Weight Distribution

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  1. Dec 16, 2017 #11
    deafaviator

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    It’s not funny. I’m 215. Not 240.

    ;)
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2017 #12
    Mooseontheloose

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    Is that overweight on the steers?
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2017 #13
    Mooseontheloose

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    Sorry, just looked it up and I saw the caveat about the ratings of the steer tires and that they can go up to 14000
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2017 #14
    Hammer166

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    Actually, on the Interstate, the only limit of steers is 20,000#, provided your truck is spec'd to handle that. It's just considered another single axle. Off the Interstate is another animal, as that's controlled by the states.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2017 #15
    deafaviator

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    [​IMG]

    Out of curiosity, what would’ve been the approximate fines and consequences for rolling like this? Standard two axle tractor and 48’ tanker with tandems.
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2017 #16
    Hammer166

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    Totally depends on the state. It could range from $1000's and you're not moving until it's right, to a couple hundred bucks and be on your way.
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2017 #17
    deafaviator

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    Gotcha.

    Pulled away from shipper last night expecting the usual 45k load. Felt way off. Much heavier and the surge was kicking my ### like a coked up madman which doesn’t usually happen, plus the whole rig felt much more top-heavy.

    Immediately made a beeline for the nearest scale and sure enough I’m pulling 15,000 lbs too much.

    Went back this morning and had them take all the excess off.

    60k of product in a tank 3/4 full. Jesus now that’s a wild ride.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2017 #18
    Hammer166

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    Somebody hit the wrong button on their calculator!
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2017 #19
    pmdriver

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    Some of those scales you will find that much of a change when you adjust and reweigh on the same scale.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2017 #20
    deafaviator

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    Used the wrong number from the strap chart.
     
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