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Legal dimensions
| Measure | Legal maximum |
|---|---|
| Width | 8' 6" |
| Height | 14' |
| Length, semi-trailer | 53' |
| Length, single vehicle | 40' |
| Length, overall | 65' |
| Front overhang | 3' |
| Rear overhang | — |
Legal weights
| Measure | Legal maximum |
|---|---|
| Gross vehicle weight | 80,000 lbs |
| Gross weight, single vehicle | — |
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem axle | 34,000 lbs |
| Tridem axle | 51,450 lbs |
| Single axle, non-divisible | — |
| Tandem axle, non-divisible | — |
| Tridem axle, non-divisible | — |
Last checked September 2026. States revise legal limits, and a limit can depend on the road, the axle spacing or the configuration in ways one table cannot capture. California is the authority — use this to plan, and confirm anything you are close to.
California permit offices
Over Weight/ Over Dimension
Oversize / Overweight
- Phone
- (916) 322-1297
- Fax
- (916) 322-4966
- oversize.overweight.permits@dot.ca.gov
- Weekdays
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
MUST FAX IN APPLICATION FORM; No online portal
Trip/Fuel Permits
- Phone
- (800) 228-7577
- Weekdays
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
**Trip/Fuel permits must be purchased from a permit company