Actually like RV's you will never see an empty truck load it with family and go across the scales. Subtract that from the GVWR posted on the drivers door post. As an example, my truck GVWR is 11,500 and scaled ready to go weight is 8000. So I have 3500 pounds of cargo carrying capacity. Other truck brands may list a higher GVWR, but usually weigh more to begin with, so their net CCC is usually within a couple hundred pounds of other brands.