In school, we learned that your steer axle should not exceed 12,000 lbs. However, doing a bit of research, only 3 states (MS, AR, IN) consider exceeding 12,000 lbs on the steers to be illegal. Most states seem to be OK with having a single axle weight up to 20,000 lbs. If I only drove in 20,000 lb limit states, should I even worry about being a little over 12,000 lbs? Also, the manufacturers maximum gross weight for my steers on my truck is 13,200 lbs.
So, Could I run with say, 12,800 lbs on the steers, with no issue, but only in states with limits of anything over that?
Thanks.
Most States Have 20k/Single Axle Weight Limits -- Why Is This So High?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Anon99, Aug 7, 2022.
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Run all day long with what your axle and tires can do.
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Yes but only legally if your tires and axle are rated for 12800 or more
Seems that a lot of trucks have axles rated around 12-14000 so look before dot looks for youBean Jr. and Another Canadian driver Thank this. -
The reason it’s 20k is because it falls under the max. single axle rating. Instead of 34k max. for a set of tandems. A single axle Truck (or Trailer) is 20k. Any axle is still limited by axle and tire ratings. Same reason a spread axle trailer can have 20k on each axle, because they’re spread and each qualifies as a single axle, instead of a tandem set at 34k.
Last edited: Aug 7, 2022
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And remember a typical OTR 53' van isn't the only option out there for "trucks".
Stuff like cranes, cement haulers, tow trucks and other equipment can easily be rated for 20 front axles and tires. -
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Spread axle laws.
Plus knowing axle rating helps, Mine are 13200, and AR doesn’t bother me as long as other axles are right and not over 80,500(WITH APU)D.Tibbitt and Rideandrepair Thank this.
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