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The weight limit for hauling logs on a local highway is 80,000 pounds. A typical log truck weighs 30,000 pounds empty.
Write and solve and equation to find the maximum weight of lumber that the truck can carry and not exceed the weight
limit.
A. 30,000 + 80,000 = x; x = 110,000
B. 30,000 + x = 80,000; x = 50,000
C. 30,000x = 80,000; x = 2.67
D.80,000 - X= 30,000; x = 5,000

Answer 1

Regular Operations

The gross weight of vehicles in regular operations (operating without a special permit) is governed by the State's bridge formula (Computed Gross Weight Table in Ala. Code §32-9-20[a][4][c]). State law allows a 10 percent tolerance for weight enforcement (Ala. Code §32-9-20[a][4][d]). See Exhibit 8 for a summary of Alabama weight provisions under regular operations.

Exhibit 8: Summary of Alabama Truck Weight Limits for Vehicles in Regular Operations

Single Axle 20,000 lbs.

Tandem Axle 34,000 lbs. on Interstate highways 36,000 lbs. on non-Interstate highways

Tridem Axle 42,000 lbs.

Gross Weight 80,000 lbs. on Interstate highways 84,000 lbs. (6 or more axles) on non-Interstate highways

Other 10 percent scale or enforcement tolerance on non-Interstate highways

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