Trucking in Maryland

Maryland routing revolves around Baltimore — the wrong tunnel with the wrong trailer costs hours.

Major interstates

I-70, I-81, I-83, I-95, I-495 Beltway.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb. Trucks over 13'6" banned from Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895) — use Fort McHenry (I-95) or I-695.

Weather

Chesapeake Bay Bridge closes in high wind.

Weigh stations

MdTA scales on I-95; E-ZPass required at Baltimore tunnels.

Freight hubs

Port of Baltimore is the top US port for Ro-Ro auto and heavy equipment.

Frequently asked

Which Baltimore tunnel for 13'6"?

Fort McHenry (I-95) or the I-695 Key Bridge alternate — not Harbor (I-895).

E-ZPass?

Yes — MD is all-electronic tolling.

Baltimore port?

Strong Ro-Ro; container volume rebuilding post-Key Bridge.