Tire WidthYou cannot exceed tire rating or state posted limit for the max load on a tire, for example in some state it is 650 pounds per inch of tire width. Many states have different limits and some states have different tire weight limits for steer axles.Move the slider to see an interactive anima

State limits are the most important ones, as these will determine how much and if you can move within that state.Again, there are two numbers you need to know, the maximum legal and maximum permitted weight.When you know those two numbers, you'll have three ranges, for example for Texas, maximum leg

Manufacturers Axle RatingYou can’t carry more than your equipment can handle. Both your truck and your trailer should have a manufacturer’s rating posted on them. Make sure to keep the weight under those limits. Mind that just because your equipment can handle the weight does not mean the states wil

The simplest answer is giant fines. Fixing roads is a huge expense to the state, so they will transfer that expense to you. If you get caught overweight on an axle, gross vehicle weight, or worse haven’t purchased an overweight permit, the consequences can be devastating.The fines for a grossly over

In 2018 the state and local governments of the United States spent more than 187 billion dollars on highways and bridges making it the 5th largest expense. 44 percent of this funding was dedicated to maintenance, while the other 56% was dedicated to the actual construction of the roads and highways

By nature of design, portable truck scales have a low-profile which allows trucks to be driven over them. These scales can precisely calculate the weight of each load. Inside of each portable truck scale is a unit called a load cell, and this is the component that collects weight data and transmits