Dry van weight?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dorsey, Mar 3, 2012.

  1. Motownfire

    Motownfire Light Load Member

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    Are you thinking of hauling enclosed autos/motorcycles Dorsey ???
     
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  3. Dorsey

    Dorsey Medium Load Member

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    Just seen an ad on Craigslist about pulling a van trailer with a crane system in it. Thought the rate was a little low being specialized though. Freights suppose to weigh between 15k to 35k. Some of you may have seen it. Nothing special.
     
  4. Dorsey

    Dorsey Medium Load Member

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    No sir. No high end cars for me.
     
  5. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    ussaly but not always theres a metal plate rivted right by the glad hands with all that info and if not check the regstrion papers they should be on there
     
  6. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    to find out trailer only weight..

    weigh tractor without trailer..then weigh both..gross ehicle weight for the tractor from the gross vehicle weight of the tractor and trailer..the difference being the gross weight of the trailer, empty.

    Simple as that

    Petey
     
  7. WatsonDL1

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    The trailers with crane system are gonna be heavier as they were designed to lift equipment such as elevators and roof ac units in without using a dock. The trailer rails have to support the load while on the crane system.
     
  8. Motownfire

    Motownfire Light Load Member

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    Good call, enclosed rates have fallen in the crapper. That's why I got out and went to hauling oil field equipment.
     
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