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First oversize.

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by SavageMuffin, Apr 7, 2018.

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  1. Apr 13, 2018 #41
    ChaoSS

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    I don't know if it's an issue of not wanting to bend the plates, but is there a reason everything is flat on the deck instead of up on dunnage?

    Remember that short of cross chainsIn front your securement comes from friction that is augmented by the down force of your straps and chains. The closer to straight up and down the better. Obviously with something wider than the trailer you can't go straight up, but the angle is going to be better if you get it higher and further away from where the chains attach to the trailer.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2018 #42
    Rontonio

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    Tell that to the engineers who restripped I-10 in El Paso ....
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2018 #43
    johndeere4020

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    I think he’s right though, it’s supposed to be 12’ on the interstate. Not saying there aren’t deviations. Question for the class, how long are the “dots” in the middle between lanes?
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2018 #44
    MACK E-6

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    25’ on the NJ Turnpike, might be the same on 80/90 through Indiana. 10’ as a standard otherwise, I think.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2018 #45
    johndeere4020

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    I pretty sure interstate standard is 12’
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2018 #46
    MACK E-6

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    On the interstate though you might be right.

    About 25 years ago I got a little soused once at a bar on US-1 around the corner from here. That road is two lane each way with a double yellow separating the north and southbound traffic, so I measured one of the white lines. :biggrin_25523:

    It was 10’.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2018 #47
    johndeere4020

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    Yep 10’, 30’ gaps 120’ between reflectors.
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2018 #48
    SavageMuffin

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    Haven’t been on lately. I’m still alive and haven’t messed anything up yet lol.

    Pulled my first over length load and got done with it earlier today. Went from TN to KS. Total length was 84’ and 10’ wide.

    It went well, no issues, just followed permits and routing. Only time anything got tight was when I got to where the load was going. Other than that things went fine.

    I do have a question for anyone who’s following along though.

    When you guys/ladies/attack helicopters/whatever people identify as now are pulling big loads, really big. tall, long, wide whatever how do you personally plan on where you’re going to be stopping? By that I mean places that are large enough to accommodate your size.

    I just planned my stops according to the routing and where I thought I would make it. Kinda like a normal trip plan but places I thought had the space to accommodate bigger stuff.
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2018 #49
    SavageMuffin

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    P.s. I realize that might seem like a dumb question, again, I was just curious what you folks who pull fairly large things do and what not.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2018 #50
    soloflyr

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    Always be on the lookout for good places as you make your way. Take mental notes or if need be, write it down.

    You’ll find as time goes on, you will have a decent list of places to stop if you have to, as well as preferred places that you will make every attempt to get to.
     
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