In May 2023, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) established new limits on the size and weight of commercial motor vehicles operating on the nation’s highways, effective in 2025. The new limits, known as the “2025 415c limits,” are designed to improve safety and efficiency on the nation’s roadways. The new limits will increase the maximum allowable length of commercial motor vehicles from 48 to 53 feet and the maximum allowable weight from 80,000 to 91,000 pounds.
The 2025 415c limits are expected to have a number of benefits, including:
