Maine: 5 Axle Semi Truck
Gross Weight Limits
| Ruleset |
Jurisdication |
Permit Required? |
Estimated Gross * |
| ME Law - Under 73,280 lbs |
Interstate |
No |
73,280 lbs |
| ME Law - Over 73,280 lbs |
Interstate |
No |
80,000 lbs |
| ME General Law |
General Law Network |
No |
80,000 lbs |
* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.
Axle Weight Limits
Ruleset: ME Law - Under 73,280 lbs
Jurisdication: Interstate
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 22,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 96 - 108 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 108 - 120 in | 39,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 120 - 121 in | 40,000 lbs |
Ruleset: ME Law - Over 73,280 lbs
Jurisdication: Interstate
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 96 - 108 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 108 - 120 in | 39,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 120 - 121 in | 40,000 lbs |
Ruleset: ME General Law
Jurisdication: General Law Network
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 22,400 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 48 - 96 in | 38,000 lbs |
Dimension Restrictions
| Interstate | General Law Network | Non-53' Network |
|---|
| Dimension Name | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max |
| Overall Height | 14' 0" Max - Truck may only be 13'6", but load can add 6" | | | | |
| Overall Length | No Limit | 74' 0" Max - 69' if trailer is 48' or less | | |
| Overall Width | | 8' 6" | | | | |
| Front Overhang | None Specified | | | | |
| Rear Overhang | | 4' 0" | | | | |
| Semi-Trailer Length | | 53' 0" | | | | 48' 0" |
| Semi-Trailer Wheelbase- Kingpin to Center of Rear Axle | | 45' 6" | | | | |
| Semi-Trailer Kingpin Setback | 3' 6" Max - Applies to trailers 48'-53' | | | | |
| Effective Rear Overhang | 35% of Trailer Wheelbase Max. | | | | |
References
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