Gross Vehicle Weight

• When calculating the maximum weight a truck can carry, you need to take the gross weight of the vehicle into consideration. The maximum weight the vehicle can carry is stated on a sticker on the door jamb or in the glove box. Subtract the weight of the vehicle from the maximum weight allowed to calculate how much the truck can carry. For example, if the gross vehicle weight is 3,000 lbs. and the vehicle weighs 1,500 lbs., the maximum payload is 1,500 lbs.
  
  

Tires and Wheels

• The type of tires and wheels on a vehicle can change the hauling weight capacity. The width and the size of the tires and the number of bolts on the wheels need to be considered when calculating the maximum payload.
  
  

Safety Precautions

• Do not carry more than the maximum weight allowed for your three-quarter ton pickup. An excessive payload can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and also damage the vehicle's frame and suspension.