What is included in the gross vehicle weight rating?
The concept of “gross vehicle weight rating” (“GVWR”) seems to be commonly used in the automobile industry and the Department of Transportation states it is “the maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle when loaded, including the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. This is a fixed weight specified by the manufacturer.” Usually the GVWR may be found on the sticker on the automobile.
