GVWR and gross vehicle weight are often thought to be the same – but they aren’t. A truck’s GVWR, or gross vehicle weight rating, is the maximum weight rating established by the chassis manufacturer.

Towing behind vocational trucks is often taken for granted. For instance, Class 8 drivers in over-the-road and less-than-truckload applications tend to experience fewer loading issues specific to the ...

Unless your work requires you to use your vehicle for towing everyday, odds are you haven't paid much attention to your truck, SUV, or crossover's towing capacity. Maybe you're looking to buy a boat ...

How much will my truck tow? This is a question we hear a lot at Diesel Power-and it's one that can't be easily answered. We're not sure if those asking the question want to know what the manufacturer ...

“Gross combination weight rating” has been redefined to clarify when CDL and other federal safety regulations apply to certain single-unit trucks towing trailers. The amended definition is to provide ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (August 22, 2016) - Towing a trailer can be dangerous if you don't understand how the added weight and length can affect your vehicle's handling. I was towing trailers not long after ...