Height Measuring Stick

So, what do you do in all the states that don't post bridge heights?? The 250 dollars was worth it to me to have something I know is right.

I tape a level to my stick so I know it's not leaning a slight lean could cause it to be off by inches.

 

I don't go to those states lol. I drive local and I'm really just a noob and don't know what I'm talking about tbh.

 

I have something in the neighborhood of $400 invested in height measuring stuff specifically designed and manufactured for measuring load heights. Just a couple months ago Kansas sent me on a route with a "you should fit" and that gear allowed me to make sure I would fit without question. Money well spent.

To each thier own but when I'm over height I usually have something on valued in the millions of dollars. Just touching something overhead could result in a claim in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. $400 for absolute measurements is a very inexpensive insurance policy.

 

Uh, yeah...what he said.
Oh, and I've been under bridges in the Houston area that were NOT marked and not marked properly...
I could care less about width. I can always swerve, go through a ditch, over a curb, push over a sign (or mailbox lmao)...but I've honked train horns, screamed, yelled, called in bomb threats, you name it...I have yet to make a bridge jump for me! I don't screw around when it comes to height...
That $400+ height stick was the best investment I've made. Let me ask you this simple question; If you fell off a load playing acrobatic money trying to measure some stupid load and broke something as simple as your collarbone and couldn't work for, let say your a super fast healer, 4 weeks...how much money would you lose in that time? 'Nuff said, go but the proper gear to do the job right the first time...

Here you go, I've even done the research for ya, and even found it for way less than I paid for it, oh and I'd still buy another one if I wrecked the one I have for over $400, why, cause it's worth it... http://www.engineersupply.com/sokkia-measuring-pole.aspx
I added a 3' aluminum "bar" the the flip out metal tab for measuring the load height. Bottom of bar to measure loads, flip down and use the "crown" of the instrument to measure bridges or overheads...

 

This was using a "vintage" height measuring device. ( I was a real cheapskate) And, installing the 1" pvc wire sweep.

 

Home Depot. $39 14' tree pruner. Bolt on whatever you want in place of the saw like a small T-Square. You can also mark the pole with a magic marker like a ruler.

 

Bought all the guys just a cheap plastic one on Amazon 135.00 why buy a cheap one, BECAUSE company drivers don't take care of ####, and when you are buying 10 it's 1400.00.

 

Measure?
You mean its not good enough to just floor the loud pedal and hope for the best...

Okay seriously, don't skimp on any safety equipment from chains and binders, to measuring sticks or good tires.