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Need help with a DOT regulation.

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by mackzar, Apr 30, 2016.

  1. Apr 30, 2016 #1
    mackzar

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    Greetings,


    Need help with a DOT regulation.


    I currently am operating a tri axle trailer. I lost a wheel bearing yesterday that destroyed the spindle.

    I am being told that I am legal to remove the tires and chain up the damaged axle and still operate until I can get back home to repair it? I know not to exceed the remaining two axles weight limits.


    Sure would appreciate the actual DOT regulation stating that I can do this because one DOT officer will tell me I can and the next will tell me I can’t.


    Thanks for any help.


    Dale
     
    mackzar, Apr 30, 2016
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  3. Apr 30, 2016 #2
    Superhauler

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    Let me get this straight, you want to haul freight like that? Two words, HELL NO! to limp off the hwy to a shop, yes.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2016 #3
    haulhand

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    What's the difference in chaining one up and hauling freight with a tridem with a rear lift??

    OP what axle did you lose the bearing on??
     
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    flood Thanks this.
  5. Apr 30, 2016 #4
    Alaska76

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    I see nothing wrong with doing as you say while staying within the limits of the remaining axles, EXCEPT; since you lost one bearing and axle, who is to say the others are not going fail in the immediate future without an inspection to insure their integrity?

    I would be getting it repaired and the remaining axles inspected, ASAP!
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2016 #5
    Superhauler

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    My mistake, did not see the triaxle part. As long as it is fully chained up and doesn't have the air supply to the bags I don't see an issue, but it also depends on the dot officers that want to mess with you also. Running around with the wheels off and chained up throws a big red flag around.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2016 #6
    haulhand

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    I agree with that but it's not inherently illegal. Although it gives them a thought to inspect the rest of the vehicle.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2016 #7
    flood

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    see it all the time at some of the auto plants
    loads don't weigh much so they just chain up 1 axel
     
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