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Illinois kingpin to rear axle max?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JC1971, Dec 15, 2023.

  1. Dec 15, 2023 #1
    JC1971

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    Is it 42 1/2 feet or 45 1/2? I know Rand McNally says 42 1/2 but I've seen online sources say that's for Class 3 roads only and it's 45 1/2 for interstates. I always thought it was 45 1/2.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2023 #2
    slim shady

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    Can't help on that, But I've seen multiple times the Illinois scale around Lincoln il. Measuring big trucks for compliance.
    Pulling a tanker I have no worries lol
     
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    Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5540 (ilga.gov)
    Date Chamber Action
    1/8/2019 House Session Sine Die

    Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
    625 ILCS 5/15-107 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-107

    "Synopsis As Introduced
    Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals provisions providing that the distance between the kingpin and the center axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 42 feet 6 inches and that such a limit shall not apply to trailers or semitrailers used for the transport of livestock."
     
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    gentleroger

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    45 1/2
     
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