I am new in flatbeds needs some help

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  1. whitestonetrucks

    whitestonetrucks Bobtail Member

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    I am starting flatbed I just bought my trailer with 10'.1" spread how much weight I can pull on my rear axles 20.000 lbs each?
    Is this spread good for 48 states? please advise
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Yes, and yes. So long as your gross is under 80k, and you can keep your drives in the neighbor hood of 32k-33k the rest should be fine. I'm not anxious to put "40,000 lbs" on a spread as I don't want any more weight on them then necessary when making tighter turns but it's good to know that if the expected payload weight is in line and the load is "centered" slightly behind the center of the trailer, you should be able to safely run across any scale without worry.
     
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    whitestonetrucks Bobtail Member

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    Thank you! can we run in California with 10.1 spread.is there any requirement for chains how many should we carry with us?
     
  5. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    As far as I know, spreads don't have any unique requirement over conventional tandem axle trailers as far as chaining requirements. I believe if snow is serious and drag chains are required you are to chain at least the outside tires on at least one trailer axle in a typical tractor-trailer combination.
     
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  6. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    It's good everwhere if it is a 48. if longer kingpin rules come into play.
     
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  7. Cbake84

    Cbake84 Light Load Member

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    Your not planning on running canada then are you?
     
  8. whitestonetrucks

    whitestonetrucks Bobtail Member

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    I don't kw where I can run with this Trl in Canada. What is the best spread for Canada?
     
  9. Hippie

    Hippie Bobtail Member

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    Nova Scotia and Manitoba are 2 Provinces I know for sure don't allow a 10'1". Period. Nova Scotia may "see" a 9' and send you on your way. Manitoba will permit you in to deliver to points in Manitoba, but you have to leave empty and no transit-permits.
     
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  10. whitestonetrucks

    whitestonetrucks Bobtail Member

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    thanks! Is it good foe AB and BC?
     
  11. Hippie

    Hippie Bobtail Member

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    I think all 4 Western Provinces frown on the bigger spreads. You're good to 37,400lbs on a 54" tandem and 39,600lbs on 72". Given those weights they don't have legal provisions for spreads over 6'.
     
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