Department of Transportation
NYSDOT
New York • United States of America
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) manages approximately 15,000 lane miles of state highways in the nation's fourth most populous state and a major gateway for East Coast freight. Critical corridors include I-87 (the New York State Thruway), I-90, I-78, I-84, I-88, and the Cross Bronx Expressway. New York City's complex highway network, including the Goethals Bridge, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and George Washington Bridge, handles massive volumes of commercial freight. NYSDOT administers commercial vehicle permits through its NY Permits Online system, manages weigh stations, and provides 511NY for real-time traffic information essential for truckers statewide.
| Official Website | https://www.dot.ny.gov/ |
|---|---|
| Data API | https://www.511ny.org/developers/help |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Headquarters | New York |
Available Data
Social Media
- @511NY — 511 New York
- @511NYC — 511 NYC Area
- @511nyLongIsland — 511NY - Long Island
- @511NYMidHudson — 511NYMidHudson
- @511nyWNY — 511NY - WNY
New York 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 | 22400 lbs |
| Tandem Axle | 36000 lbs |
Dimensional Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Height | 13.5 ft |
| Max Width | 8.5 ft |
| Max Length (Single Unit) | 40 ft |
| Max Length (Combination) | 65 ft |
OS/OW Permits
Seasonal Restrictions Mar, Apr
Spring weight restrictions are typically posted March through April on county and town roads. State highways are generally not posted, but local roads in rural and upstate counties may have significant restrictions depending on soil conditions.
Weigh Station Bypass
17¢/gal
Member
Special Exemptions
Notable Rules
New York allows higher axle weights on paved state roads (22,400 lbs single, 36,000 lbs tandem) compared to the federal Interstate standard. New York City imposes strict truck routing requirements — vehicles over 7 tons must follow designated NYC truck routes. NY Permits Online handles all NYSDOT oversize/overweight permits; the NY Thruway Authority issues separate permits for Thruway travel.
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