I see the weight ratings on doors, how does this work if you are pulling different trailers?
A 2 axle van and 5 axle container chassis are certainly going to have different loaded weights..
Gvw on door
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Plowboy92, Dec 3, 2020.
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In Idaho you register your truck at the highest GVW you plan on running at. I think it's in 2,000 pound increments if I remember. And the higher your GVW the more you're going to pay to register your rig. So if you sometimes pull a two axle van (GVW 80,000) and sometimes pull a four axle flatbed (GVW 105,500) you would need to be registered (at least in Idaho) with a GVW of 105,500. But that 105,50 is going to cost quite a bit more in registration fees then 80,000.
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So if a guy registers for say 90k but is at a scale house with 105k, legally loaded and bridges out fine. That's still illegal since its not registered for that weight? -
Yes, you could get a ticket. Really depends on the DOT guy. Some might overlook it, some won't. I don't think they care so much that you're "legal" weight wise - I think they care that you aren't paying the registration fee (tax) for the weight you're running.
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Also some of those come with provisions. Here in KS we are registered for 85,500. But can’t have that on the interstate. Also even tho we are licensed for that in Kansas and Nebraska. We can’t load 85,500 in Kansas and take it into Nebraska. The load has to originate and end in that state. This is all stuff you may know, but seeing you say you were new, I thought I’d shed some more light.
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Curious where it says heavy loads have to originate and terminate in KS? Because I load 90k ag loads all the time and go back north. Same with bringing 90k into KS.
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Changing the subject a bit...
What jurisdiction requires the GVW to be marked on the door?650cat425 Thanks this. -
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