Running gear for flat/step

The earning part is bang on. They have absolutely zero comprehension of what we get paid. I still, running the way I do, get at least $1.25 a mile AFTER my fuel is paid. their trailer, their authority, and so on. Most of the time it is considerably more, with an average of probably $2 a mile after fuel.
Going off his previous thread in the (supposedly) owner operators forum regards the weight deal mate.

Yet again, wrong information was handed to you bud.
This is exactly why I suggested posting here and not in the other forum...
You can go way heavier on 5 axles in most states, and some times of the year lighter (frost laws). Ever noticed a 3 axle truck with bigger front tires? That is what is called a "heavy 3 axle". 46k lbs rears and a 20k lb front axle. So with a 5 axle setup, assuming suspension and tires are right on the trailer, that truck can be up to 112k lbs on FIVE axles. Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma are the main ones (IIRC) that are 20k an axle only. This is why you may hear of folks loading in Illinois heading West, but dropping down through Mo, Ks, Co, and then back up to 80 into Wy.

Martin

 

funny thing is you can get weight for Ne. if running state or US highways. Interstate they get a little hoky.
Mo. will only give me 126k on 7 I keep hearing Unless I want to wait on what they call a super load permit. So I go around

 

I have got @43k for Mo a few times IIRC. Not an issue, but they may be like Illinois where they have a thresh hold for permits and self issue. I know we can get an Il permit in 5 minutes if under 120k lbs

 

Yea, it's the threshold I'm allways over and they tell me 3/5 days for a permit. So I take the long way sometimes.
Just like Fri. late on a bid. I was asked which way to rte. it. I said around Mo. as it would of put me right at the cutoff for easy permit issue or wait for one.

 

I always have to buy the super load permit in IL because of my steer weight

 

No boundaries to push.
Just like Iowa says 20k an axle, Illinois says 23k an axle. Just have to know the rules, not break them

Martin

 

Thank you for your service. 05-06 and 09-10 in Iraq Transportation. Just returned to trucking. Great information here.
I am thinking about returning to O/O status. I pulled a stepdeck prior to deployment '97 FLD.
I'm leaning towards an aerodynamic truck. 500hp, 13spd, 3:55 rears and a comfortable for couple sleeper. Any suggestions? Used pre emission.
What about a tri-axle step and a lift axle w/single drive axle?

 

Your way over thinking this trucking has changed a lot in the last six years pre 03 model in a 500hp pre-omission aerodynamic truck really limits you, I'd be looking at flatbeds not stepdecks I've about made my mind up to sale mine as I just never use it. Keep reading the last thing you want to do is start out with specialized equipment and don't meet your expectations and need to sell.

 

I am about to buy a Step Mr. Bayou..... Your post above brings the question to mind, why you selling yours, and suggesting that Lost Navigator go Flat instead of Step? Also would like to know what limits you speak of regarding a pre-egr truck? The only limit I can think of is CA, which in my opinion is no loss when it comes to open deck freight. What am I missing here?