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<p>[QUOTE="brian991219, post: 8400041, member: 122252"]Short answer, no, your combination does not meet the definition of an automobile transporter. Most states will classify you as a flatbed with a divisible load, which eliminates any overhang. I will break it down further as below (NN is the National Network of highways includes US Routes and Interstates)</p><p><br /></p><p>NJ no overhang, 53' trailers allowed BUT anything over 96" wide is only allowed on NN and 102 routes</p><p><br /></p><p>NY no overhang either end of trailer or up to total length of 53' cargo</p><p><br /></p><p>CT no overhang, 48' trailer on all roads except NN, 65' overall extreme length for truck-trailer combos</p><p><br /></p><p>RI appears to allow 3' to front of power unit, 4' to rear of trailer, no 53' trailers off NN, 41' kingpin to rear axle</p><blockquote><p>They don't have a clear definition of auto transporter or divisible load. I may be wrong though.</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>MA I am not sure about, can't find my clear guidance sheet for them</p><p><br /></p><p>PA no overhang, 65' extreme bumper to bumper on combinations off the NN, also 96" width off the NN[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="brian991219, post: 8400041, member: 122252"]Short answer, no, your combination does not meet the definition of an automobile transporter. Most states will classify you as a flatbed with a divisible load, which eliminates any overhang. I will break it down further as below (NN is the National Network of highways includes US Routes and Interstates) NJ no overhang, 53' trailers allowed BUT anything over 96" wide is only allowed on NN and 102 routes NY no overhang either end of trailer or up to total length of 53' cargo CT no overhang, 48' trailer on all roads except NN, 65' overall extreme length for truck-trailer combos RI appears to allow 3' to front of power unit, 4' to rear of trailer, no 53' trailers off NN, 41' kingpin to rear axle [INDENT]They don't have a clear definition of auto transporter or divisible load. I may be wrong though.[/INDENT] MA I am not sure about, can't find my clear guidance sheet for them PA no overhang, 65' extreme bumper to bumper on combinations off the NN, also 96" width off the NN[/QUOTE]
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