Truck dispatch in New Hampshire
New Hampshire sits between Boston and northern New England, so a lot of freight crosses it on I-93 and I-95. Its turnpikes have toll plazas and its idling rule changes with the weather. We plan New Hampshire loads around both.
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- Turnpike toll plazas take cash and E-ZPass
- Idling is limited to 5 minutes in any hour above 32°F and 15 minutes from -10°F to 32°F
- Overweight certification allows up to 99,000 lb on six axles, but not on the interstate
- The interstate limit for a 5- or 6-axle tractor-trailer is 80,000 lb
Where the freight is in New Hampshire
Main corridors
The interstates most of our New Hampshire loads run on: I-93, I-95, I-89, F.E. Everett Turnpike, Spaulding Turnpike, NH-101.
I-93 runs from the Massachusetts line through Manchester and Concord to the White Mountains and Vermont. The F.E. Everett Turnpike runs from Nashua to Concord, I-95 (the Blue Star Turnpike) crosses the Seacoast from Seabrook to Portsmouth, and the Spaulding Turnpike runs north from Portsmouth to Milton. I-89 heads northwest from Concord into Vermont, and NH-101 links Manchester with the coast.
Freight and seasons
Southern New Hampshire is part of the greater Boston market, with warehouses, manufacturing and retail freight along I-93 and the Everett Turnpike. A lot of freight just passes through on its way to Maine and Vermont. Winter storms slow I-93 through the mountains, and fall and holiday retail volume builds before the end of the year.
New Hampshire rules to know
Every interstate carrier needs a USDOT number, MC authority, UCR and, for most semis, IRP plates and an IFTA license. On top of that:
Turnpike tolls
New Hampshire has three turnpikes: the Blue Star (I-95, Seabrook to Portsmouth), the Spaulding (Portsmouth to Milton) and the F.E. Everett (Nashua to Concord). They have 7 toll plazas, 5 on the main line and 2 on ramps. Every plaza takes cash, and there are E-ZPass lanes for all vehicle classes. The Hampton and Hooksett main line plazas have open road tolling lanes for E-ZPass at highway speed. Source
Idling limit
State rule Env-A 1100 limits idling by outside temperature: no more than 5 consecutive minutes in any 60-minute period above 32°F, and no more than 15 minutes between -10°F and 32°F. Below -10°F there is no limit. Exceptions include idling to run refrigeration or other equipment, and idling caused by traffic. Source
Overweight certification
Carriers can add an overweight certification to a truck's New Hampshire registration to run above the normal limits on state roads. The certified maximums are 37,400 lb on 2 axles, 65,000 on 3, 73,000 on 4, 84,000 on 5 and 99,000 on 6. The certificate must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Source
Interstate weight and scales
The most a standard 5- or 6-axle tractor-trailer may weigh on the interstate is 80,000 lb. Trucks hauling certified loads can't use the interstate or cross bridges posted E-2. An officer can send a truck up to 10 miles to the nearest scale to be weighed. Source
Cities we cover in New Hampshire
How we dispatch here
- We check that you have E-ZPass or cash for the turnpike plazas before a Seacoast or Everett Turnpike run.
- Reefers can idle to run the unit, but we plan breaks around New Hampshire's idling limit for everything else.
- Heavy certified loads get a route that stays off the interstate and away from E-2 bridges.
- New Hampshire loads pair well with reloads in Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.
Pricing
a percentage of the load's gross, quoted for your truck and lanes, charged only on loads we book. No contract and your first load is free. See full pricing.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with FMCSA, the IRS or your state before you file.
Questions carriers ask
Can I pay New Hampshire tolls in cash?
Yes. All 7 turnpike toll plazas take cash, and there are E-ZPass lanes for every vehicle class.
How long can I idle in New Hampshire?
Above 32°F, no more than 5 consecutive minutes in any hour. From -10°F to 32°F, up to 15 minutes. Below -10°F there is no limit.
How heavy can I run in New Hampshire?
80,000 lb on the interstate for a standard 5- or 6-axle tractor-trailer. With overweight certification, up to 99,000 lb on six axles, but only off the interstate.