Over weight on steers

You may not be understanding what I’m referring to. Is it possible the fifth wheel rails are bolted on the frame too far forward. I have driven trucks when the fifth wheel is ‘slid all the way back’ , the fifth is directly over the rear rear axle. In other words the fifth wheel is right above the back back tires.

 

What size fuel tanks do you have, and were they full when you scaled?

 

No it goes back to the lowest weight rating.

 

Take the truck back to the dealer, and ask. Not sure if fifth wheel installation is a factory, or dealer responsibility in the Volvo universe.

 

I have a '22 860 with the Volvo motor. I regularly run in excess of 13,000 and my kingpin is centered directly between the tandems. Volvos are notorious for being nose heavy. Our Volvos are spec'd to run that heavy and run a heavier weight rated steer tire than the rest of the non-volvo fleet. With heavier rated tires a scale won't even look twice at you, even at Cali scales, as long as you aren't over gross.

 

Why would someone put a 12500 axle on a modern truck ? Unless it’s a day cab or very small bunk most are over 12000 empty regardless of brand .