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truck trailer combo in USA

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hopper Knocker, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. Apr 18, 2012 #1
    Hopper Knocker

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    Hi from the land down under , im just interested in the number of trailers that can be towed with one primemover ( tractor) and the driver licence needed --andy
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2012 #2
    Morlen

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    lol g'day!

    closest u'll get to those road trains u have down under is whats called a turnpike double(last knew what it was called)

    two 40 or 45 foot trailers, some parts of the western US allow triple pups (24 footers)
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2012 #3
    Hopper Knocker

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    so this is 3x 40ft trailers with a dolly beteewn them--andy
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2012 #4
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    Pups are generally 28 or 28.5 feet, not 24. Double vans are much easier to pull than triple pups, because of the short wheelbase.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2012 #5
    Hopper Knocker

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    so what are pups are these the dollys or the trailers --andy
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2012 #6
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    Pups are the short trailers.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2012 #7
    wis bang

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    All US multiple trailer combinations use semi trailers and converter dollys. Some western states also have truck, converter & semi-trailer setups too.

    The one combination allowed everywhere is two 'pup' 24 - 28 foot semi-trailers w/ a converer dolly.

    Canadians use B Trains where the front trailer has an extended frame that includes the 5th wheel for the 2nd trailer instead of a converter.
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2012 #8
    GasHauler

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  11. Apr 18, 2012 #9
    Allow Me.

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    The length limit in states that allow it is 106'. This can be 2 45'ers or 3 28'ers. No limit on axles. Exceptions would be OD loads (over dimension) with permits.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2012 #10
    dude6710

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    Ive seen dbl 53's in newyork. nowhere else though.
     
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