Safety and Road Weight Laws
Weight LimitationGross Weight Limit Rule: 80,000 limit (including Tractor, Container, Chassis and Payload)
Maximum Cargo Weight (with REGULAR chassis) : 37,500 Ibs (17.00 ton): 20ft container
44.500 Ibs (20.18 ton): 40/45ft container
Maximum Cargo Weight (with SPECIAL chassis): 44,000 Ibs (19.75 ton): 20ft container with 3 - axle chassis
56,500 Ibs (25.62 ton): 40/45 ft super - chassis ( 3 or 4 axles)
Notes:
1. Reefer container Should deduct between 2,500 and 3,000Ibs from the above cargo weight to accommodate
weight of fully fueled.
2. Special Chassis Rental Cost Rental cost varies by area and vender.
The average figure is an extra $150.00
3. Contace Point If you have HEAVIER cargo exceeding above weight guidelines, then please send message.
We will evaluate on a case by case basis and reply with additional charge or refusal of cargo.
For more detailed information please see the following link:
www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ www.chp.ca.gov/