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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Looking to purchase a travel trailer? Getting a new boat to take friends and family to the lake? Need an excavator to dig a foundation for a shed? If you need to tow a trailer, it’s a good idea to ...

Ram has increased the towing capacities and gross combination weight rating (GCWR) for its 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cab trucks for the 2017 model year, Ram has announced. The tow capacities and ...

It's important to note that while GVWR and GCWR are related, they are not interchangeable. GVWR is focused on the vehicle's weight capacity, while GCWR includes the weight of the vehicle and its ...

Most vocational trucks are not dedicated tow vehicles and often tow varying loads including equipment and materials to and from the jobsite. Under pressure to get the job done, different truck and ...

Update #1 July-28-2009 19:27 PDT: The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 adds a new 3.21 rear axle option for all three cab configurations equipped with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 and two-wheel drive only. The taller ...

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 ...