Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 11.04.11.03 - Determination of an Indivisible LoadA 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; andB. 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)