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Massachusetts Axle Weight Limits

Axle spacings and weight calculator

Max Legal Weight for GVW under 80,000 lbs and Max Permitted Weight for GVW over 80,000 lbs

Vehicle configuration

Maximum Legal Weight Allowed

Your truck requires a permit if it exceeds:

Motor vehicle (2 axles) - 46,000 lbs.
Vehicle or vehicle combination (3 axles) - 73,000 lbs.
Vehicle or vehicle combinations (4 axles) - 87,000 lbs.
Vehicle or vehicle combinations (5+ axles) - 99,000 lbs.

Your truck will also require a permit if the weight on any axle exceeds:

Axles spaced less than 6 ft. apart - 18,000 lbs.
Axles spaced more than 6 ft. apart - 22,400 lbs.
Overall gross weight of 2 or more consecutive axles - 80,000 lbs.

Maximum Permit Weight Allowed

Special Hauling Permit

You may need a special hauling permit depending on the size of your truck and its load. If your vehicle falls under these restrictions, then your permit will not require a fee:

12' 0" Wide Load Banner & Flags
13' 6" Height
99,000 lbs. max
100' Long (up to 80' long no escort is needed)

If your vehicle exceeds the above restrictions, it may also require a police escort. If your vehicle exceeds any of these restrictions, you will have to pay a fee.

Requirements for vehicles over 80' long:

one private escort is required for vehicles from 80'1" to 85'
two private escorts are required for vehicles from 85'1" to 100'

Requirements for vehicles traveling in the tunnels:

wide loads from 8'6" to 12' must have private escort(s)

Fees for Requesting a Special Hauling Permit

Special Hauling Permit (Within Restrictions) - $0 each unit
Special Hauling Permit (Exceeds Restrictions) - $350 each unit

Source of information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/commercial-truck-regulations