Loads over 38,000 pounds in a van.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Oldironfan, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I think rule is no more than 44000 max in 40 ft something like that I forgot don’t matter if you can’t scale it anyway. I’ve seen them break in halve loaded heavy in center with beer more than once. Brand new trailers
     
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  3. mostangjay

    mostangjay Bobtail Member

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    Only on state routes. On the Interstate and US highways it doesn't matter.
     
  4. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I’m talking about manufacters suggestions or maybe the Carriers put a mark with a max weight rating on inside of trailer. Haven’t seen 1 in a while. Bridge law is a little different in every state. Atlas good source for that.
     
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  5. x1Heavy

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    Van trailers generally has a bridge deck rating of about 10,000 on 20 feet in the middle. You really cannot be belly loading those things, they will absolutely break in half. Kerplunk and that's that.
     
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  6. snowwy

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    He just needs to get 2000 shifted from tandems to drives. Load reworked but i don't know how he's going to bring the kpra closer.
     
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  7. Rideandrepair

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    They should be good for 1000 per ft never had problem. But so many like to load heavy in middle. I try to explain there’s no frame just side rails and cross members.
     
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  8. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Indiana is 43 to rear. So probably 41 to center. Cali is 40 to rear. and has always been the shortest state.

    Looks like the op needs 41 to center. The map says GA "none specified"

    Kingpin to Rear Axle Maximum Distance
     
  9. jon69

    jon69 Medium Load Member

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    Ok. Thank you I stand corrected.
     
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  10. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    There specified somewhere They measured me saying I was too long and not allowed to move product myself!!! On I-75 NB I told the female? Officer I had to go my daughter was in hospital give me my ticket and she let me go. I was in no mood for their game.
     
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  11. Rideandrepair

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    Oops scratch that You made me pull out the old Atlas. Georgia is not specified. Sorry my bad as they say. Georgia hassled me on weight and for some reason measured. Only time that’s ever happened.Its been 12 yrs ago
     
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