Trucking in Arizona

A working truck driver's guide to Arizona: legal truck routes, weight and size rules, weigh stations, seasonal restrictions, and freight hubs.

Major interstates

I-8, I-10, I-15, I-17, I-19, and I-40.

Weight, size, and permits

Port of entry inspections at every state line; DOT strict on lights and brakes.

Weather and seasonal restrictions

Snow chains on I-17 and I-40 near Flagstaff in winter; haboobs on I-10.

Weigh stations and enforcement

Bypass programs cover most primary scales but AZ ports of entry inspect aggressively.

Freight hubs

Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff. Nogales is a major produce port from Mexico.

Frequently asked

Weight limit?

Federal 80,000 lb.

Tolls?

None.

Parking?

Truck stops on I-10 and I-40 fill early.