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Question about bridge laws.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by rokue, Apr 8, 2016.

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  1. Apr 8, 2016 #11
    rokue

    rokue Heavy Load Member

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    Total gross 79,800 with half a tank.
    Steer, 12,180
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    Trailer, 33,940
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2016 #12
    Wheeler0811

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    Run that #### man
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2016 #13
    Aleeex

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    You're pretty lucky.


    You'll be fine in those states.

    Just be careful next time
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2016 #14
    JC1971

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    Bridge law refers to your axles being too CLOSE together for the weight you're carrying. Think about how a snowshoe distributes your weight farther apart across the snow so your foot doesn't sink down. What you're referring to is kingpin to tandem length. Completely different.
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2016 #15
    glockwise

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    Bridge law is distance from kingpin to tandems.
    Bridge formula is axle distance vs weight.
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2016 #16
    Old Man

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    No worries, set them back and go, just be careful on your turns.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2016 #17
    Bean Jr.

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    He's right. The kingpin laws are different than bridge laws. Bridge laws mean the tandems can be no closer. Kingpin laws mean the tandems can be no further.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2016 #18
    me myself and I

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    No, he's wrong. Bridge law/formula refers to axles spacing and weight. Distance from king pin to tandem has nothing to do with bridges, and is not called bridge law or formula.
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2016 #19
    snowwy

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    Bridge law is center of front axle to center of rear axle. And determines how much TOTAL weight can be carried. In that length. With the 2 axle groups combined. It's completely different then Kingpin law. And has absolutely NOTHING to do with NO FURTHER or NO CLOSER.
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2016 #20
    Bean Jr.

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    Why are you telling me I'm wrong when you said the same thing as I did? I said "kingpin laws are different than bridge laws"
     
    Bean Jr., Apr 10, 2016
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