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Weigh Station
A checkpoint along a highway where trucks are required to stop and be weighed.
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FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation that specializes in highway transportation.Gross WeightThe total weight of the truck, trailer, and cargo.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)The maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle when fully loaded.OverweightA load that exceeds the legal weight limits set by federal or state regulations.Tare WeightThe weight of the empty truck and trailer without any cargo.
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