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Just bought my first big truck need some advice on length laws

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by texan007, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. Aug 29, 2010 #1
    texan007

    texan007 Medium Load Member

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    I bought a Pete 387 this week and I need to know what the law is for a car hauler length. I am trying to be compliant by getting out of my 1 ton and into a truck that can handle the weight. The law seems to say that I cannot be over 65 ft but I see drivers over that all the time in car haulers...hell I was over 65 ft in my 1 ton and never got fined. Most of all I NEED to support my wife and three boys safely. I'm doing what I can to make this work but I keep hitting huge walls. I am 36 yrs old and doing my best to start a new career and advice is welcome. Now I own a Chevy 3500 HD 2009, PETE 387 2004, 50 wedge Kaufman and I'm about to buy a 53 ft double deck that will haul 6-7 cars next week.

    Any advice is welcome..Thanks
    Bryan F.
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2010 #2
    Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    No overall length law on the interstates...most states only allow 53' trailers (some allow 57')... but off the interstate that's a different animal altogether.

    buy a rand McNally truckers atlas and look it up...
     
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  4. Sep 3, 2010 #3
    American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure on the laws, but my dad drives a NASCAR Car hauler and it's 60' Long and they don't have any problems with LEO's.





    American Trucker
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2011 #4
    JT3

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    First thing's first car hauling has it own set of rules. Car haulers are considered specialized equipment and do have length laws. Each state can set its length with a limit no shorter than 65 feet on a high mount and no shorter than 75 feet on a stinger. Florida is one of the few states that check length on a regular bases and the fine is $100.00. Reference regulations 658.5 and 658.13 (e) (1) (i) and (e) (1) (ii).
     
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    123456 Thanks this.
  7. Apr 27, 2011 #5
    SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    Florida checked me when I had my dually and 48ft enclosed, with my Pete and same trailer, no one cares.
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2011 #6
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Congrats on wanting to run legal. Fines can make your day less happy... hehehehee

    Mikeeee
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2011 #7
    SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    BTW, congrats on moving up to a semi, you're life will be alot easier. I'm glad I went with a semi tractor to do the job my dually did..... Braking is the major thing I like.

    Does you trailer have air or electric brakes?
     
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