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Federal and state weight laws

August 20, 2021
NTEA commonly handles questions on truck maximum carrying capacities. An area of confusion involves how federal bridge formula and state weight laws can restrict the total amount of weight a truck can carry compared to its GVWR and gross axle weight ratings. 
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