Motor Carrier Service Center
I-85 Southbound · Exit 24 (1.6 mi) · near Alberta, Virginia
Amenities
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Not recorded: Restrooms · Truck parking
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We haven't recorded another stop southbound on I-85 in Virginia yet.
Traveling northbound? Motor Carrier Service Center - Aberta Station is on the other side of I-85.
All rest areas on I-85 →About Motor Carrier Service Center
Motor Carrier Service Center is a weigh station on I-85 southbound in Virginia, about 1.6 miles from Exit 24, near Alberta.
Commercial vehicles above Virginia's weight threshold must pull in when the station is open; a sign before the ramp shows whether it's open or closed. Private cars don't stop here. Bypass systems such as PrePass or Drivewyze may clear enrolled trucks to stay on the highway.
The nearest truck stop is Love's Travel Stop near South Hill, approx. 7.3 miles away.
Weigh Station Rules
Federal weight limits on the Interstate System: 80,000 lbs gross, 20,000 lbs on a single axle and 34,000 lbs on a tandem axle (23 CFR 658). Who has to stop is set by Virginia; posted signs always apply.
All US weigh stations →FAQ
Where is Motor Carrier Service Center located?
Motor Carrier Service Center is on I-85 southbound near Exit 24, close to Alberta, Virginia. GPS coordinates: 36.80337, -77.98558.
Where do northbound drivers stop?
Yes – drivers heading northbound use Motor Carrier Service Center - Aberta Station on the other side of I-85. Rest areas on divided highways serve one direction, so check the direction before you navigate.