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Weight allowance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by M&T Heavy Haul Specialist, Jun 12, 2013.

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  1. Jun 12, 2013 #21
    jbee

    jbee Medium Load Member

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    You're 20 and been a trucker for 25 years? May want to fix that little tidbit.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2013 #22
    M&T Heavy Haul Specialist

    M&T Heavy Haul Specialist Bobtail Member

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    No I created this account for me and my dad who has been a specialized heavy haul trucker for 25 years.
     
    M&T Heavy Haul Specialist, Jun 12, 2013
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  4. Jun 13, 2013 #23
    Ghost Ryder

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    Look in your vehicles manual for the GCWR, or Gross Combined Weight Rating.
     
    Ghost Ryder, Jun 13, 2013
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  5. Jun 13, 2013 #24
    Casual Trucker

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    11000+6700=17700
    26000-17700=8300 Pounds if your truck is full of fuel and all your Stuff on board
    and make sure you have two Axle's on that trailer you are pulling with your dually
    Try & Haul 8000 Lb and save a few pounds in case you didn't add wt. for straps chains binder etc.
    By the way what does you registration Say for gross wt.?
    For hot shots usually Gross Wt. 26000 LB
     
    Casual Trucker, Jun 13, 2013
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