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Minnesota Truck-Weight Compliance Program

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Truck-Weight Calculations

These resources will help you check your knowledge of the most current issues addressed in truck-weight compliance training. They measure knowledge (in comparison to what should be known). Outcomes aren't meant to be a test, rather just a check of where attention is currently focused regarding truck-weight issues and questions.

• Minnesota Gross Weight Tables
  
• Gross Weight Table June 2009 (94 KB PDF)
• Forest Products Summer Weight Table (12.5%)* (24 KB PDF)
• Forest Products Winter Weight Table (23.75%)* (26 KB PDF)
• Harvest and Winter 10% Load Increase Table* (36 KB PDF)
• Road Restriction Table - July 2009 (198 KB PDF)
• Weight Calculation Example (46 KB PDF)
• New 2009 Truck Weight Legislation (17 KB PDF)
• Bridge Formula Weights Calculator
  The Bridge Formula Weights Calculator from the FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations provides a convenient way to determine the maximum allowable weight that any set of axles on a motor vehicle may carry on the Interstate highway system.


• Disclaimer: These tables are for reference only. All axles and tires must be in compliance to receive maximum legal weights.
• * Denotes weights valid only with permit from proper road authority..check before you haul. Minnesota DOT Permit Office (651)-296-6000 ofcvopermits@dot.state.mn.us

Key Resources

A listing of state and national information on load restrictions, permits, and regulations.

Minnesota

Mn/DOT Seasonal Load Limits
The main Mn/DOT site for seasonal load limits

Minnesota County Highway Engineers Map (96 KB PDF)
Starting point for local contacts

Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) FAQs
Specifically, the maximum size without needing a permit

Mn/DOT Oversize/Overweight Permits

• Fact Sheet (136 KB PDF)
• Apply for a permit

Minnesota Trucking Regulations (2.6 MB PDF)
Comprehensive, general trucking manual for Minnesota

Trucks and trucking links from the Mn/DOT Library

Federal

Bridge Formula Weights
Resource for how to calculate load weight for bridge travel from FHWA Freight Management and Operations.

Vehicle Size & Weight Program
Information on Federal standards and guidelines, state enforcement activities, reporting requirements, and contacts from FHWA Freight Management and Operations.