Is this a legal load?

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  1. Aug 10, 2021 #1
    wonderkins

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    Hey folks. This truck was stopped at the Washington state port of entry i5 today. I've never hauled container, and I'm speculating if the incline is the problem...

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  3. Aug 10, 2021 #2
    nikmirbre

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    As long as it legal height/weight...that driver is ok...... if its loaded all 4 corners must be level...
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2021 #3
    buddyd157

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    i think as long as it's secured. i have seen "ordinary" flatbeds, hauling containers all up and down the I-95 corridor in my years on the road.
     
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    aussiejosh

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    Can't see an issue with the angle as long as the container is properly secured to the trailer and is not overweight its good to go.
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2021 #5
    BigBob410

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    The pic is a little blurry on my phone when I zoom in but it looks like it’s secured well enough. Looks like a chain on each corner and 4 straps over the top. Judging by the cab height it looks close enough on height. Only other thing is it could be overweight???
     
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  8. Aug 10, 2021 #6
    striker

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    Wondering what the weight is, as he's got it quite far forward to counter for the single axle trailer
     
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  9. Aug 10, 2021 #7
    skallagrime

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    On the average 8.5k lb for a 40 footer empty
     
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    ZVar

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    As with everyone. its the weight that's the issue. I'm sure there is a few, but I've never seen a container that was light.....
     
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    Numb

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    don't see a seal, probably empty.
     
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  12. Aug 10, 2021 #10
    skallagrime

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    Everything depends on what that rear axle and trailer are rated at. Empty containers are very light... but not compared to the travel trailers he usually hauls on that thing :p
     
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