SAFETY - Visual inspection while approaching the vehicle platform, occupants, fuel, and any load. Never exceed the GVWR of your vehicle. showing signs of excessive wear or lack of lubrication? Have a qualified mechanic examine any questionable items and repair them without delay. 4. Check your load. Is it secured properly? 1 Visual inspection while approaching the vehicle GCW is the actual combined weight, or Gross Combination Weight (GCW), of your vehicle and its load: vehicle, plus trailer(s), plus cargo. Guidelines for visually inspecting your vehicle. While approaching the vehicle, inspect the general appearance of the vehicle and its surroundings for any signs of needed attention.
See Also Maintenance Schedule on page 131 Weekly Checks on page 25 Daily Checks on page 26 GAWR is the Gross Axle Weight Rating. This is the total weight that one axle is designed to transmit to the ground. You will find this number listed on the driver's door edge. NOTE Weekly Checks If equipped with a three-piece roof fairing, DO NOT DRIVE WITH ROOF FAIRING FOLDED DOWN, since the marker lamps will not be effective in that position. A driver should perform these checks of the vehicle weekly. Load Distribution be sure any load you carry is distributed so that no axle has to support more than its GAWR. Perform these basic inspection steps before operating the vehicle. NOTE 1.
Check the overall appearance and condition. Are windows, mirrors, and lights clean and unobstructed? 2. Check beneath the vehicle. Are there signs of fuel, oil, or water leaks? 3. Check for damaged, loose, or missing parts. Are there parts These checks are in addition to, not in place of, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regula- tions. These regulations may be purchased by writing to: Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Bookstore 710 North Capitol Street N.W. Washington, DC 20402 or ContactCenter@gpo.gov. Be sure that the load on the vehicle is distributed evenly across each axle so that no axle has to support more than its rated GAWR.
In total, the vehicle and its load should not exceed the GAWR for each axle and must not exceed the GCW Y53-6096-1A1 (01/17) 25