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I don't know about this load....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PackRatTDI, Aug 17, 2015.

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  1. Aug 19, 2015 #41
    RetiredUSN

    RetiredUSN Medium Load Member

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  3. Aug 19, 2015 #42
    CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    CALL YOUR DISPATCH IMMEDIATELY ! No way they should have sent you forced you to run illegal like that!!

    CALL DOT and COMPLAIN!
    Consumer Complaints Household Goods Passenger Carrier (Motorcoach/Bus/Van) Hazardous Materials Safety Driver1-888-DOT-SAFT 1-888-368-7238

    CALL HOMELAND SECURITY !

    POST a thread naming the company as a bad company to work for as they make you pull illegal loads

    IF an owner/operator, blame it on your wife, if not married, blame it on 4wheeler for cutting you off and shifting your load. FIND SOMEONE to blame it on! DO not take this lying down!
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2015 #43
    AModelCat

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    Talk about ironic. I just happen to be watching that exact scene in Black Dog as I type.
     
    AModelCat, Aug 19, 2015
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    lots of character Thanks this.
  5. Aug 19, 2015 #44
    lots of character

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    The weights were just too close, I HAD to.
     
    lots of character, Aug 19, 2015
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  7. Aug 19, 2015 #45
    Jayrag

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    If you have APU on truck you are allowed up to 400 lbs over on drive axle in most states.(400lbs over gross also)
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2015 #46
    Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Ever hear of scale variation? Because there is no way, unless you operate under different rules of physics than the rest of us, that the weight could come off the drives only.

    Now the important question: @PackRatTDI , how far back have you slid the 5th wheel to get the steer so light on a Volvo? :D
     
    Hammer166, Aug 22, 2015
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    snowwy Thanks this.
  9. Aug 22, 2015 #47
    PackRatTDI

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    Funny thing about that is the fifth wheel is positioned exactly center over the drives. Same position as in my other truck but the steer weight on my current truck winds up lighter than the other truck. Is the I shift that much lighter than an Eaton ten speed?
     
    PackRatTDI, Aug 22, 2015
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  10. Aug 22, 2015 #48
    Redtwin

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    How much does a clutch pedal, master cylinder and gearstick weigh?. Has to be lighter by at least that much.
     
    Redtwin, Aug 22, 2015
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  11. Aug 22, 2015 #49
    PackRatTDI

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    Can't imagine it would be all that much but maybe so.
     
    PackRatTDI, Aug 22, 2015
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  12. Aug 23, 2015 #50
    MACK E-6

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    MD allows 1000 lbs of tolerance.

    I'd run it too, with a mental note to move the fifth wheel up one more hole.

    Then, he'd never have to touch it again. :)
     
    MACK E-6, Aug 23, 2015
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