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Anyone heard about changes to trailer lengths and weights.

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by dieselbear, Jul 23, 2009.

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  1. Jul 23, 2009 #11
    Allow Me.

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    I don't see a problem with longer/heavier trailers. Remember, we use to have 40' trailers, then 42', then 48', then 53' and also 57'ers have been running Ca for years (Dirksen) Wayne Daniel use to run 57'ers from Mo to Ca back in the 80's. They will need additional axles, of course. And some areas will be off limits. There was an outcry when the federal weight limits went from 73,280 lbs to 80,000.

    People always resist change. Sure, our skills will be tested in parking lots, but I can handle it, can you? Long/heavy loads have been the norm for years in states like Nv,Ut,Id, OK turnpike etc without any problems. I'm looking forward to lumping 97,000 lbs of boxed meat on the floor.....NOT! :biggrin_25511:
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2009 #12
    kajidono

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    No? The places I get into have inches of clearance with a 48' and that's before getting to the parking lot.

    This is driven by shippers who want to pile more onto each truck without paying any more for the load. How'd you like to get 4mpg instead of 6 and get the same rate for hauling it? You think companies whine about idle time now, lol.

    Good luck getting into the tiny Pilot that your company insists you fuel at. That parking lot with not enough spaces in it is set up for 53's. Start cramming bigger trucks in and there's even less spaces. There's a reason long trucks run on the turnpikes. Get into the city and you're screwed.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2009 #13
    112racing

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    it all boils down to you will be hauling more for the same money
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2009 #14
    kajidono

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    Probably less since now your company (or you) have to buy all new equipment.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2009 #15
    REDD

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    Here is a pic of a prime example as to why longer trucks are not the best idea...

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  8. Jul 23, 2009 #16
    txviking

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    I notice the guard post there is kinda bent. Wonder why! :)
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2009 #17
    dieselbear

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    I remember going in some tight spots with my old man years ago in Chicago, New York and Philly. But he was in a cab over and a lot easier to turn and fit in tight spots. I always wondered how those guys that stretch their trucks make out at some delivery locations?
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2009 #18
    Peanut Butter

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    Ive watched a couple of those guys with stretched trucks go into tight spots, takes them a while to get in to the dock, turning twisting, sorry not my idea of fun. they say they ride better and can haul more, but they can have them.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2009 #19
    REDD

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    Stretched trucks do ride better but I don't see how they can haul more. The extra steel to stretch the frame can add close to 1000 pounds to their empty weight.
     
    REDD, Jul 24, 2009
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  12. Jul 24, 2009 #20
    pete1983

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    i just put in a app. at link america and they are pulling 57"footers in tx,la,ok if i go to work there it will be fun trying to get a parking spot lol
     
    pete1983, Jul 24, 2009
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