| Tractor (Truck) | | |
| – Standard Sleeper Cab | 18,000 – 20,000 | Depending on model and features |
| – Day Cab | 16,000 – 18,000 | No sleeping area |
| Trailer | | |
| – Dry Van Trailer | 10,000 – 15,000 | Standard enclosed trailer |
| – Refrigerated Trailer | 12,000 – 15,000 | Includes refrigeration unit |
| – Flatbed Trailer | 10,000 – 12,000 | Open trailer for versatile cargo |
| – Tanker Trailer | 10,000 – 12,000 | For liquids, depends on material |
| – Car Carrier Trailer | 15,000 – 20,000 | Double-deck design |
| Cargo | | |
| – General Freight | Varies | Usually 20,000 – 45,000 lbs |
| – Full Load (Max Weight) | 45,000 – 50,000 | Legal max for most US highways (gross weight) |
| – Partial Load | Varies | Less than a full load |
| Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | | |
| – Legal Max Weight | 80,000 | Total weight of truck, trailer, and cargo |
| Special Configurations | | |
| – Heavy Haul (Special Permits) | 100,000 – 160,000 | For oversize/overweight loads, varies by state |