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What ever happened to 57’ trailers?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Midnightrider909, Dec 1, 2018.

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  1. Dec 1, 2018 #1
    Midnightrider909

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    I remember seeing some of these back when I was driving for Dick Simon in the late 90s but then I quit trucking for 15 years and now I don’t see them anymore. How come they disappeared?
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2018 #2
    justa_driver

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    I dont know if Arnold got rid of theirs before or after US Express took over 50% ownership? They may still have some but I havent seen any in a long time?
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2018 #3
    Midnightrider909

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    I suspect the extra four feet led to a lot of backing accidents in tight truck stops and were a liability.
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2018 #4
    Rugerfan

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    Gardner tricking uses them in California and Knight uses them in Texas
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2018 #5
    MachoCyclone

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    I've seen Frito Lay use them.
     
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  8. Dec 1, 2018 #6
    justa_driver

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    Yea Arnold just used them to run back and forth across 10
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2018 #7
    MachoCyclone

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    Also, H.E.B (Texas Grocery Store chain) uses some 57s.
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2018 #8
    Kshaw0960

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    I used to work for Lane who was bought by LinkAmerica who was bought by Arnold and they all had a bunch of 57’ trailers. They are legal in TX and some of OK.
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2018 #9
    magoo68

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    Right turn accidents were/are high due to the excessive tail swing . I’m not sure if that plays into it
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2018 #10
    RustyChops41

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    Many 57' trailers are/were "Road-Railers" that railroads could literally string together atop removable articulated bogeys using the trailer floor/chassis itself as the stressed unit.
     
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