Ohio transportation regulations

The legal weight, dimension and axle limits for commercial vehicles in Ohio, 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, overall75'
Front overhang3'
Rear overhang4'

Legal weights

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

Ohio permit offices

Fuel Permit (IFTA)

Fuel Permit

Phone
(855) 466-3921
Weekdays
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Oversize/ Overweight

Oversize / Overweight

Phone
(614) 351-2300
Email
hauling.permits@dot.ohio.gov
Weekdays
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Temporary Trip (IRP)

Trip Permit

Phone
(614) 777-8400
Email
OHIRP@dps.ohio.gov
Weekdays
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM