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gooseneck trailer overall lengths

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by KinkadeIN, Jan 15, 2014.

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  1. Jan 15, 2014 #1
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    I know there is no one solid answer but even an average number will do.

    The truck I am specing out (2104 F450CC) has a length of 2211" from the center of the kingpin to the front bumper.

    Assuming I want a 40' trailer that will put me at a length of 691" or almost 58' which is about 2' below the 60' max. I assume this doesn't take into account of the space between the truck and trailer. How much room (average) should I factor in? Is 2' enough or will I need more room?

    This will make the difference if I either get a shorter trailer (38') or remove the bed and install a hauler bed.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 15, 2014
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  3. Jan 16, 2014 #2
    IAHawkeyeDriver

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    Are you staying trying to stay under 26,000lbs?
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2014 #3
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    Nope. Not necessary at all. I'm a cdl-a driver and plan on running over 26k.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 16, 2014
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  5. Jan 16, 2014 #4
    flatbedcarrier

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    Measure from the front bumper of your truck to the center of the rear axle, thats where your kin pin/gooseneck ball should sit. Add this length to the overall length of your trailer. The total is where you'd be at.

    Our 40' trailers run approx 48' from pin to rear bumper on the older trailers with older trucks. Today we have the trailer built for the truck if they're late model running a truck bed. Talk to whoever your having build your trailer ( if your buying new? ) and inform them of the year and measurments of your truck. Let them know you cannot exceed 65' if you have a truck bed on your truck. If your a cab n chassis you shouldnt have any problems with a trailer that has 40' of deck space.

    Also watch yoour bridge measurment buying used or having a new trailer built. In many states you cannot exceed 40' on the bridge measurement. Bridge is measured from the center of the rear axle to the center of the kin pin/gooseneck coupler.
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2014 #5
    txrmac

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    If your looking for some generalized samples the PJ trailers web brochures have drawing and measurements.
    So do a couple of other brands, I just don't know which off the top of my head.

    Why do have a 60' limit ,I was instructed that Class A combo had no overall limit, just 53' limit on the trailer, and 40 feet on the bridge.?
     
    txrmac, Jan 20, 2014
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  8. Jan 20, 2014 #6
    KinkadeIN

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    I was told if the truck still has a pick up bed it was restricted to 60' total length and 65' if it hae a hauler bed. Please, someone tell me I'm wrong because I don't want to drop $14k on the hauler bed I really like.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 20, 2014
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  9. Jan 20, 2014 #7
    truckon

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    65' with any bed, with a bed on you are considered a straight truck, without it your a tractor.
     
    truckon, Jan 20, 2014
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    SHO-TYME Thanks this.
  10. Jan 20, 2014 #8
    truckon

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    IN does have the 60' rule, but they don't enforce it, MI , FL and TX are the big ones, the rest you could probably get away with
     
    truckon, Jan 20, 2014
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  11. Jan 20, 2014 #9
    KinkadeIN

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    I got stopped several times in Indiana for running a big truck and pintle that measured 66.5' . It was a big International day cab with a 20 ton crane and a 24' / 20 ton trailer. DOT said I could only be 60' long.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 20, 2014
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  12. Jan 20, 2014 #10
    truckon

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    I was talking gooseneck/ 5th wheel, I can see them enforcing it on a tagalong
     
    truckon, Jan 20, 2014
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