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The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Specifying Work Trucks
It is important to company wellbeing and employee safety to make sure the trucks you purchase are designed for their intended purposes. Photo: Jack Roberts
">GVWR and gross vehicle weight (GVW) are often thought to be the same, they actually aren't. A truck's GVWR is the maximum weight rating established by the chassis manufacturer. GVW is the total weight of the truck and payload at a point in time.
There's a common misconception that a truck's GVWR is determined by adding gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) together for all axles. Although this was a common way of calculating GVWR many years ago, it's no longer an accurate method. The chassis manufacturer's task of establishing a vehicle GVWR is much more difficult today due to advancement of safety system standards and how vehicles meet these requirements. This is why many trucks have a GVWR much lower than the combined axle ratings.
It is not uncommon for a truck with a GVWR of 19,500 pounds to have a front axle rated at 7,500 pounds and a rear axle rated at 14,700 pounds. Safety standards that apply to braking, vehicle stability, and chassis manufacturer internal standards for durability, dynamic stability and handling can restrict GVWR even though the sum of the axle ratings exceeds 22,000 pounds. In this instance, the OEM set the GVWR at 19,500 pounds based on test results and vehicle dynamic performance to ensure a safe, reliable truck.
A specific vehicle's GCWR is based on parameters established by chassis manufacturers. The manufacturer makes an assessment in accordance with SAE International test protocols, determining maximum GCWR. Additionally, the OEM runs stringent tests based on internal requirements which may include testing total GCWR braking capability using only the towing vehicle chassis braking system. As noted in the previous article, GCWR is the total weight of ...Read the rest of this story
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- Corrective Action and Certification of Repairs — integrated communication between drivers and shops to certify that any defects listed on the DVIR that would affect the safe operation of the vehicle are repaired
“ERoad Inspect gives fleet owners, and fleet and safety managers, accurate information from drivers and visibility into the status of defects to ensure compliance with inspection regulations, reduce the complexity of meeting compliance needs and help focus on improving safety scores and operations,” said Blaine Holt, product manager at ERoad. “Knowing when a vehicle fails inspection and removing the unknown on what is happening with vehicles provides confidence that vehicles are compliant while on the road. Your drivers will be even more productive behind the wheel rather than spending time on inspection paperwork, and your entire team will be engaged in a safety-first culture that provides a safer environment for drivers and other motorists.”
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