How much does a straight truck weigh?

Answer 1

A straight truck is simply a truck without a trailer. Assuming you're referring to CMV straight trucks, you're referring to both Class 7 and Class 8 trucks, which range from single axle trucks up to "centipedes", which are tandem trucks with four additional lift axles. A single axle is permitted a Gross Vehicle Weight of 33,000 lbs. for interstate travel, and it may be up to 40,000 lbs. for intrastate usage, dependent on the state. Tandem axle straight trucks are permitted a Gross Vehicle Weight of 54,000 lbs. When you ad lift axles, how much extra weight is permitted varies by state. Some states allow a tri-axle truck to carry more than other states allow quint axle trucks to carry. As for what they weigh empty, it all depends on what's on the truck - not all trucks are intended to be laden with cargo, but rather, just carry around machinery or special equipment. A straight truck could weigh anything from 10,000 to 80,000 lbs. empty, depending on what's on it.