Maryland Axle Weight Limits

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Maximum Legal Weight Allowed


Axle Group Maximum
Single 20,000 pounds
Tandem (Two Axle) 34,000 pounds
Tridem (Three Axle) 42,500 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight 80,000 pounds


Maximum Permit Weight Allowed


Axle Group Maximum
Single 27,000 pounds
Tandem (Two Axle) 52,000 pounds
Tridem (Three Axle) 63,000 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight 120,000 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight 150,000 pounds (may issue a permit for weight over 150,000 after a valid engineering structural review)

Note: 30,000 pounds max per axle up to 110,000 pounds GVW;
27,000 pounds max per axle from 110,001 pounds GVW and over.

Source: http://www.roads.maryland.gov/Index.aspx?PageId=500
Source: https://oversizeloadescorts.com/regs/md.pdf

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