Vermont: 5 Axle Semi Truck
Gross Weight Limits
| Ruleset |
Jurisdication |
Permit Required? |
Estimated Gross * |
| US Federal |
Interstate Only |
No |
80,000 lbs |
| VT State Law |
State Highways |
No |
80,000 lbs |
| VT All Products Permit |
State Highways |
Yes |
85,500 lbs |
* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.
Axle Weight Limits
Ruleset: US Federal
Jurisdication: Interstate Only
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 96 - 108 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 108 - 120 in | 39,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 120 - 121 in | 40,000 lbs |
Ruleset: VT State Law
Jurisdication: State Highways
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 22,400 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 36,000 lbs |
Ruleset: VT All Products Permit
Jurisdication: State Highways
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 12,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 40,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 40,000 lbs |
Dimension Restrictions
| Interstate Only | State Highways |
|---|
| Dimension Name | Min | Max | Min | Max |
| Overall Height | | 13' 6" | | |
| Overall Length | No Limit | | 75' 0" |
| Overall Width | | 8' 6" | | |
| Front Overhang | Not Specified | | |
| Rear Overhang | Not Specified | | |
| Semi-Trailer Length | | 53' 0" | | |
| Semi-Trailer Wheelbase- Kingpin to Center of Axles | | 41' 0" | | |
References
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