Dot doesn't enforce the gcwr from the factory. They add up vins, make sure you're not over on any axles (they don't seem to know what the rear axle rating on a 3500 is) and not over tire ratings.
Ugh derated trailer..
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Xray4, Jul 2, 2021.
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The trailer manufacturers are accounting the weight transfered to your truck and adding it to their gross I think
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Anyway I wasn't planning on having this discussion revolve around the nuances of how many factors decide to make their ratings. I have a trailer that I thought could have been rated higher but according to what you guys are saying, maybe it was actually rated this low from the factory.Lite bug Thanks this. -
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To bring some closure to this topic:
I spoke with a regulatory/spec specialist at Lamar and was told if I send them a copy of the trailer registration showing the trailer GVWR of 25k, they will send me a new sticker with that gross weight listed. I am still waiting on the trailer, but when I have it, I will register it with that declared GVWR and send it to Lamar. I'll update this thread when that happens. I'm not too worried that it will be that much trouble to do this as I could declare any GVWR for my last truck and trailer that I registered, and no one ever asked to see the vehicles or stickers themselves.
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