Department of Transportation
NDOT
Nevada • United States of America
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) manages over 5,400 miles of state highways through a vast desert state serving as a major freight gateway between California, the Pacific Northwest, and the rest of the nation. Critical freight corridors include I-15, I-80, I-11, and US-95. Nevada's position between California's ports and the interior of the US makes its highway system essential for retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing distribution. NDOT administers commercial vehicle permits, oversees the Nevada 511 system for road conditions, and manages several highly trafficked truck corridors serving Las Vegas and Reno logistics centers. The department also enforces load limits on sensitive desert routes.
| Official Website | https://www.nevadadot.com/ |
|---|---|
| Data API | https://nv.ibi511.com/developers/doc |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas |
Available Data
Social Media
- @nevadadotreno — Nevada DOT Reno
- @nevadadotvegas — Nevada DOT Vegas
- @nevadadotelko — Nevada DOT Elko
Nevada Trucking Regulations
Size & weight limits, OS/OW permits, and seasonal restrictions for commercial vehicles
Weight Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Gross Vehicle Weight | 80000 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) | 70 ft |
OS/OW Permits
Seasonal Restrictions
No spring weight restrictions due to desert climate. Mountain routes including US-50 (Donner Summit approach from NV side) and US-93 through the Ruby Mountains may require chains in winter. Monitor Nevada 511 for pass conditions.
Weigh Station Bypass
28¢/gal
Member
Special Exemptions
Notable Rules
Nevada imposes a Weight Distance Tax (WDT) on trucks over 26,000 lbs operating on Nevada roads — this is separate from IFTA and requires registration with the Nevada DMV. Carriers unfamiliar with NV operations commonly overlook this requirement. Las Vegas and Reno are primary freight centers. I-80 and I-15 are the primary Interstate corridors.