Scaling

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rambling Pete, Jun 2, 2022.

  1. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    But would you feel 11k?
     
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  3. Six9GS

    Six9GS Road Train Member

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    I was still a bit new. It did seem alittle sluggish, so to speak. I just chalked it up to being a different trailer and one of our older ones too.
     
  4. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    I have no idea what you're talking about.

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  5. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    When I did OS/OW loads if there was no scale on sight then we would use an estimated weight based on experience but add 1500lbs per axle to the estimate (possibly up to permit max) for the first state permit to allow us to safely get to a certified scale.
    example: estimated permitted actual
    steers 12000 13200 11950
    drives 38500 41000 37400
    jeep 38500 41000 39300
    trailer 49500 52000 51500
    booster 20000 21500 18500
    (my apologies: the forum will not put the columns in the right spacing)
     
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