Indiana CMV Compliance Guide
IN DOT regulations for commercial motor vehicles
IN State Police Commercial Vehicle EnforcementOfficial IN DOT websiteOverview
Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement section manages motor carrier safety in Indiana. The state's central location makes it a major freight crossroads, with I-70, I-65, I-69, and I-74 carrying heavy truck traffic. Indianapolis is a primary distribution hub for the Midwest and East Coast freight lanes.
Inspection & Enforcement Program
Indiana operates weigh stations and mobile inspection units across the state. ISP CVE officers perform a high volume of inspections, particularly at the I-70 and I-65 interchange corridors. Indiana participates in all national enforcement campaigns and maintains an active new carrier audit program.
Weight Limits & Oversize/Overweight
Indiana follows federal weight limits of 80,000 lbs GVW on Interstate highways. The state has a well-organized overweight permit system through INDOT. Indiana allows overweight permits for divisible loads on certain routes with proper permitting. The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) has its own weight enforcement at toll plazas.
Indiana-Specific Requirements
- Indiana requires a fuel tax license for intrastate carriers not operating under IFTA.
- The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) enforces weight limits at toll plazas; overweight vehicles are cited immediately.
- Indiana has specific routing restrictions for hazmat loads through Indianapolis and other urban areas.
- The state participates in the PRISM program linking carrier safety to vehicle registration.
Contact
ISP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: (317) 232-8250
Federal Requirements That Apply in Indiana
In addition to Indiana-specific regulations, all federal DOT and FMCSA requirements apply to commercial vehicles operating in IN. 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 Indiana DOT or your compliance advisor before relying on any information presented here.