What is the kingpin to rear axle limit in Maryland?

Q: What is the kingpin to rear axle limit in Maryland?

41 ft, measured from the kingpin to the center of the rear tandem. Trailers up to 53 ft on designated highways and access routes. Measured to the center of the rear tandem. Source: Maryland Transp. §24-104.2.

Axle Balance Tandem hole rules by state Maryland

Maryland tandem hole rules: 41 ft kingpin to rear axle

For a 53 ft van, reefer or flatbed with a sliding tandem · Checked October 2026

Limit Maryland limits the distance from the kingpin to the center of the rear tandem to 41 ft.

Where it applies: Trailers up to 53 ft on designated highways and access routes. Measured to the center of the rear tandem.

How to read it

Measure from the kingpin to the point halfway between the two trailer axles.

Source

Maryland Transp. §24-104.2. Rules checked October 2026. Laws and enforcement change, so confirm with the state before you rely on this.

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In Axle Balance, open State rules and tap Maryland, or plan a route through it. Pro shows which tandem holes are legal for your trailer and warns you before a slide would put you over a state's limit. New to sliding? Read how to slide tandems.

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