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Tractor + Trailer Length

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Raptor4X4, Feb 23, 2019.

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  1. Feb 23, 2019 #1
    Raptor4X4

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    1st post. Building an oilfield equipment trailer and been researching what would be best trailer and tractor combination. For the work I need a 53 ft drop deck. My first question is I keep seeing conflicting info. Are there really states with 65 ft max tractor and trailer length and if so how do you run a 53’ trailer without being over 65? One example I see of this is Louisiana if I am reading the info correctly. The second question.....where is a good place to find tractor specs with regards to total length, wheel base, front bumper to kingpin, etc? It seems impossible to find this online to allow determining total semi and trailer length. For example I have not been able to find the specs for a Kenworth W900 or W990 with the big studio sleepers.
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  3. Feb 24, 2019 #2
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    The Rand Mcnally Motor Carrier Atlas will tell your length listed by state. Wheelbases are different from truck to truck
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2019 #3
    x1Heavy

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    Using Manassas Virginia US 15 from Maryland down towards US 17. There is a section that's two lane past Tuscorora and below I-66 for a few miles then becomes a 4 lane divided highway. At that point the Law knows to stop OTR sleeper trucks pulling 53's and ticket for over 65 feet. They do not stop the 53's pulled by really short daycabs. OR say bulk trailers 40 foot pulled by whatever.

    I used to run that road so much in my day, even with a full sleeper tractor and a 53. However I have not been that way in 20 years roughly and they have been cracking down.

    If you drove a gas rig tanker truck, you are going to be about 45 feet if that plus a short mack daycab and be under 65 feet. Pretty nice for getting into and out of rigs where it's tight.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2019 #4
    Bean Jr.

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    On the national network, and a reasonable distance there is no total length limit. Also while making a delivery, you are allowed on truck routes in those states, virtually all of them, that limit to 65 feet.
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2019 #5
    Raptor4X4

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    Thanks for the quick replies guys. I pretty much decided I dont want to work in New Mexico lol.
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2019 #6
    Zeviander

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    Over 65ft means you just need an annual permit to run in the state. Caught me by surprise when I was looking at ND, yet my company runs 53-footers on 244" trucks through there all the time.

    Check OS/OD restrictions for actual maximums before you need expensive permits.
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2019 #7
    Raptor4X4

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    Its kinda ridiculous. New Mexico is the main problem for the work Im looking at. I researched some more last night and found some even crazier info there. I got another work opportunity Im looking at just using a F250 with a bumper pull trailer which is not even close to typical DOT of 26,000 lbs. According to NM DOT any interstate travel with GCWR over 10,000 lbs requires a CDL! WTF!
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2019 #8
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    You should probably read those rules several times, because you're wrong.
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2019 #10
    Raptor4X4

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    Hillbilly....I may be. I actually would love to be. What part is wrong?


    Edit: Ahhhh.....I think I got your point. I shouldnt stay up so late as it muddles my brain. Anything over 10K is listed as a Commerical Motor Vehicle, not that it requires a CDL.
     
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