Kingpin weight regulations are distinct from axle load rules: where axle regulations cap the total weight borne by each axle, kingpin weight regulations govern the vertical load that a trailer transfers at its kingpin to the tractor's fifth wheel.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingpin_(trailer)
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