Reg 4008-2025

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The document outlines the requirements for registered owners or lessees of commercial motor vehicles in California that operate at a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW) of 10,001 lbs. or more. It details the declaration process for reporting vehicle weights, associated fees based on weight ranges, and penalties for operating above the declared weight. The document includes sections for owner information, definitions of GVW and CGW, a fee schedule, vehicle information declaration, and certification of the provided information.

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What does unladen G CGW mean?

Declared Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW): The total unladen weight of the combination of vehicles plus the heaviest load that will be transported by that combination of vehicles. (Vehicles that pull another vehicle.) A. REGISTERED OWNER OR LESSEE INFORMATION.

Why am I being charged a weight fee in California?

Weight fees are collected on commercial vehicles in addition to the other fees due for registration. See Appendix 1F. Weight fees for vehicles operated under 10,001 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) and for pickups are determined by the number of axles and unladen weight.

How to legally decrease GVWR on truck?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not have any regulations or provisions for recertifying a vehicle and, therefore, may not recognize any GVWR changes. However, companies that re-rate the GVWR of a used vehicle may face serious liability concerns.

What is reg 4008?

REG 4008, Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW)

Can you legally increase your GVWR?

Guidance: Yes. The motor carriers intent to increase the weight rating is shown by the structural modifications. When the vehicle is used to perform functions normally performed by a vehicle with a higher GVWR, 390.33 allows an enforcement officer to treat the actual gross weight as the GVWR of the modified vehicle.

Can you register a 33k truck to 26k?

--No truck, truck tractor or trailer shall be registered at less than the total of the weight of the unladen vehicle, the maximum weight of the proposed load, the equivalent weight of the fuel capacity, 150 pounds times the seating capacity, and the weight of any permanently or temporarily attached appurtenances.

Can the GVW of a truck be changed?

Answer: Yes, you can certify the vehicle. The GVWR and GAWRs provided by the incomplete vehicle manufacturer can be changed by a final-stage manufacturer or alterer. However, if the ratings are changed, there must be some analysis, testing or documentation to back-up the re-rating.

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