Back in my hoopty!!

One thing I can say with pride,.. compared to the other 2 trucks,.. 2009 Cascadia and the Coronado SD with 54" sleeper,.. my truck is set up like the Taj-Mahal in here.

Between my nice sized bed with new pillow top mattress and cushioned cover under the sheets. My generator, Microwave, Forman grill, dorm sized fridge with a real freezer, upper bunk to store my gear and bag. Enough cubby holes and bins to put my cloths and things away. So much nicer to be here in my own personal truck.

Its not much to look at,.. but I spent a lot of time and money last year to get all the notorious Freightliner rattles and noises quieted down. Plus I have all new straps and ratchets on my trailer. Even my binders and chains are in so much nicer condition.

You never really appreciate what you have until you run someone elses truck and are stuck dealing with things you cant change.

Hurst

 

Thats funny!!!

I dont care who you are!!!

Hurst

 

See,.. I'm not the smartest guy in the world. But I look so much better when I surround myself with intelligent people.

Hurst

 

All of my chains are grade 70. I have four 30ft 5/16 and 12 30ft 3/8. I bought them off a guy on craigslist selling his gear. Same with my snap binders. Some of the smaller ones I have are kinda old,.. but I got six for $25!! WD40 and some gasoline and they cleaned up like new.

The ratchet binders I got from Keen,.. paid $50 each ( I have 8 of them). They are rated 9800 lbs. Thats what the tags say.

Hurst

 

Well you cold always get in front of him and do a brake check. That should get his attention.

Hurst

 

http://www.heavyhaul.net/oversize_permits-escorts-requirements/


PERMITS: Florida oversize permits are valid for five days.


OPERATING TIME: One half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday if load is 10′ wide and under, legal trailer length, and height not exceeding 14’6. Over 10′ wide but not exceeding 14′ wide and not exceeding 16′ high may travel until 12:00 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Overweight only can usually run 24/7.


RESTRICTED TRAVEL: No movement allowed from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Hillsboro and Dade Counties. Other county curfews, depending on permitted dimensions, will be listed on the Florida permit. Travel is prohibited during 6 main holidays plus Martin Luther King Day for loads exceeding 10′ wide, 14’6 high or legal length: The days before and after New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas may also be restricted.


TURNPIKE: Florida turnpike limit is 12′ wide, 13’6 high. FL Turnpike routes are applied for with the state application. Additional toll charge is approximately 25 cents per mile for 7 axles, 20 cents per mile for 5.


LEGAL DIMENSIONS


Length:

• 48′ trailer (53′ semi-trailer must have kingpin setting of 41′ from center of kingpin to center of rear axle to be legal)
• 75′ overall length

Width: 8’6″ (8′ on some non-designated)


Height: 13′ 6″ (13′ non-designated).


Overhang: 3′ front or rear.


Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Single – 22,000
• Tandem – 44,000
• Tridem – 66,000

ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS


Length: 150′


Overhang: No set maximum.


Width: 16′


Height: 16′ *


*Route survey (written) is required for height over 15′ (or over 14’6 on some 2-lane routes)


Weight: Depends on spacings

• 5 axles – 112,000 depends on spacings and routes
• 6 axles – 122,000
• 7 axles – 142,000

Loads exceeding these dimensions or weights have to be applied for as Super Loads.


ESCORTS


Length: Over 95′ – 1 escort


Overhang: Rear overhang up to 20′ past center of last axle or dolly may require 1 escort.


Width:

• Over 12′ – 1 escort, (over 12′ on some 2-lanes – 2 escorts)
• over 14′ – 2 escorts
• over 15′ may also require State Police escort

Height:

• Over 14’6 – 1 escort
• over 16′ – 2 escorts
• At 15′ high and over needs route survey.

MISCELLANEOUS: Blades, buckets, counterweights, etc. may be hauled up to 16′ wide, only if cannot be reduced (welded parts). Parts may be hauled on same vehicle.


SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required on all over width, over height and over length loads, and with 3′ front or 4′ rear overhang. “Oversize Load” signs required on all loads exceeding 10′ wide, over legal length or 14′ high. Loads exceeding 10′ wide, or over 4′ rear overhang need 360 degree amber warning light on tractor. Width over 12′, height over 14’6, length 85′ or over, requires two 360 degree amber warning lights, one on tractor and one at rear of load.


Hurst