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Today's Terms
Cargo Weight
Definition:
Combined weight of all loads, gear and supplies on a vehicle.
Container (Shipping Container)
Definition:
Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Definition:
Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle.
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