The 1 pallet in the nose rule

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by iceman32, Sep 29, 2020.

  1. Roger.B1240

    Roger.B1240 Bobtail Member

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    I always ask the fork lift driver to load it based on pallet weight. sometimes spread it by putting one pallet between others to keep from being too heavy up front. At the end of the day, It's up to the driver to make sure its legal. 53 ft reefer can be tricky.
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    but, a pound is a pound. even if it takes 5,000 sparrows compared to 2 dozen swans.....
     
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  4. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    It's a reefer rule.
     
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  5. truckdriver31

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    ikr. secure the end of front half and the front of the second half. 4 straps
     
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  6. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    ikr. tell the shipper that since we are federal regulated. only the marshall's have our backs.
     
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  7. craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    Im thinkin you missed my sarcasim...Nope its 3.781 doz swans...
     
  8. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    African or European Swallow?
     
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  9. buddyd157

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    Tanzanian.....you silly boy.
     
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  11. striker

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    Ralston Purina is like that, each pallet going on the trailer is weighed before being loaded and it keeps track of the trailer, rarely are they overweight
     
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