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Does DOT allow for fuel weight

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jdm5jdm5, Jan 27, 2017.

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  1. Mar 2, 2017 #111
    Jdm5jdm5

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    One guy told me they're strict about being over 12,000 on the steers in California and another said they're not strict so it had me confused....usually my steers are less than 12,000 but occasionally can be around 12,300-12,400.

    I've started watching how much fuel I put in to stay below 12,000 but was confused because 2 different guys told me 2 different stories about California.
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2017 #112
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    I have a 2012 atlas and it says 20,000 is max for steers in California.

    I've started watching how much fuel I put in to stay under 12,000 but occasionally get a little over 12,000.

    One guy told me they're strict about not going over 12,000 on steers in California so it had me confused.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2017 #113
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    Now you one of the three weights you need to know. (20,000 lbs state requirement)
    What is the weight rating of the tires?
    What is the weight rating of you front axle? (usually on door by the latch on the body part)

    Now the answer is whichever is least.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2017 #114
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    I don't know which is worse, refusing the load because someone told you that they're only allowing 12,000 instead of legal minimum, or getting a ticket because somebody else says "they won't hassle you for being a little overweight"
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2017 #115
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    The sticker near the door says front axle 12,000...so I guess technically 12000 is the highest I can go...
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2017 #116
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    Yeppers. Likely will only matter if you piss of an leo, but as a driver it's not my job to run overweight for a silly reason like the company will not spec the truck better.
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2017 #117
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    I've never seen them do it, but if I was over 12,000 on a 12,000 I wouldn't run it that way. No sense taking the risk.
     
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