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Wiggle wagons

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bodhiknight, Nov 2, 2019.

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  1. Nov 8, 2019 #71
    JPenn

    JPenn Road Train Member

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    A pair of 28' trailers is legal pretty much anywhere in the lower 48. I'm very specifically looking at the New England area. Basically I want the tracking/articulation of an A-double set, with the ability to back up without too much drama. A B lead flatbed with a 28' deck is still a 35+ foot trailer, regrettably, and I doubt it could be snuck by as a double set.
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2019 #72
    starmac

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    Yep, if you are limited to 28 over all for each trailer, it would not work, and like AI said I have never even actually seen one that short, but they may make them. I see b-trains used out west, but a lot of them places you can pull long doubles too, so that is probably why they are legal there.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2019 #73
    Bodhiknight

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    I've seen a lot of paperwork that has no percent of load. Now I go by watching the door and the ivis but even then it's a crap shoot. Like the other driver said about the irregs on the tail. Tires, linoleum, you name it. Heavy packages stacked high on top of light packages.

    Now I kick my mirrors out so I cant see the wiggle if there is a weird load, drive my front trailer, and keep it smooth on the wheel. And I go slower!
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2019 #74
    S.V.Buyck

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    Yep or pull the chicken stick. Well done! I pull Michigan gravel trains and the pup will bounce in the other lane when empty, seen the Mac trailer sign more times then I would like to count. Smooth is the key, I will not swerve my train because flipping a trailer loaded will put more lives in jeopardy than that of the person I’m avoiding. Stay safe
     
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