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California Vehicle Code (section 35550-35558) The provided link above defines maximum weight restrictions in the state of California as they pertain to the hauling of freight on California Roadways. When comparing the maximum weights allowed in ocean containers, with the maximum weights allowed on California Highways, the maximum weight allowed on the California highways, is less in most cases, than the maximum weight allowed in a specific container.
High Mountain Transport LLC. Spec's their vehicles from the factory to be the lightest tractors in the Port of Oakland. Allowing us to legally transport more cargo, by weight, than many trucks on the road today.
Charts provided are for reference only, please call for specific needs 775-342-0414
Container Size Rear Axle Drive Axle Steering axle Maximum Cargo Weight 20' 32,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs. 12,500 lbs. 40,000 lbs.
20' Tri-Axle 40,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs. 12,500 lbs 46,000 lbs
40' 34,000 lbs 34,000 lbs. 12,500 lbs. 46,000 lbs. California Vehicle Code click here
The purpose of the Federal bridge weight formula is to protect bridges on the Interstate System by controlling the number and spacing of truck axles. For a step by-step way to check vehicle weight and exceptions to the formula, follow link provided below.
STATE GROSS VEHICLE G.V.W. WITH TANDEM AXLE WEIGHT PERMIT
ARIZONA 80,000 n/a 34,000 CALIFORNIA 80,000 n/a 34,000 Colorado 80,000 n/a 34,000 Idaho 80,000 n/a 34,000 NEVADA 80,000 n/a 34,000 OREGON 80,000 n/a 34,000 UTAH 80,000 n/a 34,000 WASHINGTON 80,000 105,500 34,000 Wyoming 80,000 n/a 34,000
Overweight permits are available for special circumstances in most states, Click the state link above to check regulations in that state.
For answers to specific questions regarding information on this page, please call us at (775)-342-0414
Contact InformationTelephone: 775-342-0414 FAX: 775-342-0256 Postal Address: Electronic mail: General Information: Mark@Highmtntransport.com
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