U.S. Truck Axle Weight Guide
Before operating a commercial truck across state lines, it is important to understand the applicable axle and gross weight restrictions. The information below provides a convenient state-by-state reference for common steering, single, tandem, tridem, and gross weight limits. Always confirm current state requirements before moving an overweight load or traveling under a special permit.
Alabama
ALSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Alaska
AKSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,000 lbs
GrossBridge Formula
Arizona
AZSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Arkansas
ARSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem50,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
California
CASteering12,500 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Colorado
COSteering18,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle36,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Connecticut
CTSteering12,000–15,000
Single Axle22,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Delaware
DESteering12,000–15,000
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem60,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Washington DC
DCSteering12,000–15,000
Single Axle21,000 lbs
Double Axle37,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross79,000 lbs
Florida
FLSteering—
Single Axle22,000 lbs
Double Axle40,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Georgia
GASteering20,340 lbs
Single Axle20,340 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Hawaii
HISteering—
Single Axle22,500 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,500 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Idaho
IDSteering12,000–15,000
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Illinois
ILSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,500 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Indiana
INSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem50,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Iowa
IASteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle35,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Kansas
KSSteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem43,500 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Kentucky
KYSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem48,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Louisiana
LASteering13,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Maine
MESteering15,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem45,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Maryland
MDSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Massachusetts
MASteeringNot specified
Single Axle18,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Michigan
MISteering18,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Minnesota
MNSteering10,000 lbs
Single Axle34,000 lbs
Double Axle42,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Mississippi
MSSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Missouri
MOSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Montana
MTSteering500 lb/in tire
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Nebraska
NESteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Nevada
NVSteering500 lb/in tire
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
New Hampshire
NHSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
New Jersey
NJSteering—
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
TridemNot specified
Gross80,000 lbs
New Mexico
NMSteering12,000–15,000
Single Axle17,000 lbs
Double Axle21,600 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
New York
NYSteering22,400 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
North Carolina
NCSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle25,000 lbs
Double Axle50,000 lbs
Tridem60,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
North Dakota
NDSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle17,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Ohio
OHSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Oklahoma
OKSteering15,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle40,000 lbs
Tridem60,000 lbs
Gross84,000 lbs
Oregon
ORSteering—
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Pennsylvania
PASteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle36,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Rhode Island
RISteering24,000 lbs
Single Axle22,400 lbs
Double Axle36,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
South Carolina
SCSteeringNot specified
Single Axle10,000 lbs
Double Axle35,200 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
South Dakota
SDSteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Tennessee
TNSteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem54,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Texas
TXSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle37,400 lbs
Tridem54,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Utah
UTSteering—
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
TridemBridge Formula
GrossBridge Formula
Vermont
VTSteering12,000 lbs
Single Axle22,400 lbs
Double Axle42,000 lbs
Tridem54,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Virginia
VASteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Washington
WASteering600 lb/in tire
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle—
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
West Virginia
WVSteering20,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Wisconsin
WISteering13,000 lbs
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem—
Gross80,000 lbs
Wyoming
WYSteeringNot specified
Single Axle20,000 lbs
Double Axle34,000 lbs
Tridem42,000 lbs
Gross80,000 lbs
Need Help With Truck Weight Compliance?
Weight limits can change depending on axle spacing, vehicle configuration, route, permits, and state-specific rules. Get guidance before moving an overweight load.
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