Simulate tile consignment box loads across 6-Wheeler, 10-Wheeler Taurus, 16-Wheeler, 22-Wheeler Trailers, and 20ft/40ft Export Containers. Calculate landed freight per box & sq.ft, prevent RTO checkpost penalties, and print instant Driver Weighbridge Passes.
Plan full truck loads (FTL), avoid RTO checkpost overload fines under MV Act Sec 194, compute landed freight per box & sq.ft, and print driver transit passes.
Chassis: 10-Wheeler (Taurus 6x2/6x4) · Rated Capacity: 21 MT
630
20.27 MT
(20,270 kg)10,730 sq.ft
996.8 sqm20 Pallets
97%
Limit: 21 MTConfigure sizes, formats, box counts, and weights to simulate mixed truck dispatch.
Ceramic tile manufacturing hubs dispatch over 10,000 commercial vehicles daily across India and to sea ports. Understanding GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) rules prevents state checkpost penalties and ensures smooth transit.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) revised commercial axle load limits to increase legal carrying capacity by 20-25%.
| Vehicle Configuration | Axle Layout | Max GVW / Passing | Typical Unladen Tare | Legal Ceramic Payload | Approx 600x1200 Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Wheeler (Eicher / 1109) | 4x2 (Single steer + Single drive) | 13.0 MT | ~4.5 MT | 8.5 MT | ~290 Boxes |
| 10-Wheeler (Taurus) | 6x2 / 6x4 (Front steer + Tandem bogie) | 28.0 MT | ~7.0 MT | 21.0 MT | ~700 to 720 Boxes |
| 12-Wheeler (Heavy Taurus) | 8x2 (Twin steer + Tandem drive) | 35.0 MT | ~9.0 MT | 26.0 MT | ~890 Boxes |
| 14-Wheeler Multi-Axle | 10x2 (Twin steer + Lift axle + Tandem) | 42.0 MT | ~11.0 MT | 31.0 MT | ~1,060 Boxes |
| 16-Wheeler Multi-Axle | 10x2 Heavy (Twin steer + Twin tandem) | 47.5 MT | ~12.5 MT | 35.0 MT | ~1,200 Boxes |
| 22-Wheeler Articulated Trailer | 3-Axle Tractor + 3-Axle Semi-Trailer | 55.0 MT | ~13.0 MT | 42.0 MT | ~1,440 Boxes |
| 20ft FCL Export Sea Container | Shipping Line Heavy Rating (Mundra/Kandla) | 30.48 MT | ~2.3 MT (Tare) | 28.0 MT Max | ~960 Boxes (FCL) |
Checkpost weighbridges levy a statutory penalty of ₹20,000 base fine plus ₹2,000 for each excess metric ton. Additionally, drivers may be compelled to offload the excess cargo at the weighbridge.
Export and premium slab shipments require fumigated wooden pallets. A standard wooden pallet weighs between 20 to 25 kg. For 20 pallets, that adds 440 to 500 kg to gross weighbridge weight.
Ceramic tile dealers evaluate purchasing quotes by calculating (Factory Ex-Mill Rate) + (Freight per Box) + (Tolls & Loading Hamali per Box) + (Local GST).
A standard 10-wheeler (Taurus) has a legal payload capacity of 21 Metric Tons (21,000 kg). With 600x1200 mm GVT tiles weighing approximately 29.0 kg per box (2 pieces/box), a 10-wheeler holds 700 to 720 boxes (approx. 10,850 to 11,160 sq.ft).
For sea shipments through Mundra or Kandla ports, 20ft heavy-tested containers have a maximum gross weight rating of 30,480 kg (30.48 MT). Subtracting the container tare of ~2,300 kg leaves a maximum net payload of 28.0 Metric Tons (approx 960 boxes of 600x1200 mm or 515 boxes of 800x1600 mm slabs).
When you create GST sales invoices or delivery challans in ClayBill, our engine automatically computes the gross metric tons in real time based on your selected tile dimensions. It alerts you if a vehicle is underloaded or overloaded and allows 1-click generation of Govt E-Way Bills.
ClayBill automatically calculates gross metric tons for every invoice item, generates Govt E-Way Bills in 1 click, and produces Gate Passes for truck drivers.
Start 14-Day Free Trial