Why do O/O's load front and back?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Ken Worth, May 27, 2015.

  1. catalinaflyer

    catalinaflyer Road Train Member

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    I'd rather carry the weight instead of dragging it so I load up to 34 on the drives then stick the rest at the back. I'm not and O/O but given the choice I spread it out instead of belly loading simply because it rides a whole lot better.
     
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  3. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    when you own your own wagon you want it to last for a long time. loading on the front and back stresses the trailer less. I have an old 1993 benson flat. that I still use to this day with one of my other trucks. it can handle loading in the center but I like to take care of what I have so it will last.
     
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    Cant have the tail wag the dog, can we?
     
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  5. heavyhaulerss

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    if you haul single coils with the weight being at your limit, you have to set in center to scale, you DO have some leeway on a spread & can move rearward a lil. depends on the load. some loads put in certain area's bounce ya like crazy, where if ya move a few feet forward or back, or separate the ride is better. depends on truck, wheel base, how far 5th wheel, e.t.c.
     
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    Makes it easier to swing in cases of road rage.
     
  7. TripleSix

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    You seem to have a cool head. That means you dont rage. You just may be wicked.
     
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  8. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    I pull a step and always load from the drop to the rear. I rather have the weight on drives than trailer. Small tires. Also leaves me room for a partial if I can take the weight.
     
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