Reliable heavy hauler

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by Juggernaut85, Jul 24, 2017.

  1. Juggernaut85

    Juggernaut85 Bobtail Member

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    Hahaha yeah, right, if only I could
     
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  3. Juggernaut85

    Juggernaut85 Bobtail Member

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    Hahaha definitely like the sound of that but gotta buy whichever is more reliable & effective all around in HH
     
  4. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    I mean you no disrespect but, I'd say jumping head first into buying a heavy spec truck and trying to lease it on someplace with minimal OS/OW experience is not a great choice.

    How much trucking experience total do you have? Have you ever dealt with permitting OS/OD before?

    Got to look at where you are planning to run as well as what you'll be pulling. How heavy are you looking to go? What type of trailer/load are you going to be pulling?

    There is no standard spec for heavy haul. The trucks tend to be purpose built for what they are pulling. My truck is useless to some. For what I do though it's what I needed
     
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  5. Juggernaut85

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    No disrespect taken & I appreciate that. I've considered waiting a little longer since I've only done trucking for almost 4 yrs. Thinking of possibly waiting a few more yrs....what's your take on how much experience I need before becoming an HH OO? I haven't dealt with the OD/OS directly but I understand how it all works.

    A variety of places in the Midwest, some in the south, a little in Canada, & northwest. I'd like to go up to 400k lbs. Anything to low boy, heavy flatbed, logs, etc. Basically, a variety of HH loads.

    Considering there's no standard spec for HH...what would you suggest to be the closest to being a standard HH setup that would help with most HH applications up to 400k? Makes sense & that's true. It's one of the few things I don't like about trucking is how often times a truck's versatility is limited. Would like for me next truck (even if I wait) to be as versatile as possible in the HH market for opportunities.

    Thank you for your time & greatly appreciated!
     
  6. Roberts450

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    Ive spent the last year going over spec's a wheelbase charts/bridge formulas and finally just a couple weeks ago ordered my truck and its just for typical northwest heavy freight. So up to 105,500 gross. Ended up with a 389sh, 78" bunk, 312"wb and a 12' spread from the lift to the rear driver.
     
  7. m16ty

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    Your trailer choice is going to be much harder than your truck choice.

    If you're dead set on jumping in head first, I'd start with a 60 ton trailer max. Then you're going to have to figure out jeeps, stingers, and such.

    I couldn't imagine somebody with no heavy haul experience jumping head first into heavy haul with the intention of grossing 400K. That's got disaster written all over it. When I say disaster, it's probably the worst I've ever heard of. Do you even have a clue as to what it would take to gross 400k across multiple states?
     
  8. Juggernaut85

    Juggernaut85 Bobtail Member

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    ####, nice setup. Tandem, pusher or tri?
     
  9. Juggernaut85

    Juggernaut85 Bobtail Member

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    Now that I think of it, your 60 ton suggestion makes better sense. Across multiple states no but within a state, yes.
     
  10. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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    At 400K, you're going to be looking at two trucks (push and pull).

    I'm still trying to figure out if this thread is real or not, it's fun to play along though.
     
  11. Juggernaut85

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    I figured someone might mention that. I may go with the 60 ton trailer max suggestion as mentioned earlier. For the sake of options & possibilities, what would you say the ultimate max trailer gross for a single tractor, safely??
     
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