Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) definition

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the maximum weight of the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer. GVWR includes total vehicle weight plus fluids, passengers, and cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum design loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the maximum weight of the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer. GVWR includes total vehicle weight plus fluids, passengers, and cargo. Class 1: < 6000 lb. Class 2: 6001-10,000 lb. Class 3: 10,001-14,000 lb. Class 4: 14,001-16,000 lb. Class 5: 16,001-19,500 lb. Class 6: 19,501-26,000 lb. Class 7: 26,001-33,000 lb. Class 8: > 33,001 lb.

Examples of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) in a sentence

  • All Units with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have: a) annual USDOT certified vehicle inspection; or b) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection.

  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – The combined weight of vehicle and its payload capacity.

  • The label must state the "Original Seating Capacity - Design To Transport" (number of passengers, including driver) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of vehicle.

  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the completed vehicle must not exceed the GVW of the chassis and be appropriate for application described, a full tank of fuel, driver, the number of passengers and wheelchairs described.

  • Freight Haulers (FH) are business entities operating commercial vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 55,000 pounds or greater either for commercial or private use.


More Definitions of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the vehicle weight described on the original manufacturer Line Setting Ticket provided to the vehicle dealer.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the value specified by the manufacturer as the recommended maximum load weight of a single vehicle. In cases where trailers and tractors are separable, the gross combination weight rating (GCWR), which is the value specified by the manufacturer as the recommended maximum load weight of the combination vehicle, shall be used.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the maximum total Vehicle rated capacity, measured at the tire ground interface, as rated by the chassis manufacturer;
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the original manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating, whether or not the vehicle is modified by use of parts not originally installed by the original manufacturer.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the manufacturer stated gross vehicle weight rating.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the maximum recommended combined weight of the motor vehicle and its load as prescribed by the manufacturer and is (i) expressed on a permanent identification label affixed to the motor vehicle; (ii) stated on the manufacturer's certificate of origin; or (iii) coded in the vehicle identification number. If the GVWR can be determined it shall be one element used to determine emissions inspection standards and test type. If the GVWR is unavailable, the department may make a determination based on the best available evidence including manufacturer reference, information coded in the vehicle identification number, or other available sources of information from which to make the determination.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the maximum weight of the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer. GVWR include the following total vehicle weight plus fluids, passengers, and cargo: