Maine State Permit Resource

Staying current with state permits is crucial for truckers to ensure legal compliance and avoid costly fines or delays. These permits help streamline operations, ensuring that truckers can transport goods smoothly across state lines without regulatory issues.

Maine Oversize/Overweight Permits

Fees for Excess Weight

For vehicles exceeding specific weight thresholds, the following fees apply based on the amount over the limit:

Thresholds:

    • 34,000 lbs for a 2-axle vehicle
    • 54,000 lbs for a 3-axle vehicle or combination
    • 69,000 lbs for a 4-axle vehicle or combination, or for a 5-axle single vehicle
    • 80,000 lbs for a 5-axle or more combination, except:
      • 100,000 lbs for a 6-axle combination (3-axle truck tractor + tri-axle semitrailer) on non-Interstate routes
      • 100,000 lbs for the same on Interstate routes

Overweight Fee Structure (Single Trip):

    • 0-5,000 lbs excess: $6
    • 5,001-10,000 lbs excess: $8
    • 10,001-15,000 lbs excess: $10
    • 15,001-20,000 lbs excess: $12.50
    • 20,001-25,000 lbs excess: $15
    • 25,001-30,000 lbs excess: $18
    • 30,001-35,000 lbs excess: $21
    • 35,001-40,000 lbs excess: $25
    • Over 40,000 lbs: $27.50

Over length Fee Structure (Single Trip):

    • 0-10 feet excess: $6
    • 10-15 feet excess: $8
    • 15-20 feet excess: $10
    • 20-25 feet excess: $12.50
    • 25-30 feet excess: $15
    • 30-35 feet excess: $18
    • 35-40 feet excess: $21
    • 40-45 feet excess: $25
    • Over 45 feet: $27.50

For vehicles exceeding the legal length limit:

Thresholds:

    • 45 feet for single vehicles
    • 65 feet for combination vehicles
    • 74 feet for vehicle combinations hauling tree-length logs

Excess Width Fee Structure (Single Trip):

For vehicles exceeding the legal width limit of 102 inches (8 ½ feet):

    • 0-2 feet excess: $6
    • 2-3 feet excess: $8
    • 3-4 feet excess: $10
    • 4-5 feet excess: $12.50
    • 5-6 feet excess: $15
    • 6-7 feet excess: $18
    • 7-8 feet excess: $21
    • Over 8 feet: $25

Excess Height Fee Structure (Single Trip):

For vehicles exceeding the legal height limit of 14 feet:

    • 0-5 feet excess: $6
    • 5-6 feet excess: $8
    • 6-7 feet excess: $10
    • 7-8 feet excess: $12.50
    • 8-9 feet excess: $15
    • 9-10 feet excess: $18
    • 10-11 feet excess: $21
    • 11-12 feet excess: $25
    • Over 12 feet: $27.50

Instant Overlimit Permit Book

    • Cost: $75 for 25 Instant Overlimit Permits
    • Requirement: Applicant must establish a billing account with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Long-Term Overdimensional Permits

    • Cost: $25 per month
    • Validity: 1 to 12 months

Long-Term Overweight Permits

6-axle vehicles: 

    • $90/month for 100,000-110,000 lbs
    • $150/month for 110,001-120,000 lbs

7-axle vehicles:

    • $65/month for 100,000-110,000 lbs
    • $115/month for 110,001-120,000 lbs

Special Mobile Equipment:

 $25 per month

Combination Overweight/Overdimensional: 

The $25 monthly fee applies in addition to overweight fees.

Maine Trip and Fuel Permits (IRP/IFTA)

    • 72-Hour IRP Trip Permit: $25 (+$3 Fax Fee)
    • 72-Hour IFTA Fuel Trip Permit: $50 (+$3 Fax Fee)
    • Combination IRP/IFTA Permit: $75 (+$3 Fax Fee)

Contact Us

Please note that DOT Compliance Group does not provide State Permit Registration. However, we offer a variety of essential compliance services to keep your business running smoothly, including Clearinghouse Registration, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), Biennial Updates, and much more. If you have any questions about our services or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at 972-232-2218. We’re here to help with all your compliance needs.