maximum weight per axle?

How do you go through two trucking schools, pass a state driver's test, and start your fist job without having a clue on this? Not picking just asking. You should be getting some money back from a trucking school or two.

 

Some states may have different limits for state hiways but the interstates have the same rules pretty much everywhere , you have to watch out for bridge limits which the Truckers atlas has a pretty good list of them.

 

If I have 11500 on my steer, 34900 on my drives and 33600 on my trailer, do I move the rear tandems or my 5th wheel?? Please help thanks

 

Move tandems 1 click forward. Move 5th wheel forward 2 click. Move driver seat forward 2 clicks.

 

Hand, on a standard 18 wheeler the limits are 12,000 34,000 and 34,000. As long as you are not severely over grossed you have some leeway on those front axle tractor and trailer tandem weight limits. It don't really matter what the top limits are on the front axle if you have near 34,000 on the tractor tandems and near 34,000 on the trailer tandems. You really need to buy a Truckers Road atlas ASAP. Also some carriers put loading information in their permit book. Further if this is confusing you I suggest you contact your safety dept ASAP. Overweight tickets can be very expensive. Your company won't normally pay them either.

 

Standard is Steers @ 12000 - Drives & Tandoms @ 34000

 

The steer axle is legally allowed to weigh in at 20,000 pounds if each tire is rated to bear 10,000 pounds at the pressure it's inflated to.

 

You should ask someone at your company. They know your equipment better than any of us.

 

Are you kidding? The all-knowing mathematrucker knows exactly what kind of rig everyone in these forums is operating, what all their tire ratings are, what it says on the sticker inside their door about how much weight the axles are rated for, and whether a driver's dog is mean or nice. He knows everything!

 

Must have been a beer load! Hope it worked out.