Master Legal Tractor Trailer Weight: Avoid Fines Now
Understanding the Basics: More Than Just the Gross Vehicle Weight Staying within legal weight limits is crucial for safety, avoiding hefty fines, and maintaining a profitable trucking business. While the federal government sets a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 80,000 pounds for most tractor-trailers, this is just the beginning. Axle weight limits are equally critical. A single axle typically can't exceed 20,000 pounds, and a tandem axle set (two axles close together) is usually capped at 34,000 pounds....