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Axle weights and permits on over length I beams

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by W Bench Farms, Mar 22, 2022.

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  1. Mar 22, 2022 #1
    W Bench Farms

    W Bench Farms Light Load Member

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    Have a load of 60' beams to haul. 48' spread with solid bulkhead on the trailer, so will have about 15' of overhang on the back. 48000 load, I'm about 31000 empty, so won't be over gross. I'm thinking this will be a divisible load, so have to keep trailer axle weights under 20k. I'm a little concerned about being over on the axles. Over length permits not an issue. How do you guys do it, or can you even make it work?
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2022 #2
    Jacoooooooo

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    You may end up between 38-42k on the spread by my estimate.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2022 #3
    Judge

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    Man..
    That bulkhead is going to be a major issue.
    I always scooted 5 ft forward(all I could do without being in headache rack) as my airlines were run under the rack.
    Then You only have 7’ stuck over the rear.

    Your going be over axle
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2022 #4
    W Bench Farms

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    Exactly what I was thinking.
    Am I correct in thinking that since it's beams that it's divisible and can't permit the over axle?
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2022 #5
    cke

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    You are correct
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2022 #6
    cke

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    I’d bet a lot of money that you’ll be well over 45,000 on the spread.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2022 #7
    W923

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    I am with cke. Your going to be 42+ on your spread
    And you won’t be able to get a permit because it’s divisible
    Only way you’re going to make it work is to loose the bulkhead
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2022 #8
    cke

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    If the load is 48,000 you’re going have to get a minimum 4 feet out front.
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2022 #9
    roundhouse

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    How much overhang can you have before you need a pilot car ?

    how many different states are
    You traveling through ?
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2022 #10
    CAXPT

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    That's decided by the states you run through. Some are only 3 ft. Others 5 ft. You have to know exactly what you're over, and if permittable, again, because it's divisible. Also, whether they allow front overhangs and what lengths, and there maybe limits on both front and back.
     
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