Vehicle Gross Operating Weight

Source of Definition: D20/79. D16/89-2.2.20 (gross weight).

Source of Data: Registrant; weigh station scales.

Synonyms: Operating Weight.

The unladen weight of the vehicle (e.g., single-unit truck, truck combination) plus the weight of the load being carried at a specific point in time.

This element holds the numeric quantity, using the default units of measure of the jurisdiction. Given a source document showing "14,500 LB/6,577 KG", this element would hold a value of 14500 in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Usage Note: For maximum weights allowed on Federal routes, regulation 23 CFR 658 documents the allowable operating weights.

Federal regulations for truck size and weight for designated routes. For details see 23 CFR 658 on eCFR.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/9

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operatingWeight type: string