Does DOT allow for fuel weight

I'd run it, but next time do the math and don't get more fuel than you can haul.

 

In direct answer to the OP's question: You can't be overweight on your axles regardless of *where* that weight comes from *except* you're allowed 500lbs extra if you have an APU.

 

Your probably fine on your steers. But if it makes you feel better get out and read the load rating on the side of the steer tire. And look at your sticker to verify your axle rating.

Your gross you can burn off. Then don't put so much fuel in.

 

Where are you now and what direction are you going? And are you leaving now?

 

Ditto this. Fuel weight is never given an "allowance". You do however get a certain amount of grace on axle and/or gross, depending on their mood as much as anything else. Generally I don't begin to worry about axle or gross until we're talking about 500+ lbs over according to a Cat scale. Even a 12,500 steer is acceptable for the most part.

 

Look in the front of the big book..some states allow for some more on drives and tandems while others are more likely to ruin your day.. Virginia will almost always ruin your day so will Nebraska. Colorado questioned me one time when I put some fuel in at Green River Utah to get to 80,000 at their scale, they said I'm too heavy for Utah but I was still under axle weights and gross for Colorado. Know the little details... 36k for tandems there as well as Wyoming..

 

Don't let it happen simple as that.If you're 500 over on any of the axles I doubt DOT will say anything but anything higher they'll probably ask questions.There will be times you'll have to watch the fuel and limit it thru out your trip.Snow and ice buildup can also add weight.