Anything over 3 cars behind a dually isn't safe, and I can't see how it's legal, well, it may be legal, but you're not gonna get it stopped.
Starting out in the car hauling business...
Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by double yellow, Dec 13, 2011.
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Nikki/ Thanks this.
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SLLast edited: Mar 17, 2012
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I just happen to stumble on this forum, thought I would join. The questions Speed Loader is asking can be found in your dot drivers hand book which all cdl drivers are suppose to have in their possession. The questions on bunk sizes in there, log books. for instance if you do not have a bunk you must provide prof where you slept, when off duty. I don't claim to know it all, hauled autos and medium duty trucks, motor home chassis for 31 years and retired last year. do miss it. what iI do not miss is the guys that come in to this profession cutting the rates and not properly tying down these autos. they give the real car-haulers a bad name. JMHO good day- Greg
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DOT sleeper size is defined as 25" H, 25" W 75" long, you CAN get the H and W in a crew cab, BUT they all fall short in the length dept, I believe Ford is the closest but is still about 4" short.
You CANNOT log sleeper in a dually, BUT as of this earlier this year you CAN log off duty, with no recourse. -
OP, listen, I've been a driver for over 9 years, for the past 2 have been driving dually (RAM 5500) and hauling cars. I first got trailer for 5 cars, but the stopping was a nightmare!!! It is VERY hard to stop such a heavy load, especially during winter. And the breaks on the trailer will not be much help. People are right, it was also hard to find 5 small cars to haul. The other big problem was DOT - they pulled my file every few months and did a complete check. Even thought it is legal to pull that weight, it is also almost the max limit, so they check you A LOT! That was a pain in my ###. Finally, I switched from 5 to 4 cars trailer and am now doing so much better. I am not scared to stop anymore, and it gets the job done, easier to find 4 cars as well and I haven't had any DOT checks for the past 7 month. Save yourself a headache and get a 4 or 3 cars trailer. It is less money, but well worth the hassle.
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