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Trucking
Oversize and Overweight Vehicles
Important facts about commercial vehicles include the size, weight and the load type.
Width, height, length and weight restrictions
The maximum dimensions are 102 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, and of 53 foot-long trailers. Maximum single axle weight is 22,400 pounds
and tandem axle is 34,000 pounds, with a gross vehicle weight of 80,000 pounds.
The entire statute regarding truck dimensions is N.J.S.A. 39:3-84 Dimensional Restrictions.
Oversized load permit procedures; route escorts
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Bureau of Motor Carriers issues permits through personal appearance, mail, or wire service.
Application forms are provided to customers only in-person or by mail.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
225 East State Street
PO Box 133
Trenton, NJ 08666
609.633.9402
The base fee for a permit is $10. Additional fees apply when purchasing through wire service.
Onsite wire services are available for Interstate Permits (1.800.251.5237), Xero-Fax (1.800.937.6329), and Transceiver (1.800.257-.9003).
The permit is valid for 72 hours, according to N.J.A.C. 13:18 Executive And Administrative Service, Subchapter 1 Permits for Over
dimensional or Overweight Vehicles.
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