Illinois axle weight tolerance

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  1. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    Hello, in Illinois the limit on a tandem is 34,000. But I believe that there is a higher limit that is called axle tolerance, does anyone know what it is. What if I get caught on a weigh station with axle weight that is above 34,000 but within axle tolerance. Would I be required to rearrange my weight before proceeding? thanks
     
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  3. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I don’t think there’s a tolerance for legal loads.
     
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  4. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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  5. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Illinois is so broke they need all the money they can get, best thing to do when in doubt is navigate around the chicken house, all of them are easy to get around.
     
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  6. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    I try to do this in all states I travel through. I already have too many people in my pocket as it is.
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Maryland will allow you 1000 lbs tolerance on an axle or tandem on a non-Interstate hwy.
     
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  8. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Last time I was in MD in a truck 2008 or 2009. No plans of even visiting in a car but I do appreciate knowing that. Never know when things could change.
     
  9. DietCoke1013

    DietCoke1013 Light Load Member

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    Chicago is a ridiculously dense market. LOTS of $$$ in Chicago. You should know this especially if you're a trucker. Illinois is broke meaning the state gov can't balance a budget. I rarely stop at a scale in Illinois. The troopers are not nearly as aggressive as other states that don't have state revenue like Illinois.
     
  10. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    ok, so, no one knows for sure? What if I am stopped at a Illinois weigh station and my rear tandems are 34,500? 35,500? 36,000?
     
  11. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    Go around them if in doubt.
    Ill give you away around each if needed
     
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