How does weight rating versus actual weight work, and when can an enforcement officer operate off actual vehicle weight? Stay compliant with these questions answered.
Defined by two key measurements, yield strength and percent elongation, steel is being evaluated by a growing number of fleet managers.
DETROIT - The survey conducted by Ducker Worldwide shows a significant planned increase in the amount of aluminum used in vehicles in order to reduce weight.
Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.
While cost remains an obstacle to widespread acceptance of carbon-body trucks, this lightweight, durable, and strong material can facilitate fleet vehicle downsizing, promote fuel-efficient engines, and help extend lifecycles.
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
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