LOUISIANA HEAVY HAUL TRANSPORT

Are you a carrier or transport company looking for oversize, overweight, or specialized loads in Louisiana? 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 Louisiana and across the United States. Click one of the buttons below to view a load board or get more information.

DOT & LOUISIANA STATE WEIGHT LIMITS

Gross Weight

80,000 lbs on the Interstate System

83,400 lbs for three- and four-axle combinations on the Interstate System

88,000 lbs for three- and four-axle combinations on non-Interstate highways

Single Axle

20,000 pounds

18,000 lbs if the vehicle has high pressure or solid rubber tires

Tandem Axle

34,000 lbs

32,000 lbs if the vehicle has high pressure or solid rubber tires

Other State Provisions & Exemptions

Louisiana sets a 50,000-lb weight limit on four-axle trucks, which it refers to as quadrums.
On non-Interstate highways, there is 2,000-lb tolerance for single axles and 3,000-lb tolerance for tandem, tridem, and quadrum axles.
The per-wheel weight limit is 650 lbs per inch of the width of the tire.

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 Louisiana DOT website for current information.

Heavy Haul Loads In Louisiana

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 Louisiana, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Louisiana 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.

Heavy Haul Loads in Louisiana

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 Louisiana, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Louisiana 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.