Hotshot rig over 65ft

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Titan trans, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. Titan trans

    Titan trans Bobtail Member

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    Thank you flatbedcarrier that is exactly the type of information I was looking for .very helpfull advice.i was wondering why I was seeing these rigs on the interstate with the box on them .it makes sence now .i will pick up that atlas today .i do know about the bridge law to .thanks again for the advice
     
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  3. Titan trans

    Titan trans Bobtail Member

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    One more ? If I take the box off and it's a tractor trailer unit am I still subject to the 40 ft bridge law"
     
  4. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    Correct. The 40' Bridge law still applies.

    There's a ton of stuff you need to know. You always want to check the restricted routes in that motor carrier atlas before accepting a load, or taking a short cut to get where you need to go. Yeah it can be time consuming but it can save your bacon. For instance, in California there's roads that have a 45' trailer length limit on top of Bridge and overall length law. We just stay off those roads. North of Willits on hwy 101, and East of Hwy 99 when you're south of Sacramento, East of hwy 70, and I-5 when you're north of Saramento is where many of these restrictions come in to play. Hwy 152 from Gilroy over to the Coast is another one. If you get caught in these areas over these length limits the fines and tow bill to get you back out of there can be staggering. Had a buddy get caught up in Eureka 15 years ago, he was over the limit and it cost him $2,700.00 for the tow bill, and ticket combined.

    Glad I could help clear it up.
     
  5. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    Most guys leave their truck beds on and have the trailers built to work with them because of two reasons. They use their trucks for personal use and need the truck bed. And in California with a stock pickup bed they able to bypass the truck scales because of the sign on the exit ramp that says No Pickups.
     
  6. Titan trans

    Titan trans Bobtail Member

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    Thanks again for the info .i just hooked the trailer back up to take some more measurements.looks like cutting down the neck of the trailer is gonna be the way to go for me .ill have enough clearness at the pivot point.think it would be a lot easier than taking it off the back cause I have three ramps I'd have to contend with witch wouldn't fit if I whacked a foot off .the neck is diffinatly the way to go I'm thinking .i have a good fab guy.the bridge law won't effect me either way as I am only 37 ft.with I would have research a little more before buying it or that the trailer company's would make these trailers to work for a varity of applications .beds suppose to be 40 ft its40 ft 8 inches and the neck suppose to be 8 ft and it 8 ft 4.5 inches.theres my ft.thanks a lot big text.but I guess it's my fault for jumping the gun and not doing my research and putting a tape to it.wont happen again
     
  7. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    Sounds like you're on the right track now. Before you have it cut, make sure you can turn without any issues at the new length. It's pretty easy to check it before cutting.

    Very few dealerships, and even GN trailer mfgrs that I've talked to over the years knew anything about these laws we have to deal with. If you have anymore questions feel free ask. I try to check in here every other day. Good Luck out there.
     
  8. LGarrison

    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    Right on the money
     
  9. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    Would you consider this a truck-trailer combination or tractor-trailer combination? This combination has a load-carrying "bed" forward of the stinger, and commonly exceeds 65ft in overall length. Would a truck-mounted vehicle ramp be considered a bed for purposes of length limits?
     
  10. JChors

    JChors Medium Load Member

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    It was bugging the 'ell out of me, so I contacted my CHP buddy in Blythe. He says car carrier is a truck-trailer combination because it is capable of carrying anything on a "modified cargo hold behind the cab". It is also exempt from the 65ft limit because it is designed for the purpose of transporting autos. It may also transport camper units and boats, and be exempt from the 65ft limit. This also applies to trailers without an upper deck (flatbeds, lowboys etc.)
     
  11. Nedrudt

    Nedrudt Light Load Member

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    Does that sort of apply to the guys with the 100 some inch sleepers?
     
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