Weird drive axle weight situation

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jdm5jdm5, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I see what your problem is. If I felt I had to go down major western grades at 80k and 75 mph, I guess I'd feel the same way. That can be dangerous. Maybe it is best you stick to the light loads. we'll handle the heavy lifting.
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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  4. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    My problem is I get paid by the mile.
    I do everything to maximize my miles,run nights,run light,run fast and try to run my drive clock out every day if possible.
    :biggrin_25525:
     
  5. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Another "paid by the mile" sucker...or a company driver trying to pretend he's got skin in the game.
     
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  6. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Every time I see a hood,I get a big laugh.
    :dontknow::laughing3::laughing3::laughing3:
     
  7. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    Get that guy on the fork lift out of your trailer, he is moving around trying to get your attention.
     
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  8. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    No they won't. Cat does not certify the axle weights. Only the gross weight. And any one that's ever used a cat scale and read the cat scale ticket knows this.
     
  9. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Another useless guarantee..:biggrin_25513:
     
  10. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Not true, I loaded in Marshaltown IA, 79000 pplus, thought all was good CAT scale ticket said my drives were at 33500. Got to the Utah/NV southbound scale and was tagged for 35500 on my drives, adjusted my tandems, and was on my way. Sent a copy of the Utah ticket and the CAT scale from Marshalltown to CAT the sent me a check for the fine, covered it 100% and did so in time to cover the ticket. This happened to me not the freind of a cousin. CAT does guarentee the axle and gross.
     
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  11. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    80,000... did you lose a trailer?

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    "Not safe" :rolleyes:
     
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