Understanding truck specifications is crucial for every driver. Knowing the meaning of each specification not only helps maximize vehicle performance but also ensures operational safety. This article provides a detailed guide on truck specs, how to read them, and related regulations.
Truck Specifications: Symbols and Key Information
Truck specifications, often displayed on door logos, provide essential information, including:
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): The maximum permissible weight of the vehicle when loaded with cargo and passengers.
- Payload Capacity: The maximum weight of cargo the vehicle is allowed to carry.
- Passenger Capacity: The number of people allowed to be carried in the vehicle.
- Owner Information: Name, address, and phone number of the transportation company.
Truck specification sticker on a truck door
Image illustrating specification sticker on a truck door
This information helps drivers easily determine the permissible load, preventing overloading, ensuring traffic safety, and complying with regulations.
Regulations for Displaying Truck Specifications
According to the Ministry of Transport regulations, displaying truck specifications is mandatory. Circular No. 63/2014/TT-BGTVT details the regulations for posting information on truck doors.
Regulations for displaying truck specifications on trucks
Image illustrating regulations for displaying specifications on a truck door
Specifically, the logo on the truck door must include:
- Transportation company name and logo (if any).
- Contact phone number.
- Kerb Weight (Unladen Weight): The weight of the vehicle without cargo.
- Permissible Payload: The weight of goods allowed to be transported.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum permissible total weight for traffic participation. This specification is also recorded in the Vehicle Registration Certificate.
Compliance with these regulations helps authorities easily control vehicle weight, ensure traffic safety, and handle violations.
Guide to Reading Truck Specifications on the Door
To understand truck specifications on the door, it’s necessary to grasp the meaning of each symbol:
- 3N: Maximum number of people allowed (3 people).
- Weight Specifications: Expressed in kg, arranged from top to bottom in the order of: Payload Capacity, Kerb Weight, and Gross Vehicle Weight.
- Transportation Company Name: Accompanied by a logo (if any).
How to read truck specifications on a truck door
Image illustrating how to read specification sticker on a truck door
Penalties for Incorrect Truck Specification Display
Displaying incorrect or failing to display truck specifications will result in penalties according to regulations.
Penalties for incorrect truck specification display on trucks
Image illustrating penalties for incorrect specification display on a truck door
Specific penalties depend on the violating party:
- Individuals: VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000.
- Transportation business organizations: VND 2,000,000 to VND 4,000,000.
Conclusion
Understanding truck specifications is extremely important for drivers. It not only ensures traffic safety but also avoids troubles related to regulatory violations. Always comply with regulations regarding specification display and carry cargo within the allowed weight limits to ensure safety for yourself and the community.
