79,840 and only an 1/8 of a tank!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PeteDucati, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    You'll be fine. I've done it a few times from FL up to OH and such. It sucks sure, and you have to pay more attention. I'd start opening up snowbird trunks before you load them back down in the fall. Obviously one or two of them has mistaken you for a freight hauler.
     
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  3. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Geeze man, just go around the scales. You won't be the first and certainly won't be the last. Why mess with it?
     
  4. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Going around the scales with an auto hauler is a sure way to get damaged vehicles if you are not dead certain what is on that road.

    Flatbed or van, sure, carhauler, no way.

    Stan
     
  5. PeteDucati

    PeteDucati Bobtail Member

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    I'll be unloading tonight. I've got one more splash and then. Full fuel after the Maryland coop. My drives would be over 34k with full tanks.. but I would've slid a few decks to fix that. Trailer only 33320.
     
  6. dirtyjerz

    dirtyjerz glowing beard pouty kid

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    Dont forget the scale on 295 on jersey between exits 2 and 4. And dot cops will hang out sometimes on 130 watching for the scale dodgers.
     
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  7. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Well if you drive on an old wagon trail your correct, but there are always state routes you can take. Nothing special about a car hauler.
     
  8. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Let me get this straight, your profile says student on the couch right?
     
  9. PeteDucati

    PeteDucati Bobtail Member

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    Maybe he means low trees.. but I don't in around packer. That's the drama i'm trying to avoid.
     
  10. kwswan

    kwswan Road Train Member

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    Don't you understand that he is being a little sarcastic with his profile?
     
  11. freedhardwoods

    freedhardwoods Light Load Member

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    That formula looks impressive. All I know is, I have CAT scaled two different times before and after putting on 100 gallons. I gained 700 lbs one time and 720 lbs the other.
     
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