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Gross weights

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by RollinThunderVet, May 15, 2019.

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  1. May 15, 2019 #1
    RollinThunderVet

    RollinThunderVet Heavy Load Member

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    Just want to make sure I have this right...
    Out here on the eastern side i can only load 44k to keep under 80k.
    I'm heading to Seattle now, and they allow up to 105k gross. So if i run a WA to WA load i can legally run at 87k? (13,200 + 34,000 + 40,000) since i can split my rear...?
     
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  3. May 15, 2019 #2
    gokiddogo

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    Take a look at your cab card... how much does it say for weight beside WA?
    Otherwise if you are legal for bridge law and axle laws... go for it. Assuming WA isn't one of those states that requires intrastate authority.
     
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  4. May 15, 2019 #3
    uncleal13

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    Need a four axle truck and three or four axle trailer. For 105,000
     
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  5. May 15, 2019 #4
    RollinThunderVet

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    Obviously... my question wasnt can I run 105k.
    It was in states that allow over 80k without permits, do I have to go by the cab card or just axle weight limits.....
     
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  7. May 15, 2019 #5
    gokiddogo

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    Both...
    So in theory you could do 20k steer 34 drives and 20+20 on your spread, if your steer axle and tires were rated for it and somehow balance the weight like that..
    For interstate limits at least. If it's less for steer axle for state routes then 12-34-20/20=86k..
     
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  8. May 15, 2019 #6
    RollinThunderVet

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    That's what I was hoping...
    I've got 13,200 front so I'm hoping I can be legal running up to 87,200. WA, ID, MT, all have a 105k max, so it'll be nice to be able to run a heavier load than what is allowed back home..
     
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  9. May 15, 2019 #7
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    Gotta believe you need overweight permits (annual) from each state ......
     
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  10. May 15, 2019 #8
    Espressolane

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    You need to see what your registered weights are.
    Take a look at cab card, it should list your max gross for each state.
    If your on 5 axles, even with a spread, bet it’s 80k.
     
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  11. May 15, 2019 #9
    RollinThunderVet

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    Not according to each states DOT websites.
    Like WA, max legal gross is 105k, providing you are good on your axle weight limits then you dont need a permit until you hit 105,001 lbs.
    I'm going to be stopping and verifying with the scale houses on my way to Seattle.
     
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  12. May 15, 2019 #10
    RollinThunderVet

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    That's the only problem I see that could screw it up. I'm going to be redoing my cab weights when I renew my registration this year
     
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