Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:

Commercial vehicle weight, securement of cargo, covering of loads, and where large vehicles can be driven are all regulated by federal, state, and local laws. These vary from place to place, so you must be aware of the rules that apply where you will be driving. State laws in the state in which you are driving take precedence.

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