Medium commercial vehicle. This classification covers trucks and transport vehicles that fall between light-duty vans and heavy articulated lorries. They typically have a gross vehicle weight rating between 3.5 and 15 tons. Shops servicing these vehicles need heavy-duty lifts and often deal with air brakes and robust diesel powertrains.
We need to order a new set of steer tires for the MCV fleet before their next inspection cycle.
Related terms
Heavy vehicle
A large commercial truck or bus designed to carry extreme loads or numerous passengers.
Light vehicle
A passenger car or small commercial truck falling below a specific gross vehicle weight rating.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the absolute maximum safe operating weight of a vehicle.
Diesel
To continue running after the ignition is turned off.