Contact
Email -
MdMotorCarrier@mdot.maryland.gov
Phone- 1-800-543-4564
Truck Weigh & Inspection Operations
The Motor Carrier Division (MCD), in cooperation with the Maryland State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED), the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MdTAP) Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit (CVSU) 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 TWIS with permanent scales and four additional stations that utilize portable scales to check CMV's for compliance with State and federal safety, as well as size and weight requirements. Seven sites utilize weigh-in-motion (WIM) devices to pre-screen for weight violations. Additional electronic screening for CMV credentialing (e.g. fuel tax and safety rating) is 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 TWIS operated by the MSP, call the CVED at 410-694-6100. For stations operated by the MdTAP, call the CVSU 410-537-1126.
Gross Weight of Vehicles
Based upon Maryland statistical data, 1.8 million 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, strain existing pavement and the design life expectancy of roads and bridges. To minimize damage by excessively heavy vehicles, Maryland adopted the federal bridge formula and table, commonly known as the “Bridge Table,” which is detailed on page 102 in the
Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook (PDF, 946Kb). Maryland utilizes platform scales and WIM equipment at its TWIS, and portable scales at pull-off locations and other sites.
Width of Vehicles
The maximum allowable vehicle width in Maryland is 102 inches, except when prohibited by posted signs. The width of a vehicle includes any load that it carries, 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 (locate these descriptions at the website of the
Maryland General Assembly.
Height of Vehicles and Loads
The vehicle and load height limit in Maryland is 13’ 6”. To obtain hauling permits for overwidth, overheight, or overweight vehicles, contact the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), Motor Carrier Division, Hauling Permits Section at 410-582-5727 or toll-free (within Maryland only) 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 Vehicles Exceeding Allowable Width, Height, or Weight
To obtain hauling permits for overwidth, overheight, or overweight vehicles, contact MDOT SHA, Motor Carrier Division, Hauling Permits Section at 410-582-5717 or 1-800-846-6435.
Weigh/Inspection Contact Information
TRUCK WEIGH & INSPECTION STATIONS
Parking Permitted when Station is Closed
| Location |
Spaces |
| Cecilton |
25
|
| Conowingo - US 1 S/B |
7
|
| College Park Facility- i-95/I495 |
17
|
| Finzel - I-68 E/B |
12
|
| Hyattstown - I 270 N/B & S/B |
NB 12, SB 12
|
| New Market - I 70 E/B |
15
|
| Perryville - I 95 N/B & S/B |
NB 59, SB 52
|
| Vienna - US 50 EB |
12
|
| West Friendship - I 70 W/B |
18
|
PRIVATE TRUCK STOPS
Open - 24 Hours
| Location |
Spaces |
Phone |
| Keyser’s Ridge - US 40 ALT /MD 219 |
17
|
301-746-8710
|
| Hancock Truck Stop - I-70 (Exit 3) |
88
|
301-678-7111
|
| AC&T Fuel Center - I-81 - (Exit 6 West) |
140
|
301-582-2702
|
| Travel Centers of America - I-95/MD 175 (Exit 41) |
400
|
410-799-3835
|
| Flying "J" Patriot Farms - (Exit 100) |
223
|
410-287-7110
|
| Baltimore Travel Plaza - I-95/O’Donnell St. (Exit 57) |
250
|
410-633-4611
|
| Fuel City ( I-68 @ exit 22) |
60
|
301-895-3233
|
| T/A - I - 95/MD 279 (Exit 109) |
160
|
410-398-7000
|
| Petro Center - I - 95/MD 279 (Exit 109A) |
218
|
410-392-3060
|
| Trailway Truck Stop - US 301/MD 304 |
100
|
410-758-2444
|
| Pilot Travel Center (Exit 93) |
63
|
410-642-2883
|
| New Transit Truck Stop - I-97 (Exit 10) |
50
|
410-987-1444
|
| Pilot Travel Center (I-81 exit 5B) |
84
|
301-582-6111
|
| Pilot Travel Center (I-70 @ MD 63) |
83
|
301-582-9004
|
| Pilot Travel Center (US 219 Exit 22off I-68) |
45
|
301-895-4536
|
| Easton Truck Stop (US 50) |
7
|
410-763-8090
|
PUBLIC REST AREAS
For hours, visit
HERE
| Location |
Spaces |
Phone |
Friendsville Rest Area- 6172 National Freeway, Friendsville
|
20
|
301-746-5979
|
South Mountain Rest Area Eastbound, 1551 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Myersville
|
26
|
301-293-2526
|
South Mountain Rest Area Westbound, 1551 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Myersville
|
23
|
301-293-4161
|
Emmitsburg Rest Area, 17300 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Emmitsburg
|
15
|
301-447-2553
|
Savage I-95 Southbound Rest Area, 8202 Route 95 Southbound, Laurel
|
44
|
301-490-2444
|
Savage I-95 Northbound Rest Area, 8401 Route 95 Northbound, Laurel
|
23
|
301-490-1333
|
| Maryland House - I-95 Southbound, (between Exits 80 & 85) |
30
|
410-272-1119
|
| Maryland House - I-95 Northbound, (between Exits 80 & 85) |
28
|
410-272-1119
|
| Chesapeake House - I-95 Northbound, (between Exits 93 & 100) |
38
|
410-287-2313
|
| Chesapeake House - I-95 Southbound, (between Exits 93 & 100) |
35
|
410-287-2313
|
Pocomoke Welcome Center, 144 Ocean Highway, Pocomoke City
|
10
|
410-957-2484
|
Bay Country Welcome Center - 1000 Welcome Center Drive, Centreville
|
25
|
410-758-6803
|
Surrounding States
Virginia
Virginia State Police
Truck Weigh Station
491 Southlake Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23236
804-378-3489
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
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)