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Truck Size and Weight

Aerodynamic Device Compliance with 23 CFR 658.16(b) (4)

Aerodynamic Device Compliance with 23 CFR 658.16(b) (4) 'Exclusions from Length and Width Determinations' letter of acceptance.

Federal interest in preserving highways goes back to the enactment of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the Interstate and Defense Highway System. To preserve our Nation's infrastructure and to keep trucks and buses moving efficiently, states must ensure that commercial motor vehicles comply with federal size and weight standards. FHWA is responsible for certifying state compliance with Federal standards. This site provides a ready source of information on Federal standards and guidelines, state enforcement activities, reporting requirements, and contacts.

NEED INFORMATION ON OBTAINING AN OVERSIZE OR OVERWEIGHT LOAD MOVEMENT PERMIT? View Federal requirements and get a list of State permitting contacts.

Federal Regulations

View federal regulations, notices, and rulemakings on size and weight.

Reports to Congress

Other Resources

States and FHWA Division Offices Contacts

Freight Management and Operations Staff Contacts

John Nicholas
Manager, Truck Size and Weight
202-366-2317
John.Nicholas@dot.gov

Tom Kearney
Manager, Freight Operations
518-431-8890
Tom.Kearney@dot.gov

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