DOT & DELAWARE STATE WEIGHT LIMITS
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs on the Interstate System
Single Axle
20,000 lbs on the Interstate System and U.S. highways
22,400 lbs on state highways
Tandem Axle
34,000 lbs on the Interstate System and U.S. highways
36,000 lbs on state highways
Other State Provisions & Exemptions
- For two axles, 40,000 lbs GVW.
- For three axles, 54,000 lbs GVW on the Interstate System and U.S. highways; 65,000 lbs GVW on state highways.
- For four axles, 74,000 lbs GVW on the Interstate System and U.S. highways; 73,280 lbs GVW on state highways.
- Vehicles with idle reduction technology can have axle, vehicle, or bride formula weights 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 Delaware DOT website for current information.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN DELAWARE
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 Delaware, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Delaware 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.
Loads Transported in Delaware With FR8Star
NEW HOLLAND T6050
From: Milford, DE 19963
To: Mt. Eden, KY 40046
Dimensions: 18’0″ L x 7’0″ W x 10’0″ H
Weight: 11,000 lbs
1971 BUCYRUS-ERIE 65C
From: Selbyville, DE 19975
To: Newington, CT 06111
Dimensions: 14’4″ L x 4’6″ W x 5’6″ H
Weight: 3,000 lbs
2008 BOBCAT S595
From: Lebanon, PA 17042
To: Frankford, DE 19945
Dimensions: 11’1″ L x 5’5″ W x 6’6″ H
Weight: 6,793 lbs