When used for transporting tire bales, one can just load and stack them onto the flatbed and secure them. The nice thing about using a flatbed is that you have a flat surface that helps with the stacking and you can also clean up the flatbed easily from any debris, as opposed to a tr...
GVWR is the maximum total safe weight of your vehicle according to the manufacturer’s specifications. This includes the weight of the vehicle plus the maximum allowable weight for occupants, payload, and equipment the vehicle can legally handle. When it comes to safety,GVWR is a key measurement...
CDL licenses are divided into three groups—classes A, B, and C. The manufacturer’s weight ratings for the power unit and trailer, and the combination’s overall gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) will dictate which (if any) you’ll need for hot shot trucking. ...
Type of LicenseDescriptionVehicles You May Drive Class A CDL Required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. Tractor-trailers (also known as Semi, Big Rig or ...
require a commercial driver’s license to operate at theirfullcapacities. That’s thanks to the advancements in design and abilities, pushing each truck well past the U.S. government’s requirement of a CDL above 26,000 pounds of GVWR. Stay under that weight, and your regular driver’s lic...