weight limits?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tonyd32, Dec 8, 2015.

  1. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    20,000 in California if
    the RM Atlas is to be believed.
     
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  3. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Depends on both the tire rating and the axle rating also.
     
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  4. GarlicBreadBandit

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    You're correct, a citation without an inspection doesn't show on your PSP and being overweight is not in the BASIC's anymore, so the company's score won't be affected. My info to him was presuming that an inspection with a violation took place along with his weight citation, which would be going on his PSP.

    Concerning the weights, you're also correct about the APU provision and the steer limits but I figured I'd just give him a heading on the weights since he desperately needs some guidance. :)
     
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  5. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I only scale a load if it's over 35k and it's not from a regular customer. We haul for Siemens out of El Paso and the loads are usually 38-40k but they're consistent on how they are loaded so I set the tandems to the Tennessee mark, check my air suspension pressure, and if it's under 53 psi, I roll.
     
  6. Milly

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    I get overweight ticket on the scale. Total weight was 61340lbs, load weight 27400lbs I had 24 palettes. I did slide my tandems on fourth hole. They found overweight on the trailer axle. I don't know what to do now?! This is a weight station record...

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  7. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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  8. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

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    Slide the tandems on the trailer BACK further to move some of the weight on the drives. I cannot see the posted image
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That guy that that picked you up,you should have asked him to explain the weights.just because the weight is on the Qualcomm and bills does not mean your legal.the shipper does not distribute every load evenly.why do you think there's scale houses.also that ticket your company got,dont be surprises if they take money from your check to pay for it.it is your job and responsibility to male sure you are legal not your company.
     
  10. scythe08

    scythe08 Road Train Member

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    I can't understand that weight receit
     
  11. IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    If we could see the other half of the document it might shed some light on the subject.
     
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