Vehicle Loading - Peterbilt 348 2017 Operator's Manual

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WARNING!
The use of alcohol, drugs, and cer-
tain medications will seriously im-
pair perception, reactions, and driv-
ing ability. These circumstances can
substantially increase the risk of an
accident. Failure to comply may re-
sult in death, personal injury, equip-
ment or property damage.
Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your
reflexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious or even fatal accident, if you
drive after drinking. Please do not
drink and drive or ride with a driver
who has been drinking.
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WARNING!
Do not text and drive. Your reac-
tion time, perceptions and judgment
can be affected while texting or us-
ing any other form of mobile mes-
saging while driving. Failure to com-
ply may result in death, personal in-
jury, equipment or property damage.
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Vehicle Loading

Compare your vehicle's load capacity
with the total load you are carrying. If
adjustments need to be made, make
them, do not drive an overloaded
vehicle. If you are overloaded or your
load has shifted, your vehicle may be
unsafe to drive.
WARNING!
Do not exceed the specified load rat-
ing. Overloading can result in loss
of vehicle control, either by causing
component failures or by affecting
vehicle handling. Exceeding load
ratings can also shorten the service
life of the vehicle. Failure to comply
may result in death or personal in-
jury.
The gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR), or the maximum front
and rear gross axle weight ratings
(GAWRs) are determined by the
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