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How long is too long, 57'?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Guntoter, Sep 25, 2012.

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  1. Sep 25, 2012 #1
    Guntoter

    Guntoter Road Train Member

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    I have read a few threads about 57' trailers being a big deal. I am curious about "experienced" drivers concerns regarding longer trailers.
    My thought is the longer the trailer the less chance rookies are going to decide to drive trucks, less competition = better pay for guys willing to pull longer trailers.
     
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  3. Sep 25, 2012 #2
    DrtyDiesel

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    Who pulls a 57' trailer other than specialized?

    Ethan
     
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  4. Sep 25, 2012 #3
    Balakov100

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    57 and 59ft Trailers are legal in Texas.

    Moved a 57 only onnce from our Yard to a Shipper. Then picked up a 53ft going to NM.
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2012 #4
    Numb

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    I was scared when '53 came out.lol. my question is how will it be loaded?? when you have a '4o foot king pin to axle in Cali. alot of wasted space, if the freight is heavy.
     
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  7. Sep 25, 2012 #5
    Speedemon1084

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    57 is also legal in MS.
     
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  8. Sep 25, 2012 #6
    PackRatTDI

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    I once watched a guy back a 57 footer into the dock closest to the building at Coca-Cola in San Antonio, TX. It's #### near impossible even with a 53 footer to make it in the way it's designed which is clearly for Coca-cola short trailers.

    He had the tandems pulled all the way up. The tailswing on that sucker is MASSIVE, it could have starred in that Baby got Back video by Sir Mix-A-Lot.
     
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  9. Sep 25, 2012 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    The truck stops are not designed for 53's now, imagine most everybody with a 57' trailer in there. There would be alot of hoods torn off from the overhang swinging around.
     
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  10. Sep 25, 2012 #8
    112racing

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    more freight for the same money
     
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  11. Sep 25, 2012 #9
    Oscar the KW

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    Exactly, I see that now with flatbeds. Customer wants a 53' trailer not a 48', doesn't pay anymore. So why spend the extra money on a longer trailer for less pay, and less payload on loads not requiring a longer trailer. How did they ever ship their products before 53's?
     
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  12. Sep 25, 2012 #10
    TheRoadWarrior

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    starting to make race trailers in 57 ft.
     
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