Is it legal to drive 53ft trailer with tandems all the way back?

What is this atlas you speak of?

 

*****Disclaimer******
I am not an attorney nor do I pretend to be one. The pictures below were current as of 2009

 

I had one but my dog ate it.

 

In some states yes and others no. I think my state called the violation an "overlength violation." Lots of newbies only know 2 positions for the tandems, fully forward and fully back until they get a ticket.

 

overall length, no problem

king pin to trailer tandems, real axle or center of axles, ect. east coast has limits.

 

In those 3 states you’ll be fine. ID is the only one that has limits if you’re off the National network routes.

 

Unfortunately that's one I found wrong for Michigan, so to me the whole page isn't trustworthy.

 

I know Tennessee has a kingpin to rear bumper or rear axle limit

I think a 53 van is ok but a 53 triple axle RGN that doesn’t have the adjustable kingpin is about 8 inches over the limit , and they WILL cite you for it if they are paying attention when you roll through the scale .