FCC--Fremont Contract Carriers

Well said... totally agree!!!

And I didn’t even think about the broker issue... I “know“ that I was on one broker load... ONE... and the only reason I know that was part of the note said “call broker if issues” but it went smoothly so no worries there.

yes, I know I have been on other broker loads but yes, they DO go just as smoothly as our regular freight. Thanks for bringing that tidbit to my attention.

great summary of the company!!!

{looking forward to the 40th... is Truck parking available for 15 Big Red Truck’s?}

 

I know you are incapable of ever being wrong, but read what I said. I said state also.
There are 3 criteria for axle ratings.
1. Route (what state, and what roads in the state)
2. Tire rating.
3. Axle rating.

It's the lesser of the three. 12k is only true if one of those three happen to be 12k. In his case we now know 3 is fine, 2 is fine unless he has some weird tire on so that leaves 1 which I mentioned.

Here is a compilation of all the axle ratings per state....
Compilation of Existing State Truck Size and Weight Limit Laws - Appendix A: State Truck Size and Weight Laws - FHWA Freight Management and Operations

 

Correct, and yes that's a 'common' rating.
In my experience the common ratings are 12k, 12,350, and 13,200, There are of course others, just rarer.
Also, if you look at the steer tire weight rating, a common on is 6,175lbs, which doubled is 12,350 so there is little reason to go higher.

 

That's a great point, Silverdriver. I do quite a few broker loads too and they don't bother. I think I have only one broker call me directly, and it wasn't a bother. They were nice and I treated them nice. They don't hassle me like others have in the past. Broker loads are a necessary evil. If nothing else, to get back into a freight lane. I no longer fear these loads. Picked up a broker load from West Point VA to Coon Rapids MN on Monday evening. Was there 5 hours due to long line at the shipper. Will drop tomorrow morning. Will get a new load tomorrow.

 

Mine has a 13,500 steer axle run a 16 ply tire. Bobtail full of fuel 400 gallons this heavy star car is 12,900 on steer axle.

But yeah doubt the axles on company trucks are rated for little more than 12k.

 

Ok... I’m rolling with basic newbie questions...

And as a general PSA for all...
{the more you know; CBS Cares}

Just saw a sign reminding drivers that as of 10/01 Chain Season is upon us (CO was 09/01) and to make sure we have the required chains on the Trucks. Ok, no problem.

But they mentioned if O/O needed chains for FCC Trailers, to call.

Now this steering wheel holder got his CDL in South Florida... the lesson in hands on chaining was a joke and ended up in nothing more than a gab session about everything BUT chaining... I don’t think he even had a set of chains to lay hands on... LOL ... and my prior company had the policy of “if it requires chains, shut down”... and “required chains“ may not have even been a full set... lol...

so ya, guess I AM a newbie on this topic... LOL

I knew we had to at least carry a full set of chains for the Truck, not required by law to actually use them but had to carry them, but I honestly think this is the first I've heard of carrying chains for the trailers. (If true, I’m embarrassed)

In the rear box between the frame, there seems to be maybe three bags of chains, I’ll look in the morning... is that the full compliment of chains required to be carried? And are those for both the Truck and Trailers?

This just blows my mind thinking how have I not heard this before...

(or yes, just getting old... totally possible)

 

So what good are chains on non drive tires? They aren’t giving you any grip to move forward.


What are Auto Socks?

 

Great, got this all screwed up.