Speed Limit: Trucks 65, cars 70 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. 6 in.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. 6 in.; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 75 ft. if trailer exceeds 53 ft.; Twins: 65 ft.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 72 hour vehicle, $33; Dept. Finance & Administration 501-682-4653 fax: 501-682-4615 Motor Vehicle Division Box 8091 Little Rock, AR 72203 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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CALIFORNIA Speed Limit: Trucks 55, cars 70 Access Rules: Access restricted to one mile from signed interchange. Access to and from network for twins and tractor semi-trailers allowed for services. To terminals: on signed routes or with special terminal access permit. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft. or 53 ft. with 40-ft. kingpin or 38 ft. on single axle trailer; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft with 40 ft. kingpin; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft. with 40-ft. kingpin; Twins: 75 ft.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Power unit: $45; 5-day, 1-trip: $35.; Fuel use: $30; Trailer: $5; 1 trip: $10 Department of Motor Vehicles 916-657-7971 fax: 916-657-6628 IRP-Mail Station H160 Box 932320 Sacramento, CA 94232 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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COLORADO Speed Limit: All vehicles 75, lower for trucks in mountains Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 57 ft. 4 in.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 57 ft. 4 in.; Tractor-trailer combination: 75 ft. Twins: 75 ft.; Gross weight: 85,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 10,000 to 30,000 lbs. $71; 30,001 to 59,999 $82; 60,000 lbs and over $93 Department of Revenue 303-757-9241 fax: Motor Carrier Services 1881 Pierce Street Lakewood, CO 80214 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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CONNECTICUT Speed Limit: All vehicles: 65 Access Rules: Access for twins and 53-ft. trailers restricted to one mile; beyond that by permit over shortest route. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53-ft with same access restrictions as twins; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; 53 ft. on designated roads; Tractor semi-trailer: not restricted; Twins: Permitted as above; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Fee: $23 Department of Transportation 860-594-2816 fax: 860-594-2880 Box 317546 Newington, CT 06031 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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DELAWARE Speed Limit: All vehicles: maximum 65, except on portions of I-95 and on U.S. in Dover area Access Rules: Access for twins and semis on Interstate and all U.S. numbered routes, except as posted; access by specific route permit only. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53-ft; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: not restricted; Tractor semi-trailer: 60-ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 72-hour vehicle permit, $15; 72-hour fuel permit, $15; IFTA 30-day, no fee Department of Transportation 302-739-4538 fax: 302-739-6299 Division of Motor Fuel Tax PO Drawer E Dover, De 19903-1565 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 65 on interstate Access Rules: Access by permit only Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft .; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: not restricted; Tractor semi-trailer: 55-ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $19 Department of Public Works 202-727-7050 Telex: 202-638-0679 614 H St. N.W. Room 200 Washington, DC 20001 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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FLORIDA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 70 Access Rules: Access for twin 28-ft. trailers on all roads not posted. Semis have unlimited access. Federal system includes state roads with 12-ft. lanes. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. or 57 ft. 6 in. with permit; Single axle: 22,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 44,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Double 48 ft. trailers permitted on turnpike; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 10 days, $45 plus wire service fee Division of Motor Vehicles 850-488-6921 fax: 850-922-7148 Bureau of Motor Carrier Services 2900 Apalachee Parkway Room A110 Tallahassee, FL 32399 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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GEORGIA Speed Limit: All vehicles: 70 Access Rules: Access for twins restricted to one mile off specified interchanges; semi’s, all roads with 12-ft. lanes; 53-ft. trailers restricted to 67-ft. 6 in. overall length limit on state designated system and 60-ft. overall on other state routes. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. or 41-ft. kingpin; 67-ft 6-in. overall; Single axle: 20,340 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48-ft. or 53-ft. if 67 ft 6 in. overall on designated highway; Tractor semi-trailer: 60-ft. or 67 ft. 6 in. if 53-ft. trailer; Twins: Designated highways; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $5-$20 Department of Transportation 404-624-0411 fax: 404-635-8501 Office of Permits and Enforcement 925 E. Confederate Ave. Bldg. 24, 4th Floor Atlanta, GA 30316 Bulk permits, fax: 404-635-8507 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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HAWAII Speed Limit: All vehicles: 55 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted ; Single axle: 22,500 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 45-ft.; Tractor semi-trailer: 60-ft.; Twins: 65-ft. overall; Gross weight: 88,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Unknown DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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IDAHO Speed Limit: Trucks: 65, Cars: 75 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; 53 ft. on some roads; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; 105,500 lbs. By permit State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53-ft.; Tractor semi-trailer: Overall length restriction 65 ft.; Twins: 61 ft. combined trailers; 75 overall if over 61ft.; Gross weight: 105,500 lbs. Trip Permit: $25 per unit; $25 per fuel Transportation Department 208-334-8688 fax: 2098-334-8696 Ports of Entry Box 7129 Boise, ID 83707 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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ILLINOIS Speed Limit: Trucks 55, cars 65 Access Rules: Twins and 102 inch wide vehicles allowed one-mile access on any road. Units up to 65 feet in length and no more than 73,280 pounds gross weight and allowed five miles access on any road or street with lanes at least 11 feet wide Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 45 ft. 6 in. with kingpin; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; 105,500 lbs. By permit State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53-ft. with 45 ft. 6 in. kingpin on trailers more than 48 ft.; Tractor semi-trailer: 45 ft. 6 in. kingpin on trailers more than 48 ft.; Twins: 65 ft.; Gross weight: 73,280 lbs. Trip Permit: 72-hour vehicle permit, $15 Secretary of State Commercial & Farm Truck Division 300 Howlett Bldg., Room 300 Springfield, IL 62764 217-785-1816 fax: 217-5247-0123 800-252-8638 (in-state only) DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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INDIANA Speed Limit: Trucks 60, cars 65 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53-ft. with 43-ft. kingpin setting; Tractor semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Not restricted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 5 days, $50 (maximum of four per calendar year) Department of Revenue 317-615-7340 fax: 317-821-2335 Special Tax Division Motor Carrier Services 5252 Decatur Blvd., Suite R Indianapolis, IN 46221 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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IOWA Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Federal regulations on vehicle size, length and access apply on all state highways. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Gross weight: 96,000 (non Interstate) Trip Permit: 72 hour vehicle permit $10; 72 hour or 1 trip fuel permit, $20 Department of Transportation 515-237-3264 fax: 515-237-3257 Motor Carrier Services Box 10382 Des Moines, IA 50306 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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KANSAS Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 on Interstates, 4 lanes divided highways; 65 on posted 2-lanehighways Access Rules: No restrictions, except on LCV units where applicable. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 59 ft. 6 in.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Wide base single tire only (section width 14 in. or more) 600 lbs. Per inch on steering axle, 575 lbs. Per inch all other axles; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 59 ft. 6 in.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 28 ft. 6 in.; Gross weight: 150,000 (effective 1-97) Trip Permit: $10; non-IRP fuel fuel, $26; Oversize: $5 Dept. of Revenue 785-296-2356 fax: 785-296-7872 Div. of Vehicles Central Permit Office 3718 SW Burlingame Rd. Topeka, KS 66609 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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KENTUCKY Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for twins and tractor-trailers restricted to five miles on state maintained highways. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 10 days, $40 Transportation Cabinet 502-564-4540 fax 502-564-4138 Division of Motor Carriers Box 2007 Frankfort, KY 40602 502-564-4127 (fuel permits) DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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LOUISIANA Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 Access Rules: Access restricted to 10 miles to terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs and rest. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 59 ft. 6 in.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $5 plus transmission fees & truck stop fees Public Service Commission 225-342-1422 Box 91154 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MAINE Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for twins and semis restricted to one mile in both rural and urban areas; permit required for operation beyond; access unlimited for kingpin of 38 ft. or less. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft. (53 ft. by permit); Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft. with 38 ft. kingpin; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 65 ft. with 38 ft. kingpin; Twins: Permit required; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; 90,000 lbs. With tridem; 100,000 lbs. by permit Trip Permit: $8 for 30 days if no bingo stamp on card insurance required Motor Vehicle Division Commercial Vehicle Center 29 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-8633 TWX: 207-622-5332 fax: 207-622-5332 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MARYLAND Speed Limit: All vehicles 65; though lower speeds are posted in mountainous western counties, with differentials for cars and trucks. Access Rules: Twin-trailer units must use shortest practical route between designated highways and a truck terminal or cargo destination, or up to one mile to facilities for food, fuel, repairs or rest. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. (hazmats allowed in non-bulk quantities; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; 53 ft. on designated routes; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: On designated routes; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: fees vary Department of Transportation 410-582-5727 800-945-3416 Office of Traffic & Safety 7491 Connelly Drive Hanover, MD 21076 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MASSACHUSETTS Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for twins and semis by specific route permit to terminate upon petition by manufacturing facility. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. permit and markings required; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. most highways, permit and markings required; Tractor Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: (wire services only) 72 hour vehicle permit, $15; 72 hour IFTA permit, $20 Department of Revenue 617-887-5080 (information only) Bureau of Excise Taxes Box 7012 Boston, MA 02204 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MICHIGAN Speed Limit: Trucks 55, Cars 70 Access Rules: Access restricted to five miles on state highways only. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 40 ft. 6 in. kingpin or 50 ft. designated highways; Single axle: 20,000 lbs. with 12,000 lb. Steering axle limit; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; 11 axles up to 164,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 50 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 58 ft.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs.; maximum axle weight 13,000 lb. with one 32,000 lbs. tandem axle and an 18,000 lbs. steering axle, 11 axles and up to 164,000 lbs. with proper spacing. Trip Permit: $20 for 72 hours Department of State 517-332-5458 fax: 517-322-5458 IRP Unit Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Records Lansing, MI 48918 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MINNESOTA Speed Limit: 70 mph on posted interstates Access Rules: Twins and semis: fuel, food, repairs and points of loading and unloading; household goods and livestock carriers: rest or for purpose of route continuity. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs. (46,000 w/permit); Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin setting; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 75 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 15 days, $15 Department of Public Safety 651-405-6169 fax: 651-405-6168 Driver & Vehicle Services 1110 Centre Pointe Curve Suite 425 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MISSISSIPPI Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 mph Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Not restricted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $25 Department of Transportation 601-923-7000 fax: 601-923-7133 Permit Section Box 1140 Jackson, MS 39215 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MISSOURI Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 mph Access Rules: Access restricted to 10 miles. Interstate Size and Weight: Semitrailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs State Size and Weight: Semitrailer: Not restricted; Tractor-Semitrailer: 60 ft.; Twins: 65 ft. on specified roads; 55 ft. on all others; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs Trip Permit: Recip., $10; Fuel, $10; $5, DOT; Combined fuel/reip., $20; Combined IRP-IFTA, $25 Highway Reciprocity Commission 573-751-6433 fax: 573-751-0916 Box 893 Jefferson City, MO 65105 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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MONTANA Speed Limit: Trucks 65, cars 75, all vehicles at night 65 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft; 57 ft. with permit; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Overall combination length of 61 ft; Single truck: 55 ft.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Fee varies Department of Transportation 406-444-6130 Fax: 406-444-7670 Motor Carrier Services Box 4639 Helena, MT 59604 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEBRASKA Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 mph Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 65 ft. trailers and coupling device; Gross weight: 95,000 lbs. Trip Permit: One round-trip, no fee after that carrier must be registered and have ID stamp on cab card in truck Department of Motor Vehicles 402-471-4435 fax: 402-479-4024 Motor Carrier Services Box 98935 Lincoln, NE 68509 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEVADA Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 mph Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. 129,000 lbs. by permit State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 70 ft.; Twins: 70 ft. overall; Gross weight: 129,000 lbs. by permit Trip Permit: 24 hours, $5 plus 15 cents/mile, plus $30 fuel charge if they’re not IFTA Department of Motor Vehicles 702-687-5340 fax: 702-687-4756 Motor Carrier Bureau 555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89711 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 mph Access Rules: Access for twins by permit only Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41-ft. kingpin; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. 129,000 lbs. by permit State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 3 days, $10 Department of Public Safety 603-271-2311 Bureau of Road Tolls 10 Hazen Dr. Concord, NH 03305 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEW JERSEY Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 mph Access Rules: Access for twins to and from terminal destination; permit not needed. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $5 decal Division of Motor Vehicles 609-633-9399 fax: 609-633-9393 Bureau of Motor Carriers 225 E State St., 2nd Floor West Trenton, NJ 08666 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEW MEXICO Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 mph Access Rules: Access and deliveries by twins and semis limited to within 20 miles of Interstate system and designated highways. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 57 ft. 6 in.; Single axle: 21,600 lbs. with steer axle of 12,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,320 lbs.; Gross weight: 86,400 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 57 ft. 6 in.; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft. if exceeds allowable trailer length; Twins: 65 ft.; Gross weight: 86,400 lbs. Trip Permit: 48 hours, $5 Motor Transportation Division 505-827-2265 fax: 505-983-0135 Attn: Registration Section Box 1028 Santa Fe, NM 87504 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NEW YORK Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 mph; Turnpike doubles 55 on Thruway Access Rules: Access follows federal 1 mile rule; other specified routes to be authorized by state DOT upon carrier petition; 102 in. equipment allowed on all highways with 10 ft. lanes Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 86,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 65 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $15 plus mileage tax Department of Taxation & Finance 518-457-3653 Bldg. 8 State Campus Albany, NY 12227 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NORTH CAROLINA Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 mph Access Rules: Access by application beyond 3 miles for STAA twins and semis Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 38,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted if 60 ft. overall; Tractor Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 10 days, $15 Division of Motor Vehicles 919-733-7458 IRP Section 1425 Rock Quarry Road Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27610 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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NORTH DAKOTA Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 mph Access Rules: Access for twins and semis on all state highways; combinations over 75 ft. on designated highways. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. restricted if 60 ft. overall; Tractor Semi-trailer: 88 ft. state designated highways; 75 ft. all others; Twins: 75 ft.; Gross weight: 105,500 lbs. Trip Permit: 72 hours, $20 N.D. Highway Patrol 701-328-2621 fax: 701-328-1642 Motor Carrier Division Hazardous Materials 600 E. Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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OHIO Speed Limit: Trucks 55, Cars 65 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: pup 28 ft. 6 in.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 5 days, $10 plus surcharge Department of Transportation 614-728-4099 fax: 614-728-4098 Special Hauling Permit Section 11610 W. Broad Street. Columbus, OH 43223 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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OKLAHOMA Speed Limit: Interstate 70, Turnpike 75, all vehicles Access Rules: 53 ft. each trailer, combination, not to exceed 100 ft. on Interstate and four-lane roads only, 5 mile access Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. (59 ft. 6 in. by permit); Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 29 ft.; Gross weight: 90,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 72 hours, $12 Oklahoma Tax Commission 405-521-3036 fax: 405-525-2906 Motor Vehicle Prorate Division 2501 Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73194 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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OREGON Speed Limit: Trucks 55, cars 65 Access Rules: Access to one mile except where posted and on designated routes with up to 48 ft. trailer Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: 60 ft. with unlimited trailer length on Group One highways; 65 ft. on Group Two highways with some exceptions; Twins: 60 ft. on Group One highways; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $8 plus road use fee Department of Transportation 503-373-0000 or 800-336-3602 fax: 5503-378-2873 Motor Carrier Branch Over-Dimension Permit Unit 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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PENNSYLVANIA Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for 102 in. 48 ft. and 53 ft. trailers and twins allowed on marked routes; written approval of state DOT no longer needed. Also ½ mile from ramps and intersections; 1 mile to terminal or facility for food, fuel, rest. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Tractor Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Twins: Not restricted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: No provision Department of Revenue 717-783-1906 TWX, Telex: 717-783-9204 Box 280646 Harrisburg, PA 17128 PA Turnpike Site DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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RHODE ISLAND Speed Limit: Trucks 65 on I-295 and portions of I-95 Access Rules: Access for semis is all roads; and for twins restricted to one mile of Interstate for food, fuel and rest; other routes by shipper/consignee request to state. 53 ft. trailers on Interstates only; access requires route approval by state DOT ($1000 fine), 401-277-2950 ext. 2036 Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin setting; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin setting; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 28 ft. 6 in.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 5 days, $20; Blanket fee $100 Division of Motor Vehicles 401-222-2970 ext. 2031, 2032 Room 103 286 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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SOUTH CAROLINA Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 Access Rules: Access for twins is five miles to terminals, fuel, food and rest; by permission for greater distances. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin setting; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 35,200 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; 102 inc. wide vehicles all roads; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: By permission; Gross weight: 80,608 lbs. Trip Permit: $15 plus wire service fee Department of Public Safety 803-737-6620 800-937-6329 800-527-0665 Box 1498 Columbia, SC 29216 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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SOUTH DAKOTA Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 mph Access Rules: Access for twins and semis on all state highways; combinations over 75 ft. on designated highways. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. restricted if 60 ft. overall; Tractor Semi-trailer: 88 ft. state designated highways; 75 ft. all others; Twins: 75 ft.; Gross weight: 105,500 lbs. Trip Permit: Fuel permit $20; oversize $20; single trip commercial license $15 Highway Patrol 605-773-4578 fax: 605-773-6046 Motor Carrier Enforcement 500 E. Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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TENNESSEE Speed Limit: All vehicles: 70 Access Rules: Unavailable at this time Interstate Size and Weight: Unavailable at this time State Size and Weight: Unavailable at this time Trip Permit: No Provision Dept. of Transportation 615-741-3821 fax: 615-256-5894 Overweight & Over-Dimensional Permit Section Suite 300 James K. Polk Bldg. 505 Deaderick St. Nashville, TN 37243 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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TEXAS Speed Limit: Trucks 70 day, 55 night; cars 70 day, 65 night Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 59 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 59 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: Not restricted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Tractor $25; Trailer $25 Department of Transportation 800-299-1700 fax: 512-465-3565 Motor Carrier Division 125 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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UTAH Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft. with 40 ft. 6 in. kingpin or 53 ft. if 70 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft. with 40 ft. 6 in. kingpin; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: No overall limit if trailing units are 61 ft. or less; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 96 hours, $20 single unit, $40 combination; $20 for fuel Department of Transportation 801-965-4508 fax: 801-965-4936 Ports of Entry Division Box 141210 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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VERMONT Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for twins without permit limited to one mile for fuel, lodging, repairs by permit; 48 ft. semis unlimited if 65 ft. overall; 53 ft. semis have one-mile access; beyond that by route and company-specific permit. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 41 ft. kingpin; Single axle: 22,400 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 48 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 72 hour trip, $15 Department of Motor Vehicles 802-828-2070 Commercial Vehicle Operations 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05603 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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VIRGINIA Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Shortest possible route within one mile. Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with kingpin setting no more than 41 ft. to rearmost axle or midpoint of tandem axles; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Tractor Semi-trailer: 65 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: $20 fuel; $15 IRP, 10 days Department of Motor Vehicles 804-367-0558 2300 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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WASHINGTON Speed Limit: Trucks 60, cars 70 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 60 ft.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Fee varies Department of Licensing 360-753-6901 Fuel Tax Division Box 9228 Olympia, WA 98507 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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WEST VIRGINIA Speed Limit: All vehicles 70 Access Rules: Restricted to two miles, including pints of loading and unloading Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 37 ft. kingpin from last tractor axle to first semi-trailer axle; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not specified; Tractor Semi-trailer: 60 ft. some roads restricted; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Use wire services Department of Motor Vehicles 304-558-3629 fax: 304-558-3735 IRP Section PO Box 174 Charleston, WV 25321 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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WISCONSIN Speed Limit: All vehicles 65 Access Rules: Access for twins and other combinations not to exceed five miles to points of loading and unloading or staging or vehicle assembly facilities Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 53 ft. with 43 ft. kingpin; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: Not restricted, maximum 43 ft. kingpin; Tractor-Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Twins: Not permitted; Gross weight: 80,000 lbs. Trip Permit: 72 hours, $15 By wire service: Cummins Cash 800-223-5588 jet permits: 800-733-2911 (in-state) 800-558-0603 DOT Website Construction Website State Association |
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WYOMING Speed Limit: All vehicles 75 Access Rules: All roads Interstate Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Single axle: 20,000 lbs.; Tandem axle: 36,000 lbs.; Gross weight: 117,000 lbs. State Size and Weight: Semi-trailer: 60 ft.; Tractor Semi-trailer: Not restricted; Twins: 81 ft. overall with 48 ft. semi-trailer; Gross weight: 117,000 lbs. Trip Permit: Fee varies Wyoming Highway Patrol TWX: 307-777-4376 Fax: 307-777-4399 Box 1708 Cheyenne, WY 82003 DOT Website Construction Website State Association
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