DOT & KANSAS STATE WEIGHT LIMITS
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs on the Interstate System
85,500 lbs on non-Interstate highways
Single Axle
20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle
34,000 lbs
Other State Provisions & Exemptions
- Parts of I-35, I-70, I-335, and I-470 (part of the Kansas Turnpike Authority) allow for single axle weights of 22,000 lbs and gross vehicle weights of 120,000 lbs.
- Vehicles with idle reduction technology can have axle, vehicle, or bridge formula weights of 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 Kansas DOT website for current information.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN KANSAS
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 Kansas, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Kansas 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 Kansas With FR8Star
2005 CHEVROLET W5500
From: Tonganoxie, KS 66086
To: Hendersonville, NC 28792
Dimensions: 22’0″ L x 7’0″ W x 8’0″ H
Weight: 13,600 lbs
CASE IH FLX4520
From: Gaylord, KS 67638
To: Newfolden, MN 56738
Dimensions: 25’3″ L x 11’6″ W x 11’11” H
Weight: 21,800 lbs
2010 NEW HOLLAND BR7070
From: Scott City, MO 63780
To: Hutchinson, KS 67501
Dimensions: 10’6″ L x 7’11” W x 15’7″ H
Weight: 5,900 lbs