How many pounds can a tractor trailer hold?

A dry van can typically hold up to 44,000lbs. depending on the exact weight of the trailer itself. Rest a sure if you go over the gross over 80,000lbs you will be ticketed $1 a pound. Also you got to deal with three axles. Steer, Rear, and Trailer Axles, 12,000,34,000,34,000. If you go over that on the axles you will also be ticketed $1 a pound by the DOT if caught.