North Dakota CMV Compliance Guide
ND DOT regulations for commercial motor vehicles
ND Highway Patrol Motor Carrier OperationsOfficial ND DOT websiteOverview
North Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Operations handles commercial vehicle enforcement. The state's oil production in the Bakken formation has created significant oilfield-related trucking. I-94 and I-29 are major freight corridors.
Inspection & Enforcement Program
North Dakota operates weigh stations and mobile enforcement units. The Highway Patrol performs Level I through Level III inspections.
Weight Limits & Oversize/Overweight
North Dakota follows federal weight limits of 80,000 lbs GVW on Interstate highways. On state highways, North Dakota allows higher weights with specific configurations, up to 105,500 lbs with proper axle configurations on designated routes. Seasonal weight restrictions apply during spring thaw.
North Dakota-Specific Requirements
- North Dakota allows gross vehicle weights up to 105,500 lbs on designated state highways with proper permits.
- The state has extensive seasonal weight restrictions during spring thaw (March-May).
- Oil field trucking in the Bakken region has specific permit and routing requirements.
- North Dakota allows triple trailer combinations on designated routes.
Contact
NDHP Motor Carrier Operations: (701) 328-2621
Federal Requirements That Apply in North Dakota
In addition to North Dakota-specific regulations, all federal DOT and FMCSA requirements apply to commercial vehicles operating in ND. These guides cover each federal requirement in detail:
This information is provided as a general reference. State regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the North Dakota DOT or your compliance advisor before relying on any information presented here.