GLOSSARY

Gross vehicle weight (GVW). The total weight of a single vehicle plus its load.

Grosscombination weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle plus its load.

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR). The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.

Axle weight. The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.

Tire load. The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. This rating is stated on the side of each tire.

Suspension systems. Suspension systems have a manufacturer's weight capacity rating.

Coupling device capacity. Coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and/ or carry.