Flatbed & Trailer Questions for... well... Flatbed Driver's

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by OnTheEdge, Jul 6, 2015.

  1. OnTheEdge

    OnTheEdge Light Load Member

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    Alrighty than wont bother with a 15.

    I found this on the Mercer site this may help someone else looking at them also;

    48-State Fleet Minimum Requirements
    • Clean, neat diesel tandem that must be able to scale 45,000 lbs. No age limit on trucks.
    • Minimum 48’ flatbed, 48’ Air Ride step deck or 53’ dry van Air Ride. Prefer 53’ X 102’, 13’6 with 2 load locks and swinging doors on dry vans.
    • Must be able to pass a thorough D.O.T.-type inspection.
    • Must have the following: tarps to cover a full 6’ high load, twelve 4-inch straps (27’ long) with winches, twelve steel chains and binders, D.O.T.-specified emergency safety equipment including mounted fire extinguisher, reflective triangles, etc.
    • Cell phone.
    Mid-America Fleet Minimum Requirements
    • Clean, neat diesel tandem that must be able to scale 45,000 lbs. No age limit on trucks
    • Trailers need to be at least 48’/ Air Ride flatbeds or 48’ Air Ride step decks.
    • Must be able to pass a thorough D.O.T.-type inspection.
    • Must have the following: tarps to cover a full 6’ high load, twelve 4-inch straps (27’ long) with winches, twelve steel chains and binders, D.O.T.-specified emergency safety equipment including mounted fire extinguisher, reflective triangles, etc.
    • Cell phone.
     
    MSS Thanks this.
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