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Overhanging load between truck and trailer, is it legal?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KylerLaird, Jan 1, 2019.

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  1. Jan 1, 2019 #11
    D.Tibbitt

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    I think its mostly out of date by now probably..i made it awhile back when i hauled alot of rebar, not so much anymore...ur better off finding one online thats more accurate.. Im sure u could find something.. Or u could go state by state and make ur own, can find all the regs online pretty easily
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2019 #12
    INRUT

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    Don’t listen to this unless you want a ticket, I can think of 3 states that are 53’ only or you need permit, I’m sure there’s more.
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2019 #13
    KylerLaird

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    There appears to be no limit for California. I would have expected that if anyone was going to be a problem, it'd be CA. Additionally, there appears to be no "10ft off back" rule for CA.

    Overhang

    TO THE FRONT OF A TRAILER:
    (This statement is not taken directly from the CVC.) A load can extend off the front of a trailer with no length limitation as long as it does not interfere with the safe operation of the tractor, e.g. air hoses, turning movements, etc.

    TO THE REAR:
    Per CVC Section 35410, the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase. The wheelbase of a semitrailer shall be considered as the distance between the rearmost axle of the towing vehicle and the rearmost axle of the semitrailer.
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2019 #14
    nikmirbre

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    Sure there is..... idk what states OP is specifically needing but I can tell you the legality concerning the south and a lot of the east just from running various permitted loads on a 53 flatbed I have....
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2019 #15
    Nothereoften

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    You use to be able to get an oversized guide book at certain truck stops, was about 20$ 10 years ago not sure now
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2019 #16
    brian991219

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    Keep in mind, in many states these overhang rules are for non-divisible loads. Loads such as cars and multiple pieces of machinery may not be permitted any overhang on 53' trailers. I dealt with this daily running high-mount (conventional 5th wheel) auto transport trailers.
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2019 #17
    BCV

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    Yep. I-10 in Florida will give you a $1,000 ticket that has to be paid before you leave the scale for being over length with a car bumper hanging off the rear...
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2019 #18
    Cattleman84

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    Isnt Ooida trying to get the wording of that rule changed to allow high-mount auto transporters the ability to over hang the front the same as traditional auto transporters are allowed? I think I remember hearing something about this and how it affects auto transporters pulling high-mounts recently.
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2019 #19
    brian991219

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    They submitted a request for FHWA to reconsider their interpretation of the regulations. That's the kicker, overhang on a high-mount auto transporter hasn't always been prohibited. The FHWA issued guidance that is based solely on an accompanying image that shows a head rack carrying a car, the regs say "may" not "must" or "shall".

    Typical of regulations. What started as a gift to car haulers back when trucks were much shorter has become a burden since they can't keep up with the longer vehicles we have today.
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2019 #20
    vavega

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    F A Q's
    click on what is considered "legal" dimensions in each state
     
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