Chassis Cab and non-CDL

All I have seen is under 26,000 gross, under axle weight based on tire ratings and under 65 feet long, you are fine.

I've not seen or heard dot checking the data plate for being overweight on axles. Always by the tire weight rating.

Not saying they couldn't, just never seen or heard it.

 

You see where that sticker says "the weight of cargo shall never exceed". Over there on the right side..?

That is where you can get into trouble with de-rating. The sticker will be below what the trailer can handle axle, let alone any weight transferred to the truck/tractor. I had a "smarter" state trooper in NY compare the weights listed on the BOL's of a couple of partials I had on deck to my sticker like that. I was under, but he said I'd have been shut down for having overloaded equipment..

I follow what your saying. My gooseneck "could" have been rated up to 30k lbs the way it was spec'd. It was rated at 25900lb to avoid the 12% fet tax. It could carry 19,740lb - the tare of 10,260 for 30,000lb. But the decal said not to exceed 15,640lb, because it was de-rated to 25,900lb..

I promptly tore off the sticker that evening, & continued loading it up to about 17k lb with that dodge.. LoL
Maybe the sticker falls off.? Should be fine though..

Now you have, LoL.! Just got to run into the right one..
Also the 65' rule has no bearing on having a CDL A, or not.
Some states allow over 65' with a pickup/flatbed. Best to just remove box/bed if over 65' so legal in all 48 states. Unless running just the few that allow those lenghts..

 

A good dispatch service having long-standing relationships with brokers, shippers, or companies that have direct freight can be invaluable. They are far and few in between. Those that are honest, knowledgeable are usually filled with o/o and have trouble taking on new clients. A broker will call a dispatch before posting the load board. Good luck in finding one. Try to find one on the half of the country you operate in.

 

Good luck to ya bud, I just spent 7 hours on load boards and came out with an empty shipping container paying $1.64/mile, $1.52 after deadhead :/

Not the greatest but it’s getting me home after 2 and 1/2 weeks otr

 

Enjoy time with your family.

 

Lousy MPG with those too as an extra little slap in the face.

 

Man, you ain't joking.

Probably break even at $1.52 lol

 

Hey what's your home 20 if you don't mind me asking.?
West central FL describes pretty much where I'm at too. Palmetto, fl is where I'm based..


Edit: I confused the post a bit. LoL, I thought you was the fella dragging the container home..