Maximum carrying capacities based on federal bridge weight laws

February 29, 2024
NTEA receives calls about maximum carrying capacities for trucks with companies looking to maximize the productivity of their dump trucks and other specialized truck bodies. One area of confusion lies in the fact that the Federal Bridge Formula weight laws can restrict the total amount of weight a truck can carry before it reaches the GVWR.
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