Axle Weight Questions

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by GbsnG7, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Uh....Not that I would tell you what to do but...For most states to issue permits...They will require exact dimensions and gross weights before issuing permits....I have seen a permitted load at the Cajon S/B coop shut down because the carrier was 1" off what was printed on the permit...CHP shut the driver down and fined the carrier....
    1" doesn't seem like much....It's like "splitting hairs"...But when you have loads that exceed 13" wide....Some states are a little particular about them.....

    As far as gross weights...Scale them.....Scale them...Scale them....
    I'm not telling you (Notice no bold lettering or exclamation points?) what to do per se...Just giving you a subtle hint....
     
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  3. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    If you had air pressure guages on your suspensions you would know what you weigh as quick as you got to flat level ground.
     
  4. GbsnG7

    GbsnG7 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah to scale it would be nice thats what i prefer but its doing construction equipment moves in the oil fields and I was only on highway for 10 miles. nearest scales is little over an hour away the other direction. I was just wondering if it would be legal to do it that way. Thanks
     
  5. Working Class Patriot

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    You mainly run in regional area of the state?....
    I know in Cali you can get a "Blanket Permit" for each year....If you made even 50 heavy moves....That would more than pay for itself....
     
  6. GbsnG7

    GbsnG7 Bobtail Member

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    Now that sounds like a way to make life easier. Ill have to talk to the boss man and have him look into that. Thanks
     
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