Helpful Tips For Decreasing Incidents Of Unscheduled Maintenance Due To Overloading

Overloading your trucks can be very hazardous.

Overloading trucks is a common reason for maintenance repairs. As many companies look to lower acquisition costs of their fleets by selecting lower-GVW trucks, potential for overloading increases.  However, an overloaded truck results in significantly higher maintenance costs.  Money is saved on the front end is quickly spent on the back end, and then some!

Helpful Strategies To Avoid Overloading

Figuring out the proper truck configuration for the intended payload is always a key judgment call.  Firsthand knowledge of the intended truck’s GVW weight rating is imperative.  Matching this GVW to the load weight will prevent an overloading situation.  Taking note of things such as a sagging suspension, unusual or irregular tire wear, unusual brake wear, and loose components is critical in preventing an overload situation.  Avoiding overloading should be something that every truck driver becomes very mindful of.

The Problem With Axle Overloading

Another common problem faced by truck drivers is axle overloading. While a vehicle’s payload may be within the overall GVW limits, that vehicle may still be overloaded on one of the axles.  Proper loading and proper load placement is imperative to prevent this from happening. Every driver again needs to be very mindful of how the load is placed on the truck.

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