Flatbed to Alaska

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by 4way, Oct 24, 2014.

  1. 4way

    4way Bobtail Member

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    Will I have any problems going through Canada to Alaska with a 53' drop deck California legal?
     
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  3. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Are you a felon or had a dui. If not than should be ok.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Are spread axle drop decks legal in Canada?
    A long time ago got a big ticket for entering Canada heading to Burnaby with a spread axle drop deck. The clown told me the spread axle isn't legal.
    Maybe it is now though; I don't know.
     
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  5. walterjacobo15

    walterjacobo15 Light Load Member

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    WB 244" or less, and not more than 75' long tractor and trailer combined (nose of tractor to tail of trailer).
    10' spreads are allowed in BC, but ONLY if the sum of both axle DOES NOT exceed 20k Lbs.
    Double check this info. My junk is from 2002. It might be different now. GL!
     
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  6. kewphotog

    kewphotog Light Load Member

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    Make sure you have no guns, not even a bullett. If you do your can be confiscated and you'll be serving time....
     
  7. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    I would think by his California legal statement , he can slide his spread together . just a wild guess though.
     
  8. macmanboomer

    macmanboomer Light Load Member

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    The above statement about only having 20k on a 10 ft spread is accurate in SOME provinces. I believe they also regulate the distance from the king pin to the axle distance a little different.

    I am certainly no expert, but I do know that the laws are different in each of the Canadian provinces.

    Best thing is to figure out your route & check with the provinces you'll be going through.
     
  9. KenworthGuyNH

    KenworthGuyNH Road Train Member

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    Sounds that way to me also!

    Look up Winchester Magnum and Skate-board on here. They both have recent experience running up there.
     
  10. walterjacobo15

    walterjacobo15 Light Load Member

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    California legal means 40' kingpin setting (kingpin to center of trailer axle's). Different manufacturers come about this setting by different means... Max Kingpin for BC is 41'.
     
  11. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    If it's a spread, you can't have more than 20,000 pounds total on the trailer, that's 10k each axle. You should be OK with up to 272" (with permit) wheelbase if you're cali legal, as long as you are under 75' in total length. Do you have the proper licensing for BC?
     
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