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Flatbed overhang question

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 30Below, Jul 29, 2007.

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  1. Jul 29, 2007 #1
    30Below

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    How far can a load legally hang off the back off a flatbed trailer. any one know its been a while. THANKS :biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. Jul 29, 2007 #2
    MACK E-6

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    Four feet as far as I knew. Any more requires a flag.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2007 #3
    Ducks

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    After reading Nuthinspecial's thread (CLICK HERE TO READ), I think I'd flag any overhang over 3 feet, just to be on the safe side! :biggrin_2556:

    (A disclaimer here -- I'm not a driver, let along a flatbedder, so don't put much weight on what I say... but I think you should read Nuthinspecial's post. I, for one, certainly wasn't aware of the mess an inch or two could cause!)
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2007 #4
    Brickman

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    I'm sure you've heard "an inch is as good as a mile".


    Generally it is 4' and then a permit may or may not be required after 4' Depends on the state.
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2007 #5
    Twocycle

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    Here where I live and run, NC, it's not much of an issue. I have loads from time to time that are over 2 or 3 feet and the DOT don't even hardly look. The log haulers are the ones that they will get jiggy with but some of those pull loads 6-8 feet out the back or more.
     
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  8. Jul 30, 2007 #6
    Sabine in Mo

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    That would be 4 feet off the back of a 48' flatbed or stepdeck. Can't have overhang on a 53'.
     
    Sabine in Mo, Jul 30, 2007
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    Eeyore05 and jldilley Thank this.
  9. Jul 30, 2007 #7
    Brickman

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    For most any thing you can get a permit.
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2007 #8
    30Below

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    Thanks I believe I will be pulling a 53' and 48' flat at my new job and could not remember its been awhile since I have strapped down anything thats not on a pallet. :biggrin_255:
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2010 #9
    joecitizen

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    I have a 50' flat, how far of an overhang can i have? Three feet max i presume?
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2010 #10
    Diesel Dave

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    It's 3 feet in California, then after you have to flag or light it at night. But I've had 18 foot overhang in the past with no problems. Just watched for the tail end swing on turns.
     
    Diesel Dave, Jul 8, 2010
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