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700 Over on trailer, under on gross.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by farmboy73, Oct 16, 2018.

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  1. Oct 18, 2018 #41
    RDBG

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    Tandems? 17-18,000 kg all day long think that's somewhere close to 40,000 lbs.
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2018 #42
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    Guessing 10 or 20 cents a pound. That big scale by Joplin would be my first concern. Good luck
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2018 #43
    skellr

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    No word from the OP. Must have had the truck inpounded and sitting in th pokey till next Monday...
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2018 #44
    DSK333

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    Or he's still in route. Having to avoid the interstate can add a bit of time to the trip.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2018 #45
    Bill51

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    That's what you get fer…

    RIDIN' DIRTY.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2018 #46
    farmboy73

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    I avoided Joplin and St. Clair and hit Terre Haute and Michigan when the scales were closed.
     
    farmboy73, Oct 18, 2018
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  9. Oct 18, 2018 #47
    farmboy73

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    Thanks for everyone’s feedback. It was helpful.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2018 #48
    JonJon78

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    I'd say it's time well spent. I would rather be spending extra time on back roads than spending money at the chicken house on some BS.
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2018 #49
    DSK333

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    Indeed. I do it as much as possible too. Especially if it helps me avoid a toll road also.
     
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