To manage ever-increasing freight demands as well as costly infrastructure repairs, there are federal weight and dimension regulations as well as separate state rules that must be followed. This course will explain how these regulations work and strategies for operating in different jurisdictions. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the regulations affecting the weight and dimensions of vehicles on different roadways
- Determine the weight ratings for a vehicle, its axles and tires
- Describe the dimension limits for a vehicle, including kingpin to rear axle measurements and rear overhang
- Explain the steps in using the Bridge Formula Table to determine maximum axle weights
- Describe how to shift the weight between the axles on a vehicle