Would you run this overweight load?

Try scaling without setting your breaks and go from thetr. I have a fixed fifth wheel and if I set my breaks, my steers would be over 12k too.

 

If you're in a cascadia the stock front end is rated 12.5k from Freightliner

 

Is that what his weights are?The scale ticket looked blurry.Anyway I too would go with it.

 

I would be hesitant to move the 5th wheel to optimize the setup until I knew more about his fuel load and was sure there were no brakes keeping the rig in a "bind" but without any other information, I'd say maybe move the 5th wheel back one hole next convenient opportunity, and then forget about it.

But it's not like a truck builder to build a truck with the 5th wheel all the way up, and where there is only 33k on the drives and already 12.5k on the steer (regardless of fuel load) so I'm inclined to think the rig may not have been in a "neutral position" on the scale or we're dealing with something other than a newer stock fleet truck.

Last 3 newer fleet trucks I've been in, all the way forward was the best 5th wheel position for weight distribution, plus you get the added benefit of increased MPG if pulling van/reefer

 

Yeah roll driver roll, most states allow 12,5 on steers

 

yeah, i had a hard time seeing as well.

 

Fuel weighs about the same as water... 8(.3) pounds per gallon. It will burn off quick.

 

Most states you can have over 12000 on the steers ,
the legal weights for each state are listed in your atlas.

 

Like others have said,m it might not be over on the steers.
There are three ratings that are looked at.
1. Axle weight. On a sticker on the door jab. Frequently 12k or 12.5 k for fleet trucks.
2. Tire ratings. Check the tires.
3. State ratings. 20k is not uncommon, but there are like 30 different ones across 48 states. Check the atlas for the states you are driving through. If you don't have an atlas yet, get one. You can also let us know which states and I'm sure someone will give the weights.

 

If I slide my 5th wheels,I can make this legal,right?