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A commercial flatbed truck has an unladen empty weight of 14000 lbs14{}000\text{ lbs} and a manufacturer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 30000 lbs30{}000\text{ lbs}. What is the maximum cargo payload weight that can safely and legally be loaded onto this truck?

  1. A
    30000 lbs30{}000\text{ lbs}
  2. 16000 lbs16{}000\text{ lbs}Answer
  3. C
    44000 lbs44{}000\text{ lbs}
  4. D
    14000 lbs14{}000\text{ lbs}

Answer

16000 lbs16{}000\text{ lbs}
The maximum cargo payload is determined by subtracting the unladen empty weight (14000 lbs14{}000\text{ lbs}) from the manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (30000 lbs30{}000\text{ lbs}), which yields 16000 lbs16{}000\text{ lbs}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the unladen empty weight of the vehicle
GVWR = 30000 lbs30{}000\text{ lbs} and unladen empty weight = 14000 lbs14{}000\text{ lbs}
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum total weight specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle including its own weight, fluids, driver, and cargo.
2
Calculate the allowable cargo payload by subtracting the unladen empty weight from the GVWR
30000 lbs−14000 lbs=16000 lbs30{}000\text{ lbs} - 14{}000\text{ lbs} = 16{}000\text{ lbs}
The maximum cargo weight that can be safely loaded equals the vehicle's total weight rating minus the empty weight of the vehicle.

Key Concept

Calculating maximum allowable cargo payload from Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and unladen empty weight
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Weight Definitions and Limits (GVWR, GCWR, Axle Weights)

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