What are portion tags for truck drivers?

Answer by  salsafoodie (3146)

Portion tags are used to identify the type of load that the truck drivers are carrying in order to help in case of emergency of the truck. The truckers usually get them with the load they are carrying.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Portion tags are tags that show how much weight is allowed to be taken in 18-wheelers. If the driver exceeds the weight allowed, a trucker can be fined.

Answer by  RB14 (6)

It is actually apportioned tags and it refers to licensing the vehicle in multiple states (and Canadian provinces) by applying in just the one state, the base state.

Answer by  ew92 (11)

These are tags that allow truck drivers to drive in different states. They are issued by the department of transportation and help determine fuel tax.

Answer by  Roseo7 (5)

Portion tags are tags that help others, such as emergency vehicles and receivers of the load, identity what the driver is carrying on his vehicle.

Answer by  inginok1 (4)

Seeing portion control tags for years made me curious, So I called a company and asked.It has to do with weight, and paying your fees in different states.

Answer by  ammnivarghese (262)

For truck Drivers, first of all, they should have their own driving Licence. Secondly, they must declare, the item, what they are carrying. If it is some, explosive items, gas cylinders etc. ,a tag should be shown well visible to know what is the load going infront of you, or coming behind.