Ideal load balance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bdog, Feb 4, 2021.

  1. Dockbumper

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    Thank you. Obviously another:biggrin_25514: successful teeter totter physics graduate! Congrats on your Degree!:biggrin_25525:
     
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    see i got them drivers thanking on there feet. all i ask is some start this convo at the petro or ta buffet
     
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    Only problem is you were apparently thinking on ONE foot. Bean Jr. and I were firmly planted ON BOTH FEET! lol:rolleyes::p just having a little fun. Don't go off on me:D. As to your 2nd point.......I do not start conversations with anybody at a TA or Petro buffet. BTW........I haven't seen a single TA or Petro Buffet open in almost a year. However, the BUFFET AND SALAD BAR are open at Dottie's in Missouri.
     
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    ikr. wonder if they will open back up soon
     
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    Not if you'd started, and ended, with tandems at the ### of the trailer.
     
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    Has anyone ever heard of steer weight being enforced?
     
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    Yup, westbound POE on 80 in Oregon.
     
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    If you mean "weights over 12K", no. Essentially because there is no such limit in almost all (all?) states. The limit is the lower of 20K, your tire capacity and your front end rating. Our new truck runs close to 14 every week, but tires and ratings are sufficient. As long as we burn enough fuel to get below 13.6 before going into BC, we're good.
     
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    You can't change the rules in the middle of the game!:rolleyes::biggrin_25523:.
     
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    Just call me Uncle Sam
     
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