As anyone who's ever been stuck behind a truck on the highway knows, they can be pretty cumbersome. But what you may not know is that, according to a recent axle load survey in NSW, the majority of trucks are illegally overloaded, putting the safety of other road users at risk. The results of the survey have prompted the government to call for stricter enforcement of weight limits, as well as for truck drivers to take more care when loading their vehicles.

The primary purpose of axle loads for truck surveys is to collect preliminary information regarding the range of heavy axle loads traversing the nation's main highways. Axle load surveys are conducted at selected highway locations to generate axle load data, including axle weights and spacing, vehicle type, number of axles and speed. The data collected from axle load surveys are used to assess the impact of axle loads on pavement performance, as well as to identify trends in axle loading. This information is used by highway authorities to inform future investment decisions in relation to the maintenance and upgrade of highways.

The axle load survey was conducted by government officials in NSW and involved measuring a wide range of trucks on local roads and highways. The results showed that the majority of trucks were violating axle weight regulations, with some trucks carrying as much as 20% more weight than they were supposed to. This is a serious safety concern, as overloaded trucks are more likely to lose control and cause accidents.

The results of the axle load survey have prompted the government to call for stricter enforcement of weight limits. This means that truck drivers who are caught violating the axle weight regulations will be subject to more fines and penalties. Additionally, the government is also calling for truck drivers to take more care when loading their vehicles, in order to avoid overloads.