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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jjpaez123, Oct 11, 2019.

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  1. Oct 11, 2019 #1
    jjpaez123

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    Can someone please help me!

    if a truck is overweight

    Steer Axle 12060 lbs
    drive axle 35000 lbs
    trailer axle 33760 lbs
    Gross weight 80820 lbs

    and the fuel-tank is empty how much weight am I supposed to remove from this load ?
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2019 #2
    snowwy

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    200 gallons of fuel. X roughly 7 lbs per gallon. = roughly 1400 lbs.

    1400 + 820 = 2220 lbs.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2019 #3
    jjpaez123

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    so If each pallets weights 950 we will have to remove about 2 pallets ?
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2019 #4
    Chinatown

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    I always top off the fuel tanks before picking up a load.
    I'd remove at least 1500 lbs. from the nose and that's leaves 500 lbs. for fuel.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2019 #5
    jjpaez123

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    that's exactly what I told the carrier to have his driver to fuel his tank before picking up he said that was not necessary.
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2019 #6
    Chinatown

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    The dummy should have listened to you.
     
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  9. Oct 11, 2019 #7
    S M D

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    Always gotta have at least 1/2- 3/4 fuel
    And you’re 2 pallets over weight
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2019 #8
    tscottme

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    At least 820 lbs, which would go along way to reducing your drive and steer axle violations. I'd call it an even 1,000 lbs to be removed and then you are legal but going nowhere due to fuel exhaustion, so the DOT and the Greenie Weenies are both happy.
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2019 #9
    truckdriver31

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    the problem is on the front. always set your trailer at the 41'. get loaded and weight. if not correct then take it back
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2019 #10
    starmac

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    If it was me, I would move 1000 pounds to the steer and ride watching my fuel, if it is going to be a pain to lose some weight.
     
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