DOT & VIRGINIA STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

 
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs on the Interstate System

Single Axle
20,000 lbs

Tandem Axle
34,000 lbs

Other State Provisions & Exemptions
  • Weight should not exceed 650 lbs per inch width of tire.
  • Virginia offers annual permits to allows for GVWs of up to 84,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways.
  • Vehicles with idle reduction technology are permitted 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 Virginia DOT website for current information.
State Weight Limits

HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN VIRGINIA

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 Virginia, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Virginia 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.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN VIRGINIA

Loads Transported in Virginia With FR8Star

DEERE 310E

DEERE 310E

From: Chesapeake, VA 23320
To: Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Dimensions: 23’3″ L x 7’2″ W x 11’3″ H
Weight: 12,800 lbs
GRADALL XL4100

GRADALL XL4100

From: Dumfries, VA 22025
To: Reedsville, WV 26547
Dimensions: 27’11” L x 8’0″ W x 12’3″ H
Weight: 47,410 lbs
MAHINDRA 2538 HST

MAHINDRA 2538 HST

From: Beyer, PA 16211
To: Cumberland, VA 23040
Dimensions: 14’1″ L x 5’3″ W x 7’9″ H
Weight: 4,336 lbs
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