Trucks

Knowing your gross vehicle weight (GVW) can be vitally important information. Many bridges are only rated for a specific vehicle weight, and if your car or truck is over that weight, you may have...

Ford offers several models of trucks to consumers, from the Ford Ranger to the F-450. Ford trucks are designed for towing, and, depending on the type of Ford truck and the cab style, the maximum...

Before you head out on the open road with your trailer or other tow load, make sure that you are not exceeding your vehicle's maximum towing capacity. You should never exceed the maximum towing...

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum legal weight for a vehicle. GVWR is most important for trucks carrying cargo. The gross vehicle weight includes the empty weight of the truck,...

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, also represented as GVW or GVWR, is the maximum limit for how much weight can be supported by a vehicle. To calculate the GVW for your vehicle, you'll first need...

You've likely seen truck weigh stations if you've ever traveled on the interstate. They are highlighted by big green signs, and may be open or closed depending on the time of day. These weigh...

When you want to tow a trailer behind a vehicle, you'll need to know the minimum and maximum capacity that your car or truck can haul for the trip. If the tongue weight is too light, the trailer...

Trucks and vehicles traveling on highways are usually subject to inspection for vehicle weight. Commercial trucks as well as moving trucks and other large vehicles may have to stop at weigh...

Selecting the right tow vehicle to tow your RV, especially one that is that is agreeable as a daily driver, can be a very difficult decision. And even if you begged, most dealers would not allow...