I mean his particular tool is one I'm glad they have. I remember driving to FL with my dad in the 90s. There would always be a mile of trucks waiting to go through the scales. Now by the time you make the exit they know all the important stuff and can kick those who are good back to the interstate. This is something I believe helps them and us.
States and 40' max
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@Hammer166 sorry I am late to the party! Thanks for the tag.
Yes, the states with 40' straight truck rules usually have officers that are good at picking this out, New York is especially adept at this. Our 4 car carriers were always scrutinized for overall length.
As for reasonable access, the STAA routes and the NN routes -those rules apply to combination vehicles, straight trucks do not fall under the same Federal size limits. Straight trucks still must comply with bridge law for weight, but there is no provision for straight trucks greater than 40', it is a state by state issue.
As for the map posted, it is incorrect on several states, my home state of Pennsylvania is a 45' foot state, map shows 40. To the OP, do your own research and double check each state to be sure. I have complied a few states but have not done a complete list, yet, although it is one of my research projects since I have had several towing customers that ask about this.ChevyCam, Hammer166, RollinThunderVet and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Good luck and best wishes, at least you did the research before you bought the 45 foot truck and learned the hard way! So many of my clients learn about these types of rules for the first time during an inspection, especially my car hauler clients. -
I actually originally wanted to build a cab over. Was looking at the peterbilt 220 but I had to opt out since there's nothing with an extended cab to sleep in. But yeah I wanted to do that because I would essentially have roughly a 35' flatbed for hauling. It was ideal. I've thought about older cab overs but I just rather not deal with 1980s and 1990s tech. I love me old school trucks but when it comes to money, it's just not financially smart unless I know 100% the history.
But yeah I have been doing research for years it seems trying to figure out what's the best and smartest thing to do. Time will tell on how well it pays offbrian991219 Thanks this. -
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