Numbers dont lie.

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Echo5kilo, Nov 19, 2019.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I can scale 45 as well, and I'm a heavy tractor, but the SS make it so you can actually carry some fuel as well.
     
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    I usually tare at 34,700 completely full
     
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    Im not up to snuff on the new stuff but i thought most fleets could do that with duals, twin 150s might be pushing it?
     
  4. Dave_in_AZ

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    I scale at just over 35K. If I ran SS, on trailer as well, it'd be just over 34K.

    I know Navajo was big on them, but I've seen more of their stuff with duals.

    I never believed in them.
     
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    I always see those squiggly marks on the road, as they pull onto the side with their super single flopping, grinding under the rim. What a $$ saving idea.
     
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    Super singles look cool until one blows and you can't go anywhere.
     
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    Not just that but in many cases if you blow out you're going to be replacing a rim too. That's not very cost effective.
     
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    Back in 2011 I was assigned a tractor with super singles at Poly Trucking. I figured they'd be a pain to chain due to the larger size/weight of the chains. Never had to thankfully.