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The Gross Weight of a truck is the weight it's rated to be at when fully loaded

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What is the difference between gross vehicle weight and gross vehicle weight rating?

Gross Vehicle Weight is what a vehicle weighs at any given time. If you drove onto a scale you would see your present Gross Vehicle Weight. It can change depending on what you have in the vehicle (gas, passengers, cargo) and the tongue weight (the weight the tongue of a trailer places on your hitch) of any trailer you may be towing. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable total weight of a your vehicle when loaded - i.e including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. It is considered unsafe to exceed your vehicles GVWR and may void your warranty. Curb Weight is what a vehicle weighs when empty.


Does truck under 26000 gvw need usdot?

Yes, trucks under 26,000 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) do not need a USDOT number to operate in inter-state commerce. However, it is important to verify specific requirements based on the type of transport and state regulations.


What is the difference between an AZ and DZ license?

Persons with an Ontario Class DZ licence are licenced to drive vehicles such as straight truck, dump truck, cement truck, garbage truck and rescue & fire trucks - with airbrakes. A Class D licence is required to operate a vehicle over 11,000kg with a towed trailer not over 4600kg. Should your towed trailer exceed 4600kg, you will need to upgrade to a Class A licence.


Do they look in your truck at weigh stations?

At weigh stations, officials may ask to inspect your truck and its contents to ensure compliance with weight limits and safety regulations. Inspections can vary from a quick visual check to a more thorough examination depending on the circumstances.


What is the legal size of a semi truck?

They can gross 80,000lbs total. Unless they are staying inside of a state. In which case some states will let you legally carry up to 100,000lbs inside of the state only. Some states require a special license to scale more. When moving heavy machinery you have to pay penalties and get special licenses to move at higher than 80,000 gross. In some states they will not allow legal transport and you must drive anound those non participating states. A refridgerated trailer and truck weigh approximately 37,500-35,500lbs empty. Which would allow them to carry 42,500-44,500lbs legally without any licenses.

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What is the gross vehicle weight of a 2000 GM C7H042 straight truck?

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