Delaware 5 Axle Semi Truck Size and Weight Limits



Delaware: 5 Axle Semi Truck

semi truck tractor trailer

Gross Weight Limits

Ruleset Jurisdication Permit Required? Estimated Gross *
DE Law Non-Interstate Routes No 80,000 lbs
US Federal Interstate No 80,000 lbs

* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.


Axle Weight Limits

Ruleset: DE Law

Jurisdication: Non-Interstate Routes

Axle Group Tire Type Axle Spread Axle Weight Limit
Steer AxleSingle 22,400 lbs
Tandem DrivesDuals40 - 96 in 36,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals40 - 96 in 36,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals96 - in 44,800 lbs

Ruleset: US Federal

Jurisdication: Interstate

Axle Group Tire Type Axle Spread Axle Weight Limit
Steer AxleSingle 20,000 lbs
Tandem DrivesDuals 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals96 - 108 in 38,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals108 - 120 in 39,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals120 - 121 in 40,000 lbs

Dimension Restrictions

InterstateOther than Interstate and U.S. Routes
Dimension NameMinMaxMinMax
Overall Height13' 6"
Overall LengthNo Limit60' 0"
Overall Width8' 6"
Front Overhang3' 0"
Rear Overhang6' 0"
Semi-Trailer Length53' 0"
Semi-Trailer WheelbaseNone Specified

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