In an effort to support emergency relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Illinois is allowing 88,000 pounds (or an additional 10% above legal loads on fewer axles) for trucks assisting with emergency relief.
CURT has introduced a Bluetooth-enabled, smartphone-compatible mobile towing scale called BetterWeigh.
Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced the new Talon Low Profile Truck Scale, ideal for replacing older, low-profile scales reaching the end of their service life.
By allowing trucks to bypass scales, Drivewyze enables drivers to deliver loads at a faster rate while maximizing paid driving time.
Defined by two key measurements, yield strength and percent elongation, steel is being evaluated by a growing number of fleet managers.
Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.
While cost remains an obstacle to widespread acceptance of carbon-body trucks, this lightweight, durable, and strong material can facilitate fleet vehicle downsizing, promote fuel-efficient engines, and help extend lifecycles.
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.