This helps to prevent instability and to make sure that the load doesn't exceed any legal weight limit.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when building a load is that the weight must be distributed evenly across all the vehicle axles. To ensure that your load is distributed correctly, you'll need to calculate the weight of your goods and how they will be positioned on the truck. This problem is governed by a few key factors, including the type of goods being hauled, the dimensions of the truck, and the number of axles. The axle weight distribution problem arises once the products or the pallets are prepared. Weight distribution principles between the axles The weight must be evenly distributed across the truck's wheels and axles, and at no point can the weight exceed the maximum supported capacity supplied by the chassis manufacturer (which can be different for each manufacturer). The weight distribution in a truck is related to the total weight that is supported by each wheel and axle. More axles mean more weight can be loaded onto a truck, but a more complex weight distribution has to be accounted for during loading, and more cautious maneuvering has to be done during transportation. A truck’s axle count depends on its size and whether it pulls other trailers, but most commonly the number of axles ranges between 2 and 5. Truck axles are rods or shafts that rotate the wheels and support the weight of the vehicle.
By recognizing the limitations of the truck and its axles, you can reduce the risk of your load oscillating or shifting during transport and thus ensure the safety of your drivers, trucks, and cargo.īut how do you, as a driver, know that your load is well balanced in the truck and that it does not exceed your axle weight limits? How can you calculate that? Let’s go through the most important steps. For heavy-duty trucks, loads must be stable and compliant with state and federal trucking regulations.
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