Truck info for NYC.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MACK E-6, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Not to step on anybody's toes here--but just to mention a point that has been brought up too many times all over this(and other boards)all of NYC length limits etc...are BS--it is a city money grab--If you play it totally by the book as of about 1957--NYC outlawed all tractor trailers on the island of Manhatten except for 1-5am--that never worked either--and back in the 60's when NY State forced the city to renumber the expressways as Interstates and take federal funding all of the city became legal--since any municipality must allow access off a federal highway to and from YOUR destination point. This is not to say NYC doesn't try their BS on a regular basis--cross the manhatten bridge on the right Morning and the local DOT Gestapo is standing on Canal Street ticket books in hand--BECAUSE they know very few (if any will fight it)--but all it takes is a copy of your B/L sent with the ticket to Manhatten Traffic court--(address is on ticket)--So the point here is don't sweat it go make your drop etc and get out--Once you are over there and see the amount of long hoods pulling 53' trailers--you see what I am talking about.........
    Just my $.02
     
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  3. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    I used to go from Long Island to Jersey without paying a toll, taking the Conduit, Atlantic Avenue, Flatbush Avenue, and up First Avenue to the Willis Avenue Bridge to the GW.

    Someone told me that is no longer allowed, not even at 2am

    Anyone know if that route is actually off limits late at night?
     
  4. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    I think you are missing a couple of parts of that route--and I am guessing you went over the Manhatten bridge to get to first ave?
    Officially speaking it has always been illegal w/53 ft trailer--since you are not gaining access off an Interstate to reach your destination--having said that I do it all the time 2AM-2PM whenever--works fine--mind your p's and q's and don't block the box! LOL--
    And FYI--easier and less risk to follow 278 off flushing ave to 495 east to Van Dam St--to Queens blvd--then use lower roadway 59thst(queensboro Bridge) then up 2d ave--easier-shorter and eliminates and possible UN and foreign consulate hassles........
    Just my $.02
     
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  5. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    yeah, sorry, i missed that connect to the Manhattan bridge

    i was thinking of the 59th St bridge, but couldnt figure out how to get from the bridge to 1st Ave. Make a left down 2nd and go to 57th St and make the left and back to 1st Avenue? or go to third and come back?
     
  6. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Actually it is three(3) lefts-left base of bridge(almost a u-turn)quick left--then left on 3d Ave--back under bridge--and yes there are 3 left turn lanes at base of bridge--and in daytime you need all three-Just remember--and this is VERY IMPORTANT--after 2d-left--back along bridge base in opposite directions--YOU MUST BE IN THE MIDDLE LANE--there is an arched pedestrian bridge that is under 13ft on both ends but about 15 down the middle--then just make the next left from middle lane--then as you run north on 3d--1st and 2d just kind run together before you get to 178birdge-then onto Deegan up the carosel and away we go--LOL
     
  7. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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  8. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    Now that was an educational post !

    I happen to love the place myself .... and the bigger the over size load behind me, the better !

    CNN broadcasts from "armpitts" hourly. As of this date, they have names like Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, etc etc.

    Just my 2 cents.
     
  9. inktoxicated

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    gwb bridge partrol is cracking down hard on truckers blowing thru ez pass without liscnse plates.
     
  10. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    i avoid the GW like the plague, Beacon Bridge is much better
     
  11. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    these "armpits" as you refer to them, have innocent people who are as justifiably living on God's green earth as you and have pro's and con's about their lives, just like you
     
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