Md. Code Regs. 11.04.11.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 11.04.11.03 - Determination of an Indivisible Load

A truck tractor-semitrailer combination of vehicles carrying manifested international freight as the only load of the vehicle in a sealed, seagoing container on a semitrailer is deemed to be carrying an indivisible load if:

A. The vehicle does not exceed the following maximum gross vehicle weight or axle weight limits:

(1) 22,400 pounds on a single axle;

(2) 44,000 pounds on 2 consecutive axles at least 4 feet apart; or

(3) 90,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; and

B. The maximum allowable gross weight limit is 80,000 pounds for a 20-foot container loaded on a 20-foot intermodal chassis, 90,000 pounds for a 20-foot container loaded on a 40-foot or longer intermodal chassis, and 90,000 pounds for a 40-foot container, provided that the:

(1) Vehicle is being operated only on the routes specified under Regulation .04 of this chapter, and other routes approved by the Unit and described in the permit;

(2) Vehicle is being operated in compliance with the permit issued under these regulations; and

(3) Original permit issued to the appropriate permittee is being carried in the vehicle.

Md. Code Regs. 11.04.11.03

Regulations .03 adopted as emergency provision effective September 24, 1986 (13:21 Md. R. 2312); adopted permanently effective December 15, 1986 (13:25 Md. R. 2662)
Regulation .03 amended effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 479)