Looks do-able, but very hard to be certain... your measure on latest photo shows 62' figure 75' for OTR.
I've never seen a formula for what construction co's use, but they may be better answer than us trying to eyeball it... or catch a trucker w/ $20 and ask him to try it.
Best luck to your new location!
Would a 53' footer fit?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ajdude101, Jul 10, 2013.
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I want to thank you guys for your time. You really helped me a lot. I just don't want to have a driver curse me out when they have to come pick up my stuff, ha.
I have one more question:
If I were to move into a warehouse with NO loading dock, just an ground level oversized overhead door (it's huge), would I still be able to load 26 pallets into the truck?
I was thinking maybe I can fork a pallet jack into the truck, and then fork my pallets into the truck and manually move them to the front of the trailer with the pallet jack.
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I've done that before. The pallet jack comes off the truck and the forklift places the last two pallets on the tail end.
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If you can see it in your mind, it can be done. I have never met a person that was determined to do something not get it.
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I've got to admit that I am extremely impressed with your forethought and intelligence in looking ahead for this type of problem. We can't count the number of small business who open up in a hole in the wall, then expect a driver to be able to put a '53 foot trailer into a space that a motorcycle would have trouble getting into.
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Have done it many times, helps if lot is level or slightly declined to nose of trailer. (have driver dump suspension air if needed) You can do it yourself, or have freight broker list it as driver assist load and charge extra (IDK $50-$75?)
I haven't seen listed what you are shipping? Just a few thoughts that may help.
- Manual loading takes time, most brokers charge you detention over 2 hrs.
- Tall / top heavy pallets are much harder to maneuver w/ hand jack.
- They make movable outdoor dock ramps. ---> http://www.americansurplus.com/used-yard-ramps.html
- You mention 26 pallets, have you considered if the truck can scale it? ---> http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/brdgcalc/calc_page.htm
- Most loads @ 45,000 lbs = < 24 pallets (all pallets being equal weight)
- Could product be shipped on flatbed?
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I ship pretty light stuff, less than 1,000lb per pallet.
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I edited, after your response. Could you ship it on flatbed?
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Can't ship on a flat bed unfortunately. My problem is this:
I have a Mercedes Sprinter which I use to haul palletized cargo. Since it isn't dock height, I need to find a warehouse with an overhead door so that I can unload the pallets. However, I ship via trailer so I would also need a loading dock. In NJ, it is VERY hard to find a small space with both ground level door and loading dock. So I am basically stuck because the Sprinter is limiting me. I am currently in a warehouse with both the van door and loading dock, but I have to move out soon. So that's my dilemma, lol. -
Getting better picture now, thx.
Consider a manual or electric 'walkie' forklift for Sprinter? If you choose overhead door location, I wouldn't worry much about manual hand jack loading @ 1,000 lbs ea.
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