Department of Transportation
KDOT
Kansas • United States of America
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) manages over 9,900 miles of state highways in one of the nation's most geographically central freight states. Key corridors include I-70 — a major transcontinental freight highway — as well as I-35, I-135, and K-96. Kansas is a major transit corridor for agricultural commodities, cattle, energy equipment, and manufactured goods. KDOT administers the KanDrive system for real-time road conditions, manages oversize and overweight vehicle permits, and enforces weight limits that are particularly important during spring thaw season. The department supports the trucking industry through its network of rest areas and truck stops along interstate routes.
| Official Website | https://www.ksdot.org/ |
|---|---|
| Data API | https://kandrive.org/ |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Headquarters | Wichita |
Available Data
Social Media
- @SCKansasKDOT — SC Kansas KDOT
Kansas Trucking Regulations
Size & weight limits, OS/OW permits, and seasonal restrictions for commercial vehicles
Weight Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Gross Vehicle Weight | 85500 lbs |
| Single Axle | 20000 lbs |
| Tandem Axle | 34000 lbs |
Dimensional Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Height | 14 ft |
| Max Width | 8.5 ft |
| Max Length (Single Unit) | 40 ft |
| Max Length (Combination) | 65 ft |
OS/OW Permits
Weigh Station Bypass
26¢/gal
Member
Special Exemptions
Notable Rules
Kansas allows GVW up to 85,500 lbs on qualifying state highways for 5+ axle vehicles. No spring weight restrictions due to the Great Plains climate. I-70 traverses the state east-west and is a primary national freight corridor. Wichita is the primary freight hub. Kansas is a major wheat-producing state with significant grain transport activity.