FMCSAFinal Rule
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Tire Load Markings
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Summary
This regulation requires trucks and commercial vehicles to have clear markings on their tires showing the maximum weight they can safely carry. These markings help ensure that vehicles aren't overloaded, which protects drivers, passengers, and other people on the road from accidents caused by tire failure.
Key Points
- 1Tire manufacturers must clearly mark the maximum safe weight capacity on all tires used in commercial trucking
- 2Truck operators and fleet managers need to check these markings to ensure their vehicles aren't carrying more weight than the tires can handle
- 3Overloaded tires can overheat, blowout, and cause serious accidents, so these markings help prevent dangerous crashes
- 4The rule applies to all commercial trucks and buses regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- 5Companies that fail to follow this requirement could face fines and penalties
Key Dates
Published
February 19, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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