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Overweight
A load that exceeds the legal weight limits set by federal or state regulations.
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)The maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle when fully loaded.Oversize LoadA load that exceeds the standard legal size and requires special permits.PermitsSpecial authorizations required for transporting certain types of freight, such as oversize loads.Weigh StationA checkpoint along a highway where trucks are required to stop and be weighed.
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