I believe 12000 is the heaviest weight that is legal everywhere. Yes, there are places you may be ok being over 12000. But up to 12000, with a properly equipped, properly maintained truck, is good everywhere.
What exactly is the steer axle weight limit?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1nonly, Apr 26, 2010.
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We all know what's ideal... but in this business things go wrong quick fast and in a hurry.I run a 2012 cascadia that seems ALWAYS overweight on steers. Fifth wheel always back. I do run a reefer that puts a lot of weight up front. My truck is rated for 20k on steers. I'd never run that tho. Tgru pa Ind and Ohio scales 12.2 brought me no issues
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My steer tires are rated for 13500.
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Every state is different for state highway, some will even let you ride with up to 20k.
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I haven't ever had an issue with running 12,300 in all 48, but never more than that.
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It is 20K........http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/658-17-weight-19725648
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What is this, the thread that won't die?
Oh, as to the original post. 12K? In my carhauler? Um,,, not happening very often (Yugos excepted.) If I get over 13.5K some places will come out and read the rating, but most of them know we run load range J on the front, good for 13.8 something. Of course, I can count on one hand the number of times I cross a scale while loaded in any given month. Just never seem to any on my selected routes!
SD let's you run heavy on the interstate, but on the 2 lane it's so many pounds per inch, and one of their favorites to write at Blunt.
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Rolled out of North Georgia loaded with beer, had 12,800 on my steering axle and came across every scale on I 75 in Georgia and Florida and they all let me roll across ok.
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