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EMAIL - MdMotorCarrier@sha.state.md.us
Phone- 1-800-543-4564
Truck Weigh & Inspection Operations
The Motor Carrier Division (MCD), in cooperation with the Maryland State
Police (MSP), the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MdTAP)
and allied law enforcement agencies certified to enforce motor
carrier law is responsible for the safe movement of commercial motor
vehicles (CMV) along Maryland highways. The MSP and
MdTAP operate 13 safety inspection stations to
check CMV's for compliance with state and federal safety requirements. These
sites employ fixed scales and inspection facilities with several
having weigh-in-motion (WIM) devices to pre-screen for
weight violations. Additional electronic screening for CMV
credentialing (e.g. fuel tax, safety rating, etc.) is also being deployed for
increased efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining CMV safety. For
further information on the Truck Weigh and Inspection Program, call
the Motor Carrier Division, 7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover, Maryland
21076, Telephone 410-582-5734 .
For further information on the Truck Weigh and Inspections
Stations, call the Maryland State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Division, 901 Elkridge Landing Road, Room 300, Linthicum Heights, MD
21090, Telephone 410-694-6100 .
Gross Weight of Vehicles
Based upon Maryland statistical data, 1,800,000 trucks
and commercial vehicles are weighed and 95,000 vehicles are inspected
each year. Overweight vehicles, in addition to being a potential safety
hazard to highway traffic, put a strain on existing pavement and the
design life expectancy of roads and bridges. To minimize the damage to
bridges and pavement caused by too heavy vehicles, Maryland has adopted
the federal bridge formula and table, commonly known as the “Bridge
Table” which is detailed on pages 35 and 36 in the Maryland
Motor Carrier Handbook (PDF, 946Kb). Maryland deploys Weigh-In-Motion
(WIM), static scales and portable scales to weigh vehicles at its weigh
and inspection stations and pull-off sites.
Width of Vehicles
The maximum allowable vehicle width in Maryland is
102 inches, on interstates and designated systems. (96 inches on all
other highways). The width of a vehicle includes any load that it carries
and shall be exclusive of safety and energy conservation devices, such
as side mirrors, turn signal lamps, marker lamps, steps and handholds
for entry and egress. For a detailed description of the Maryland vehicle
width law, refer to Title 24, Subsection 102” of the Maryland Vehicle
Law.
Height of Vehicles and Loads
The vehicle and load height limit in Maryland is 13’ 6” inches.
To obtain hauling permits for overheight loads and vehicles, contact
State Highway Administration, Motor Carrier Division, Hauling Permits
Section at 410-582-5717 or 1-800-846-6435 .
Length of Vehicles and Loads
The length of a vehicle includes its front and rear
bumpers and any part of its load that extends beyond the vehicle, but
is exclusive of non-load bearing safety and energy conservation devices,
such as marker lamps, steps and handhold for entry and egress, front-mounted
refrigeration units, and front-mounted air compressors. Refer to the
Maryland Vehicle Law Title 24, subsection 104.1 for a list of the different
vehicle length limits in Maryland .
Permits for excess size, height and weight
To obtain hauling permits for oversized, overheight
and overweight vehicles, contact State Highway Administration, Motor
Carrier Division, Hauling Permits Section at 410-582-5717 or 1-800-846-6435
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Weigh/Inspection Contact Information
| Surrounding States |
Virginia
Virginia State Police
Truck Weigh Station
491 Southlake Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23236
804-378-3489 |
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New Jersey
New Jersey State Police
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628-0068
609-882-2000, ext. 2237 |
Delaware
Delaware State Police
P.O. Box 430
Dover, DE 19903
302-378-5230 |
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Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Motor Carrier Division
400 North Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-7445 |
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
P.O. Box 812
Charleston, WV 25323
304-340-0453 (safety)
304-558-2881 (weight) |
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TRUCK WEIGH & INSPECTION STATIONS
Parking Permitted when Station
is Closed. |
| Location |
Phone |
| Finzel - I-68 E/B |
301-689-1850 |
| Hyattstown - I 270 N/B & S/B |
301-428-0603 |
| New Market - I 70 E/B |
301-865-3601 |
| West Friendship - I 70 W/B |
410-442-2495 |
| Perryville - I 95 N/B & S/B |
410-575-6957 |
| Conowingo - US 1 S/B |
410-457-0321 |
PRIVATE TRUCK STOPS
| Open - 24 Hours |
| Location |
Spaces |
Phone |
| Keysers Ridge - US 40 ALT /MD 219 |
75 |
301-746-8710 |
| Hancock Truck Stop - I-70 (Exit 3) |
60 |
301-678-7111 |
| AC&T Fuel Center - I-81 - (Exit 6 West) |
100 |
301-582-2702 |
| Crossroads Travel Plaza - I-70/MD 355 (Exit 54) |
175 |
301-662-8556 |
| Truckers Inn - I-95/MD 175 (Exit 41) |
700 |
410-799-3835 |
| Flying J - I -95 - (Exit 100) |
180 |
410-287-7112 |
| Baltimore Travel Plaza - I-95/O’Donnell St. (Exit 57) |
275 |
410-633-4611 |
| White Marsh Truck Stop - 11424 Pulaski Hwy. |
25 |
410-335-7239 |
| T/A - I - 95/MD 279 (Exit 109) |
165 |
410-398-7000 |
| Petro Center - I - 95/MD 279 (Exit 109A) |
250 |
410-392-3060 |
| Trailway Truck Stop - US 301/MD 304 |
100 |
410-758-2444 |
| Pocomoke - US 13 - North of VA. Line |
400 |
410-957-1944 |
| Pilot Oil - I-95 (Exit 93) |
80 |
410-642-2883 |
| New Transit Truck Stop - I-97 (Exit 10) |
70 |
410-987-1444 |
PUBLIC REST AREAS
| Open - 24 Hours |
| Location |
Spaces |
Phone |
| Youghiogheny - I-68/MD 42 (Exit 4) |
10 |
301-746-5979 |
| I-70 East, (between Exits 35 & 42) |
20 |
301-293-2526 |
| I-70 West, (between Exits 42 & 35) |
20 |
301-293-4161 |
| US 15 (near Pennsylvania Line) |
20 |
301-447-2553 |
| I-95 South, (between Exits 38 & 35) Laurel |
23 |
301-490-2444 |
| I-95 North, (between Exits 35 & 38) Laurel |
23 |
301-490-1333 |
| Maryland House - I-95, (between Exits 80 & 85) |
48 |
410-272-1119 |
| Chesapeake House - I-95, (between Exits 93 & 100) |
98 |
410-287-2313 |
| US 13 North, (near Virginia line) |
16 |
410-957-2484 |
Bay Country Welcome CTR - US 301 (mile marker
97) |
25 |
410-758-6803 |
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