{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Axle Weight","description":"Axle weight is the load transferred by a single axle of a vehicle or trailer to the road surface. Transport regulations set maximum limits per axle and per axle group to protect road infrastructure and maintain vehicle stability – limits that vary by country and road category. Exceeding them can result in fines, driving bans, and liability for road damage. For heavy or uneven loads, achieving a compliant axle weight distribution is often more complex than simply staying within the total gross we","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/axle-weight","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T18:57:51.299559","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axle_load","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/axle-weight","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Axle Weight · Axle weight is the load transferred by a single axle of a vehicle or trailer to the road surface. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axle_load"}