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The role of GVWR and GCWR in specifying work trucks

June 6, 2024
Bob Raybuck
NTEA Director of Technical Services
Often, GVWR and gross vehicle weight (GVW) are thought to be the same, but they are not. A truck’s GVWR is the maximum weight rating established by the chassis manufacturer. GVW is the total weight of the truck and payload at a point in time.
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