New Jersey transportation regulations

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

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Legal dimensions

MeasureLegal maximum
Width8' 6"
Height13' 6"
Length, semi-trailer53'
Length, single vehicle35'
Length, overall75'
Front overhang3'
Rear overhang4'

Legal weights

MeasureLegal maximum
Gross vehicle weight80,000 lbs
Gross weight, single vehicle
Single axle22,400 lbs
Tandem axle34,000 lbs
Tridem axle56,400 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. New Jersey is the authority — use this to plan, and confirm anything you are close to.

New Jersey permit offices

Oversize/ Overweight

Oversize / Overweight

Phone
(609) 963-2085
Email
superload.permits@dot.nj.gov
Weekdays
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM