DPWH Extends Suspension for Overloading for Freight Forwarders and Truckers

To accommodate the request of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines, the Department of Public Works and Highways has once again extended the suspension of the enforcement of maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW). Freight forwarders and truck owners have been given until January 1, 2017 to adjust to provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations on overloading (IRR) under the Republic Act No. 8794 entitled “An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User’s Charge on Owners of all Types if Motor Vehicle and for other Purposes” which aims to promote motorist safety and prevent early deterioration of roads cause by overloading.

Truck owners and freight forwarders have another five (5) months to conform to the rules on overloading or the maximum allowable GVW. The (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) extended from July 31 to December 31, 2016 the suspension of enforcement of maximum allowable GVW for truck semi-trailer with 3-axles at motor vehicle and 2-axles at trailer for a total of 18 wheels under Code 12-2 and truck semi-trailer with 3-axles at motor vehicle and 3-axles at trailer for a total 22 wheels under Code 12-3. Other truck/trailer codes must follow the latest maximum allowable GVW.

When the suspension is lifted, all trucks/trailers must be fully-compliant to with Codes 12-2 and 12-3 to have maximum allowable GVW of 41,500 and 42,000 kilograms respectively. DPWH and DOTC through the Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforce the anti-overloading law with the installation of 24/7 weighbridge stations and portable weighing machines at strategic locations along national roads, and imposition of penalties on overloading vehicles. Overloaded trucks are fined with 25% of the amount of their motor vehicle user’s charge (MVUC) applicable to the vehicle at the time of infringement.

The maximum allowable gross vehicle weights for each truck/trailer are as follows:

TRUCKS/TRAILERS	DESCRIPTION	MAX. ALLOWABLE GVW (In kgs.)
Code 1-1	Truck with 2 axles (6 wheels)	16,880
Code 1-2	Truck with tandem rear axle 3 axles (10 wheels)	27,250
Code 1-3	Truck with tandem rear axle 4 axles (14 wheels)	29,700
Code 11-1	Truck semi-trailer with 3 axles (10 wheels)	30,380
Code 11-2	Truck semi-trailer with 4 axles (14 wheels)	30,380
Code 12-1	Truck semi-trailer with 4 axles (14 wheels)	30,380
Code 12-2	Truck semi-trailer with 5 axles (18 wheels)	37,800
Code 11-3	Truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (18 wheels)	30,378
Code 11-11	Truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (14 wheels)	30,378
Code 11-12	Truck-trailer with 2 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (18 wheels)	36,900
Code 12-3	Truck-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (22 wheels)	41,000
Code 12 - 11	Truck-trailer with 3 axles At motor vehicle & 2 axles at trailer (18 wheels)	37,800
Code 12-12	Truck-trailer with 3 axles at motor vehicle & 3 axles at trailer (22 wheels)	41,000

The Republic Act No. 8794 that was approved in June 27, 2000 is a consolidation of House Bill No. 6863 and Senate Bill No. 1830. It was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 6, 2000 and April 11, 2000, respectively.

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