The American Driver
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National Weight & Size Provisions
Width
Height
Semi-Trailer in
Tractor-Semi-Trailer Combo
Full Trailer
Doubles
Single Axle
(lb.)
Tandem Axle
(lb.)
Gross Vehicle Weight
(lb.)
102"
13'6"
53'
28'6"
Not Specified
(1)
20,000
34,000
80,000
State/Provincial Weight & Size Limits
Steering Axle
(lb.)
Single Axle
(lb.)
Tandem Axle
(lb.)
Gross Vehicle Weight
(lb.)
650 lb./inch
of tire width
20,000
34,000
80,000
Width
Height
Straight Truck
Semi-Trailer
Full Trailer
Tractor &
Semi-Trailer
Tractor &
Semi-Trailer &
Full Trailer
Tractor & Triples
Other/Specials
102"
13'6"
40'
53'
28'6"
Not Specified
(2)
Not Specified
(3)
Not Permitted
(except on Ohio
Turnpike)
None
(1)  Length of doubles not specified but trailers are limited to 28'6" each.
(2)  If trailer is 53' or less.
(3)  If trailer is 28'6" or less.