The following table lists the maximum operating weight and maximum cab card weight in pounds for each jurisdiction. Exceptions and conditions are listed if applicable.
Jurisdiction
Max. Operating Weight (in lbs. unless labeled otherwise)
Max. Cab Card Weight (in lbs. unless labeled otherwise)
Exceptions/Conditions
OW permits
Cab Card Changed to reflect OW permit/ no change to cab card
Alabama
*80,000
QUAL
*Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs.
cab card changed to reflect "QUAL" for anything over 80,000 pounds
Alberta
139,992
139,992
No change to cab card
Arizona
*80,000
*80,000
*Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs.
Arkansas
80,000
80,000
No change to cab card
British Columbia
141,100
139,994 lbs / (63,500 kg)
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
California
*80,000
80,000
*Without overweight permit
No change to cab card
Colorado
*85,000
80,000
*Without overweight permit
Connecticut
None
*None
*80,000 lbs. with overweight permit
Cab card changed to reflect OW permit
Delaware
80,000
80,000
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
District of Columbia
80,000
80,000
Florida
80,000
80,000
Georgia
80,000
80,000
Idaho
105,500
*129,000(pilot project only - not allowed on interstates)
106,000 unless operating under the pilot project then max of 130,000 (Idaho registers in 2,000 pound increments which may be more than you can legally haul
Exceeding 80,000 on the interstate with reducible loads, requires an annual excess weight permit and being registered for the max legal weight.
Exceeding 80,000 on the non-interstate highways with reducible loads, reguires being registered for the max legal weight but no excess weight permit is required.
*Operating under the pilot project with reducible loads, requires a separate pilot project permit and being registered for the max legal weight up to 129,000. Do not register for more than 106,000 unless you have permission and permits to operate under the pilot project.
Vehicles hauling non-reducible loads are not required to register for the maximum weight they will be hauling. They must purchase an overweight permit (annual or single trip) when exceeding the legal axle and/or gross weights allowed and operating on interstate and non-interstate highways.
Cab card changed to reflect permit weight
Illinois
80,000
80,000
Indiana
80,000
80,000
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
Iowa
No Maximum
Unlimited
Requires increase in registration to be reflected in registration documents.
Kansas
85,500*
85,500*
*Max 80,000 lbs. on KS Interstate System
Cab card does not change, must be registered for 85,500 to purchase OW permit.
Kentucky
*80,000
80,000
*Special permit over 80,000 lbs.
Louisiana
88,000
88,000
83,400 lbs - Interstate 88,000 lbs - non-interstate
Weights must be reflected on the cab card (83,400 lbs for Interstate and 88,000 lbs for non-interstate) in order to qualify for an overweight permit.
Maine
100,000
100,000
Cab card does not change.
Manitoba
137,770 lb or 62,500 kg
137,770 lb or 62,500 kg
Cab card does not change.
Maryland
80,000
80,000
Massachusetts
None
None
Over 80,000 lbs. with overweight permit
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
Michigan
160,001
160,001
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
Minnesota
*80,000
Unlimited
*Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs.
Requires the cab card reflect the weight of the OW permit as well as have an OW permit.
Mississippi
80,000
80,000
Cab card does not change.
Missouri
80,000
80,000
*Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs.
No change is needed on cab card
Montana
*138,000
138,000
Nebraska
94,000
94,000
Cab card does reflect the OW up to 94,000 lbs and a permit is also required
Nevada
129,000
80,000
Cab card must reflect 80,000 lbs. to be legal with an OW permit. Card does not change if reflecting 80,000 lbs.
Newfoundland and Labrador
No Information
New Brunswick
No Information
New Hampshire
*80,000
80,000
*Overweight permit over 80,000-pounds.
New Jersey
80,000
80,000
Permit is needed, no change to cab card
New Mexico
86,400
80,000
New York
*None
None
*Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs.
Cab card changed to reflect OW permit
North Carolina
80,000
80,000
Overweight permit over 80,000 lbs. No change to cab card.
North Dakota
105,500
105,500
No change to cab card
Nova Scotia
Ohio
80,000
80,000
Oklahoma
90,000
90,000
*Annual permit required over 80,000 lbs.
Ontario
Oregon (see note below)
*105,500
105,500
*Special permit over 80,000 lbs.
No change to cab card
Pennsylvania
80,000
80,000
Prince Edward Island
62,500kg/137,788lbs.
62,500kg/137,788lbs.
Overweight permits are issued for indivisible loads. Carriers must apply. Permits not issued for divisible loads, carrier fined and must off- load excess weight.
No change to cab card needed.
Quebec
*Reminder: registration based on the number of axles
*Overweight permit needed over 62,500 kg (137,500 lbs)
Rhode Island
80,000
80,000
No change to cab card, separate permit for OW
Saskatchewan
137,787
137,787
South Carolina
80,000
80,000
South Dakota
*None
*None
*Must meet SD bridge weight laws. Overweight permit required over 80,000 GVW on interstate.
Cab card changed and permit required.
Tennessee
80,000
80,000
Texas
80,000
80,000
Does not require amendment to original cab card
Utah
*129,000
*None
80,000
*On divisible loads w/overweight permit.
*On non-divisible loads w/overweight permit.
No change to the cab car, separate permit is issued for carrier to carry.
Vermont
80,000
80,000
Virginia
80,000
80,000
Separate permit required. No change on cab card
Washington
105,500
105,500
West Virginia
80,000
80,000
Wisconsin
80,000
80,000
Wyoming
117,000
117,000
Overweight permit over 117,000 lbs.
No change to cab card
*Oregon: The only time trucks are allowed into Oregon without credentials is when the truck's route goes straight (no pickups or deliveries) to a Port of Entry during the Port's registration office hours.