Maine transportation regulations

The legal weight, dimension and axle limits for commercial vehicles in Maine, and where the state permit office is.

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Legal dimensions

MeasureLegal maximum
Width8' 6"
Height13' 6"
Length, semi-trailer53'
Length, single vehicle45'
Length, overall74'
Front overhang
Rear overhang

Legal weights

MeasureLegal maximum
Gross vehicle weight80,000 lbs
Gross weight, single vehicle
Single axle20,000 lbs
Tandem axle34,000 lbs
Tridem axle42,000 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. Maine is the authority — use this to plan, and confirm anything you are close to.

Maine permit offices

Temporary Fuel Permit (IFTA)

Fuel Permit

Phone
(207) 624-9000
Email
ifta.bmv@maine.gov

Oversize/ Overweight

Oversize / Overweight

Phone
(207) 624-9000
Fax
(207) 622-5332
Email
overpermits@maine.gov

*Oversize Permit Dept (207-624-9000 Ext. 52134)

Temporary Trip (IRP)

Trip Permit

Phone
(207) 624-9000
Email
meirp@maine.gov