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Brooklyn route question

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dannythetrucker, Jul 29, 2013.

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  1. Jul 30, 2013 #31
    vavega

    vavega Light Load Member

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    i've never been under it so i don't know for sure. streetview shows ave v with a sign for 12'4' with a vacuum truck barely fitting underneath where they're doing construction. one block north at ave. t the sign shows as 12'0''. somehow i have to believe that it's real. i seriously doubt they dug out the road and didn't replace the signs.

    either way i wouldn't want to send someone who's nervous that way unless i knew for sure.
     
    vavega, Jul 30, 2013
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  3. Jul 30, 2013 #32
    dannythetrucker

    dannythetrucker Road Train Member

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    I made out just fine with all the helpful tips. Truth be told I actually enjoyed it ! lol, I guess I'm not right in the head. Here's a pic I snapped from 278 near Prospect Expwy.

    NY, NY.jpg
    right now I'm parked by Bennett Field, it's a USMC reserve unit. I'm looking across the bay with a nice view of Rockaway Park. Not sure if I'm gonna stay here until I find my next load or deadhead out tonight when the traffic dies down.
     
    dannythetrucker, Jul 30, 2013
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    Sly Fox and DE36535 Thank this.
  4. Jul 31, 2013 #33
    Sly Fox

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    NY posts heights from the center of the axle, not from the bottom of the tire. So, their heights are always off. Has nothing to do with recent construction, etc. A 12'2 yellow sign should clear a 13'6 truck. However, if NY has a white sign, that's 'actual clearance', and not to be messed with. And usually, the white (or green) signs that post a height are actual and usually state "ACTUAL CLEARANCE". Which is stupid. But, that's NY.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2013 #34
    dannythetrucker

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    that's crazy ! center of axle depends on the size of tire ! lol, oh well. I'm still here, got a load to pick up on Staten Island in the morning. But I just ordered real Brooklyn pizza for delivery, hope it's as good as everyone says ! I think I might run that Fort Hamilton Pkwy going over to Staten Island. i.e.- Flatbush to Caton to Fort Hamilton Pkwy to 278. prolly head over there early, looks like there might be a place to park by a ball diamond near where I'm loading.
     
    dannythetrucker, Jul 31, 2013
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  7. Oct 14, 2013 #35
    Lady$hifter

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    Markstevens hit it rite on. Once u pass kings county mall just Don't get on da belt.
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2013 #36
    Off-n-on

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    Always expect the worst in that cespool
     
    Off-n-on, Oct 14, 2013
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  9. Oct 15, 2013 #37
    PackRatTDI

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    No sleep till Brooklyn!!!
     
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