There's a lot of confusion when it comes to some of the common acronyms used to describe a vehicle's towing and hauling abilities. Let's break down the differences between gross vehicle weight rating ...

Engineers are a precise bunch, and as such, the names they give to measurements are also precise and often explain exactly what they entail. At least in terms engineers can understand. But for us ...

Because pickup trucks are frequently used to tow and haul, there’s perhaps no more important or confusing statistic to consider when purchasing one than its weight ratings. Accidentally overloading a ...

Looking to purchase a travel trailer? Getting a new boat to take friends and family to the lake? Need an excavator to dig a foundation for a shed? If you need to tow a trailer, it’s a good idea to ...

The dynamic evolution of the transportation landscape necessitates forward-looking regulatory adaptations that seem very doable in today’s climate of economics. The ongoing debate surrounding the ...

If you're regularly carrying lots of people or heavy loads, you'll know exactly what gross vehicle weight rating - or GVWR - is. This one rating may affect which license and what roads you can go on.

Question: Do I need to register a trailer? I have a smaller trailer I use for general hauling – yard waste, building materials, etc. Answer: If a trailer weighs more than 3,000-pounds, a trailer ...

Q: What are the rules about who has to pull into a weigh station? Two specifics: a three-quarter-ton pickup - licensed as a car, with a heavy trailer - and an RV-type camper. A: If the vehicle or ...

Q: Chuck Hollis' March 9 answer about vehicle registration fees and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) really steamed me. Gross vehicle weight is the total rated capacity of a vehicle including ...