Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts Oversize and Overweight Regulations

Overweight Load in Massachusetts

A vehicle is considered overweight if it exceeds the following legal limits:

    • Single Axle: 22,400 lbs
    • Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs
    • Tridem Axle: 36,000 lbs
    • Max Gross Weight: 80,000 lbs

Oversize Load in Massachusetts

A vehicle or load is considered oversize if it exceeds the following dimensions:

    • Width: 8 ft. 6 in. (If using tunnels)
    • Height: 13 ft. 6 in. (If not using tunnels)
    • Length:
      • Semi-trailer: 53 ft.
      • Trailer in tractor-trailer combination: 53 ft.
      • Trailer not in tractor-trailer combination: 33 ft.
      • Truck: 40 ft.

Massachusetts Annual Permits

To obtain an annual Oversize/Overweight (OS/OW) permit, vehicles must adhere to the following maximum dimensions:

    • Width: Up to 14 ft.
    • Height: Up to 14 ft. (Over 13’ 8” requires a height survey)
    • Length: Up to 115 ft.
    • Cost: $400
    • Validity: 1 year

Massachusetts Trip and Fuel (IRP/IFTA) Permits

Temporary IFTA Permit:

    • Valid for 30 days while awaiting the annual decal.
    • Only issued to current IFTA carriers.

Single Trip IFTA Permit:

    • Valid for 72 hours.
    • Cost: $20
    • Can be used instead of registering in the state IFTA program.

Temporary Trip Permit (IRP):

    • Valid for 72 hours.
    • Cost: $15
    • Can be used instead of registering for IRP plates.

Manufactured Homes Regulations in Massachusetts

Height Restrictions:

    • Sectional, mobile, or modular homes exceeding 13’6″ in total height or 100′ in total length will not be granted permits for state highways.

Width Restrictions:

    • Homes between 12′ and 14′ wide may only travel under permit during daylight hours, Monday through Friday.
    • No travel permitted between 7:00 – 9:00 A.M. and 3:30 – 7:00 P.M.
    • Maximum width allowed is 16′, but the routes are limited to accommodate this width.

Fees:

    • Single Trip: $40
    • Annual Overweight Permit for construction vehicles only: $400

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.