Big Trucks

I have seen some big rigs around here, but this one that seemed to be bearing down on me on Second Avenue was one of the largest I have seen in a while ( that is not a truck following closely behind it, that vehicle is attached to the big truck...the truck is hauling it)/

Every once in a while I see some behemoth truck out on the Avenue and I wonder how the hell it is going to make it around corners of the narrow cross streets of this town..

I wonder if there are any regulations about this ...yes, found this on the NYC DOT website..

Trucks & Commercial Vehicles

• Cross Over Mirrors
• Parking and Deliveries
• Truck Routes
• Truck Restrictions
• NYC Traffic Rules
• Express Lane Permits

Trucks and commercial vehicles are essential to New York City, providing goods and services to millions of New Yorkers every day. The City's diverse mixture of land uses, dense urban environment and vast transportation infrastructure require a distinct set of rules and regulations to govern the operation of trucks and commercial vehicles. In order for this system to function efficiently, it is important that drivers observe these rules and regulations.

The information provided on these web pages is for educational purposes only. Please refer to the official New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations for the most current rules governing trucks and commercial vehicles.

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Check It or Wreck It

DOT’s Check It or Wreck It campaign encourages truckers to view the truck route map, use a truck-specific GPS and avoid parkways in the New York Metro Area.

Truck or Commercial Vehicle?

New York City has unique definitions for commercial vehicles and trucks that differ from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles classifications. Find out how your vehicle is classified so you know what rules and regulations apply to you.

Cross Over Mirrors

Because of the height of large trucks, it can be difficult for truck drivers to see what is happening directly in front of their vehicles. This has contributed to a significant number of pedestrian deaths in New York City.

Starting January 13, 2012, Cross over mirrors must be installed on all trucks that

• qualify as Commercial Vehicles,
• are registered in New York State, and
• operate in New York City (except for expressways).

Installing cross over mirrors in front of the cab of a truck is a simple way of eliminating a truck driver’s front “blind spot” and allowing the driver to see any person at least three feet tall and passing one foot in front of the vehicle. School buses have long been required to have cross over mirrors. The mirrors are relatively inexpensive and manufacturers typically offer them below list price, and provide bulk discounts. Read the law Download a flyer about cross over mirrors

Parking and Deliveries

Parking a Truck or Commercial Vehicle

What you need to know about parking your truck or commercial vehicle in New York City.

Off-Hour Delivery

Trucks and commercial vehicles both cause and suffer from congestion on New York City's streets. Because of this congestion, deliveries made during the business day cost us all – as stores pass on the expenses of wasted time, lost revenue, missed deliveries and parking tickets. In order to combat congestion, help businesses control costs and improve air quality, DOT worked with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a group of stakeholders and research partners to implement an Off-Hour Truck Delivery Pilot program, funded by USDOT, which ran from late 2009 through 2010. Learn more about the pilot Sign up to participate in off-hour delivery

Truck Routes

With nearly 1,000 miles of designated roadway, New York City has one of the most complex truck route systems in the nation. Learn more about different types of truck routes

New York City Truck Route Map

DOT publishes a full color, double-sided map featuring the City's comprehensive Truck Route Network overlaid on top of the entire arterial street network, making it easier for drivers to locate specific streets and intersections. The map also contains helpful information on truck route signage, weight limits and dimensions, overweight/overdimensional permitting and truck related violations as well as City, regional and state truck-related resources. Download the 2011-2012 New York City Truck Route Map (pdf) Order copies through the mail

Truck Route Geodata

The New York City Truck Routes map data is available in shapefile or KML format in the DOT Datafeeds collection. Download the data