Freight glossary / Compliance and authority
What is Overweight in freight?
An overweight load exceeds a legal gross or axle weight limit and requires a permit and often a specified route. Running overweight without one risks fines and being placed out of service at a scale. Overweight permitted freight is a distinct market from standard truckload because routing and timing are constrained.
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