Unfortunately there is no universal maximum cargo weight.
Maximum cargo weight container usa.
Let s assume that the load was delivered to and picked up at the port of chicago illinois.
Immediately the load is 17 200 lb.
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Cargo weight 37 500 standard 40 container on steamship line chassis.
A container can meet the restrictions for the allowance of total vehicle weight while the truck can still be overweight on an individual axle.
Maximum cargo weight is 65 000 lbs for a 40 foot or 45 foot container.
Maximum container length ft in 20 foot 40 foot 53 foot dry van single axle tandem axle maximum legal gross weight legal gross weight with permit comments alabama 53 6 38 200 44 500 44 500 reference bridge law formula 80 000 100 000 alaska 48 0 38 200 44 500 44 500 reference bridge law formula 80 000 variable per dot and bridge.
Gross weight will vary from 66 000 to 80 000 pounds depending on overall vehicle length.
For cy service only cargo heavier than 60 000 lbs.
Non interstate limits are typically lower and vary.
Please refer to to the american trucking association s summary of size and weight limits.
Axle weight does not change maximum allowable gross weight standard 20 container on steamship line chassis.
Maximum allowable total gross weight for trucks on u s.
Gross weight maximum allowable weight for trucks on u s.
Interstate highways is 80 000lbs including tractor weight chassis and container weight and cargo weight.
Gross weight 80 000 pounds approx.
Limits and restrictions include the tractor chassis and container in addition to the cargo and all of these elements can vary.
Interstates is 80 000 lbs including tractor weight chassis and container weight cargo weight etc.
40 45 maximum cargo weight.
The above maximum gross allowable cargo weights are intended only as a general guideline to promote safe and lawful transport practices regarding the maximum weight of cargo that can be loaded into.
But not more than 65 000 lbs in a 40 foot or 45 foot container may be subject to a surcharge by the canadian pacific railroad.
Off interstate limits are typically lower.
