How's Everyone Doing in LTL Right Now?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mike2633, Aug 23, 2022.

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  1. hotrod1653

    hotrod1653 Road Train Member

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    I thought you’d need a tandem axle for twin 48’s myself, but I’ve only seen the single axle ones used. They are definitely heavier than the typical XPO style I got used too. Took a LOT of effort to move that thing a few feet when I broke my set.

    I’m not even gonna try to back it up while hooked to the trailer. Lol.
     
    hotrod1653, Jul 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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    As long as you don't exceed the 1K lbs of freight per linear foot in the nose that single should scale just fine.
     
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    Used a single axel dolly daily never had any problems.
    State LCV permit was terminal to Interstate to terminal.
     
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    That’s probably true, but typically long boxes have 6 more inches of kingpin setback, and deep pin trailers are another story entirely. I was curious if that would have any effect on turning.
     
    MACK E-6, Jul 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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    Also depends if you have manual or electric jack. Those electric jacks make them lift gate stops a breeze. Especially if you have to take it up a drive way that's a hill and you have to walk a long distance
     
    jtaran06, Jul 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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    50 P&D drivers.

    2 electric jacks.

    May the best man win.
     
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