Distributing cargo on the truck is an extremely important factor in ensuring the safety of the product, equipment and people. The Brazilian Traffic Code states that no vehicle may travel at a Gross Gross Weight greater than that fixed by the manufacturer, nor exceed the maximum traction capacity of the tractor unit. It is important to analyze that the type of equipment to be used also decreases the capacity of the truck. The scrutiny in the balances scattered on the roads of Brazil aim to supervise to ensure compliance with the law. Knowing and correctly distributing the load on the axles of the transport equipment guarantees safety and avoids fines and surcharges for conditions outside the weight limits.

How to distribute the load on the truck is one of the most important factors in maintaining the integrity of the equipment, the load, the roads and all the people involved.

In the distribution of the load by weight it is necessary to analyze the capacity of each equipment. Each truck model has a number of axles, and light vehicles with a capacity of up to 6,000 kg have 2 axles, up to 14,000 kg 3 axles, and the trucks with a capacity of 24 and 30 tons 5 and six axles respectively. The axles are the reference for the distribution of the weight of the load on the truck. It is necessary to align the heavier part of the load always in the middle of the vehicle and evenly distribute the rest of the load. It is not necessary to start charging for the percent, of course, but to be aware of the size of the load and make distribution on the body. This creates a point of gravity and stability for when the truck is in motion. The most important is not to overload any of the axles of the truck but to evenly distribute the weight.
The weight concentration at the front of the truck destabilizes the rear by laughing at the vehicle’s motion. The lack of weight distribution compromises the life of the vehicle and especially the tires, springs and tarpaulins that are the first to suffer wear. Knowing the type of equipment to be used and how to distribute the load is what brings safety and ensures compliance with the law.