VEHICLE LOADING PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING! Do not exceed the specified load
rating. Overloading can result in loss of vehi
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cle control and personal injury, either by caus-
ing component failures or by affecting vehicle
handling. Exceeding load ratings can also
shorten the service life of the vehicle.
• The components of your vehicle are
designed to provide satisfactory service if
the vehicle is not loaded in excess of either
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or
the maximum front and rear gross axle
weight ratings (GAWRs). Axle weight rat
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ings are listed on the driver’s door edge.
Supervise all loading to ensure that (1) the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is not
exceeded and (2) the load is distributed cor
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rectly so that the weight distribution is
within the limits of the front and rear axle
load ratings. Severe damage to your vehi
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cle, difficult handling, or an accident could
occur if your vehicle is not loaded properly.
• An unevenly distributed load or a load too
heavy over one axle can affect the braking
and handling of your vehicle and cause an
accident. Even if your load is under the
legal limits, be sure it is distributed evenly.
GVW: GVW is the Gross Vehicle Weight. This is the
TOTAL WEIGHT your vehicle is designed to carry. Never
carry so heavy a load that you exceed the GVW rating of
your Peterbilt vehicle.
Axle Weight: Your front and rear axles are rated accord-
ing to the load they are designed to carry. You will find this
number listed on the driver’s door frame.
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