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A commercial straight truck has an unladen (empty) curb weight of 11,200 lbs11,200\text{ lbs} and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,999 lbs25,999\text{ lbs}. Assuming proper weight distribution across all axles, what is the maximum allowable cargo payload (in pounds) this vehicle can carry without exceeding its GVWR?

Answer: 14799 lbs

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14,799 lbs
The maximum allowable cargo payload is calculated by subtracting the vehicle's unladen (empty) weight from its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Subtracting 11,200 lbs11,200\text{ lbs} from 25,999 lbs25,999\text{ lbs} yields 14,799 lbs14,799\text{ lbs}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the relationship between Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), unladen vehicle weight, and payload capacity.
Maximum Payload = GVWR - Unladen Curb Weight
GVWR is the maximum allowable total weight of the single vehicle plus its cargo.
2
Subtract the unladen weight of 11,200 lbs11,200\text{ lbs} from the GVWR of 25,999 lbs25,999\text{ lbs}.
25,999−11,200=14,799 lbs25,999 - 11,200 = 14,799\text{ lbs}
This yields the remaining weight capacity available exclusively for cargo.

Key Concept

Calculating maximum allowable cargo payload from Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and curb weight
Estimated Time:45s
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Weight Definitions and Limits (GVWR, GCWR, Axle Weights)

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