Reducing overall/trailer weight

You won't gain enough to justify it. I bet you can't loose a 1000 lbs

 

Fill your tires with helium.

 

The tractor has most of weight

 

Is the trailer steel or aluminum? I am assuming you are trying to be a le to haul 48k

 

Switch to single tires.

 

I've got a day cab and an aluminium/ steel flatbed with a curtainside kit on it and I'm at 31,790 with half tanks.

My trailer is a beast.

So, I've removed half my chains and binders. That's almost 250 pounds. I keep minimal drainage. That's another 50.

So, I can load 48 now but I'd rather stay away from lumber mills that load 48. Instead, I've found euro wood coming out of the ports is usually 44-46 and pays better than non pressure treated mill lumber.

Also, there are other commodities that pay better than lumber, brick, and stone. And it's rare to get loaded over 45 with non lumber materials.

Just look around and see what else is out there. You can stay under 80 and legal. Just look around. Also, some mills load around 46. Brokers advertise 48 bc they dont know. All brokers know is that it can be up to 48. Georgia Pacific, for one, will not load 48 on me even if I scale in at 31. It's a safety thing for them.

Good luck.

 

I missed that. I had a nice 2000 45' Ritnouer big bubba spread. I bought it in the beginning of last year, when the reefer rates tanked. Sold it in October when they came back up. I sold it for $8k. Anyway I'm sure you're aware that having the combo is your problem. I don't think by making any changes you would get anywhere close to being able to haul 48K