Trucking in Maine

Maine is one of a handful of states with a federal 100,000 lb six-axle interstate exemption — a real advantage for paper, lumber, and potato loads.

Major interstates

I-95 the length of the state and I-295 through Portland.

Permits

Six-axle 100,000 lb allowed on interstates via federal exemption.

Weather

Heavy snow October-April. Mud season restricts secondary roads April-May.

Weigh stations

York, Kittery, and Hampden.

Freight hubs

Portland and Bangor. Houlton is a major US-Canada crossing.

Frequently asked

100k on I-95 in Maine?

Yes with six axles; five-axle stays at 80,000.

Border crossings?

Houlton and Calais handle most commercial volume.

Mud season?

Many secondaries post limits April-May.