Hello all,
Need your help please.
My driver gets pulled over today by the DOT sheriff driving from Texas to Louisiana delivery a load.
The sheriff stops him and gives him a warning stating my truck (2020 3500 Dully) and trailer (Big Tex 40ft goosneck) exceeds the 65ft total length.
He measured 66ft, so I was received a warning because I was 1 ft over the state limit.
Is there anyway I can reduce the length so I am within 65ft limits?
Thank you so much.
My truck and trailer is too Long per DOT
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by trucker_lady80, Sep 8, 2020.
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Was your truck on a length restricted route by chance?
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You cannot adjust the gooseneck that I'm aware of without re-positioning it. Drill new holes etc. Is he carrying cars ? For now, stay on Interstate roads which are legal. And also, he probably won't get stopped for quite awhile for the same violation. That cop has a pretty good eye to suspect him being over length by a ft.
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No, I was not on a length restricted route.
How can I check length restricted route before I book the load and start driving?
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no he is not carry cars, just regular pipes, etc.
TxDMV.GOV - Texas Size / Weight Limits
After some research, I am not following the law
So if I am driving the interstate hwy, I am ok to drive longer than 65.
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trucker_lady80 Thanks this.
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This can get a little fuzzy. Your length limit is good on any interstate hwy. But when you get on "state routes" or county roads, it can be a different beast. Also, road restrictions can be brought by the local county (weight limit, length limit, hours of operation etc) Weight because of minimal road surface or frost heave in the winter months. Or length because of some tight turns or switchback roads where the truck will collide with 4 wheelers in a tight turn. I'm sure you've seen signs saying "truck route 9am-6pm" . Parking is another problem, especially when there are no signs but the rule is on the books. I've been told to move or get a ticket, but there were no signs posted. Or how about when AFTER you've made your turn there's a sign stating "NO TRUCKS".
Sirscrapntruckalot, Studebaker Hawk and Lonesome Thank this. -
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If using a car gps, it will put the vehicle on routes that are not suitable for commercial traffic. Commercial GPS's and car GPS's are two different beasts.
Good luck
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