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overhang on trailer

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by wedge542, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Jan 22, 2015 #1
    wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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    If you got a trailer 96 wide and have something say 100 wide are you in need of a permit or it ok up to the legal 8.5
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2015 #2
    The Admiral

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    You are OK!
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2015 #3
    crzyjarmans

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    Depends on state, contact each state you'll be traveling through, give them the exact dimension, they will tell you if permits are required
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2015 #4
    G/MAN

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    It isn't the width of the trailer, but total width. As long as you are no wider than 102" then you should not have a problem, even if your trailer is only 96" wide.
     
    G/MAN, Jan 22, 2015
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  7. Jan 22, 2015 #5
    Allow Me.

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    ^^^^^^ Correct.
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2015 #6
    wedge542

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    thanks, i come across the s c and ga scales no prob, hanging off trailer 4 inches but was more worried about ms and la scales,heading to houston.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2015 #7
    snowwy

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    worse case scenario, you'll get stopped, measured, and sent on your way.

    colorado did that to me.
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2015 #8
    Ken Worth

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    Worst case scenario.......the forklift operator won't know the difference between your 8 wide trailer and my 102" and he'll load mine that way.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2015 #9
    johndeere4020

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    Be careful on a 96" trailer if what you are hauling is close to the 102" legal width. If its crooked I've had the DOT measure all 4 points of the load and add the 2 biggest numbers from each together and was over 102". Steel plates and crane boom will get you if your not careful.
     
    johndeere4020, Jan 25, 2015
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