The California Vehicle Code (section 35550-35558) limits the amount of weight that we can transport. Often times, the maximum cargo weight listed on an ocean container is much greater than the maximum cargo weight that we would be able to transport on California roads.
The following chart will give you a basic idea of the weight we can legally carry. The weight restrictions are different based upon container sizes. The weights listed below are the maximum weights we can have for each axle. These maximum weights include the weight of the tractor, container, chassis and cargo. To make it simple, we have listed the maximum cargo weights for container size.
The following chart will give you a basic idea of the weight we can legally carry. The weight restrictions are different based upon container sizes. The weights listed below are the maximum weights we can have for each axle. These maximum weights include the weight of the tractor, container, chassis and cargo. To make it simple, we have listed the maximum cargo weights for container size.
To view the California Vehicle Code in detail, please click here.
Congress enacted the Bridge Formula in 1975 to limit the weight-to-length ratio of a vehicle crossing a bridge. This is accomplished either by spreading weight over additional axles or by increasing the distance between axles. Compliance with the Bridge Formula weight limits is determined by using the formula at this link below:
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/brdgcalc/calc_page.htm
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/brdgcalc/calc_page.htm