How to Calculate Truck Payload
GVW minus tare weight equals your legal payload. Get the formula right — once per load, before the truck leaves the dock.
EU max GVW (5-axle)
40,000 kg
US max GVW (5-axle)
80,000 lbs
Typical EU tare
~16,000 kg
Typical EU payload
~24,000 kg
Payload Calculator
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How to calculate truck payload in 6 steps
Follow this sequence every time you plan a load.
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GVW and payload limits at a glance
Federal/directive-level limits. Individual roads and seasonal restrictions can be lower.
EU 5-axle GVW
40,000 kg
44,000 kg intermodal
US 5-axle GVW
80,000 lbs
36,287 kg federal
Typical EU payload
~24,000 kg
Varies with tare
Typical US payload
~50,500 lbs
~22,900 kg net
EU intermodal bonus
+4,000 kg
Seasonal restrictions
80–90% of limits
Overweight fines
€500 – €10,000+
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