ALABAMA HEAVY HAUL TRANSPORT

Are you a carrier or transport company looking for oversize, overweight, or specialized loads in Alabama? FR8Star makes it easy to find loads that match your expertise. Whether you specialize in heavy equipment, vehicle, or container transport, or offer hot shot trucking, drive away service, FR8Star will help you find loads in Alabama and across the United States. Click one of the buttons below to view a load board or get more information.

DOT & ALABAMA STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs on the Interstate System

84,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways; state bridge formula* for combinations with six or more axles

* State bridge formula (same as federal bridge formula) is W = 500 (LN/N-1 + 12N + 36) where W is the gross weight of any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 lbs, L is the distance in feet between the outer axles of any group of two or more consecutive axles, and N is the number of axles in the group being calculated.

Single Axle

20,000 lbs

Tandem Axle

34,000 lbs on the Interstate System

36,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways; also subject to state bridge formula

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

10% weight tolerance for enforcement allowed on the non-Interstate System.
Vehicles with idle reduction technology can have axle, vehicle, or bridge formula weights of up to 400 lbs over the limit.

The information provided here is not comprehensive and may not reflect the most recent state limits. Additional codes, regulations, and exemptions may apply. Please visit the Alabama DOT website for current information.

Heavy Haul Loads in Alabama

To find heavy haul loads near you, visit the FR8Star Load Board and fine-tune the results using the Filters menu on the left. To find loads going to or from Alabama, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Alabama in the From: State or To: State fields. You can also find loads near a specific city, state, or ZIP code, use the Location By Radius option.