A typical box truck (Class 3 to class 7) has a weight limit between 12,500 lb. to 33,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Source: www.inventory.mctrucks.com
So make sure you are in compliance with the weight limits. The last thing you want to do is be overweight and pay scale penalties.
This will cost you time and money. Sometimes you can shift the load so that is more evenly distributed, but usually it will require transferring all or part of the load.
This will then increase the salary for the drivers (paying two drivers), the time lost while doing this, and the associated fines and tickets. Remember fines can have an adverse effect on your safety rating.
Source: www.ocrvpaintandservice.com
6. Box Truck Uses
As I stated earlier having a box truck as part of your fleet can be a useful advantage. Of course it also depends on what type of operation your company is.
It is not real common to use this type of truck for long hauls, though it would depend on the load and the customer’s needs.
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