The Office of Freight and Passenger Services (OFPS) forms policy, programs, and projects that improve Maine's freight transportation network as a cohesive system. The national and international trends towards Just-In-Time operations by manufacturers and businesses has increased demand for an efficient, free-flowing freight transportation system which provides more choices to shippers.
For information on Maine’s ports, marine transportation, and funding opportunities refer to the Ports and Marine section of the this website
Commercial Vehicle Operations
Almost 90 percent of Maine's freight tonnage is carried by commercial vehicles. The Office of Freight and Passenger Services (OFPS) recognizes the importance of motor carriers as the predominant mode of freight transportation in Maine. ofps addresses its mission of promoting the safe and efficient flow of motor carrier freight transportation in both the regulatory and transportation planning activity areas.
On the regulatory side, OFPS advises and informs the Commissioner concerning commercial vehicle regulatory policies, including size and weight, safety, and taxation. OFPS provides the Department's representative on regional and national highway transport groups, and analyzes motor carrier regulatory legislation proposed by the U. S. Congress and the Maine Legislature. The office frequently serves as MaineDOT's liaison with other public sector agencies and the private sector on motor carrier issues.
OFPS's motor carrier transportation planning role includes analysis of planning data such as weigh-in-motion data to determine the impact of motor carrier transportation on Maine's highway infrastructure. The Office supervises studies that are designed to improve the flow of motor carrier freight transportation in the state and make such transportation safer.
For specific information about obtaining commercial vehicle registrations, permits, fuel decals, or other credentials, and for Maine truck size and weight limit information, please visit the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Services.
Commercial Trucking Links
Freight Studies
Freight Rail Studies
- Maine's Integrated Freight Strategy (PDF)
- Maine State Rail Plan (PDF)
- Rail Plan Executive Summary (PDF)
Maine's Truck-Weights Pilot Project
- Maine's Truck-Weights Pilot Project White Paper (PDF)
- November 2009: Maine Truck Weights Report (PDF)