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States and 40' max

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Mach, Aug 20, 2019.

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  1. Aug 20, 2019 #1
    Mach

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    I'm building a flat bed straight truck and I have the choice to get a 30' flatbed. If I were to do this, I would be a foot and an inch over 40'. How picky are states to this 40' law. I will mostly be running around the Eastern and central states. Stupid question I'm sure and I will probably have to settle with a 28' bed but I thought I'd ask
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2019 #2
    Powder Joints

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    The only thing we do with 28's is run them in set's.
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2019 #3
    npok

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    I thought the rule was 45' for straight trucks?
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2019 #4
    johndeere4020

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    Hrs talking about straight trucks not tractor trailers
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2019 #5
    Mach

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    45 does include the majority of the country, but unfortunately my area is dominated by 40 foot States. This is why I was wondering how strict these states maybe if I'm a foot over that limit

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  8. Aug 20, 2019 #6
    johndeere4020

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    Probably go years without getting caught.
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2019 #7
    Mach

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    I would like to believe that but all it takes is one dot cop doing an inspection to whip out a tape measure and go "oh boy son! You are 12 inches too long! Here's an oos sticker and a $12,000 fine for operating this death trap in my state". Lol
     
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    johndeere4020

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    The fine is that high?
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2019 #9
    Mach

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    I have no idea but knowing dot I wouldn't be surprised
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2019 #10
    Hammer166

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    Some of those states actually train their DOT to visually identify over-length straight trucks. @brian991219 posted that somewhere, I think. He's a safety consultant from that part of the world, hopefully he can chime in.
     
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