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  1. 05.27.2008 #1
    Duliz
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    GVW???

    I see trucks displaying the MC#, USDOT, KYU, VIN, and GVW
    now how do you find out the GVW?

    I know GVW stands Gross Vehicle Weight but does it include the semi trailer???

    Please Help
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  2. 05.27.2008 #2
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    read it in your manual or there is a sticker on you door of your truck it will tell max GVW with tractor and trailer is 80,000
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    Not necessarily. GVW is the maximum rated weight of just the tractor. If you see one with a letter "C" there anywhere, that includes a trailer.

    Also, 80k is just a legal limit, not a rated capacity.
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