Total legal width for flat bed trailer?

i don't believe load securemant counts in your width however if your empty and there not securing anything they may be considered over width, probably would never get hassled for it though.

 

Load securement does not count towards total width when in use. Ezrider is correct.

 

Securement devices are excluded from the 102" width but can't exceed 3" on each side.

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/publications/size_regs_final_rpt/index.htm#devices

 

yep, but the securement equipment is equipment put on to secure the load, not something permently attached to the trailer. just like stake pockets , on a 102 the 102 is measured from the rubrail to rubrail. d rings permently attached are no different than stake pockets.

you should also find what the rating would be for a welded on channel for load securement rating.

 

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that says the 3 inch limit is for non property carrying devices wouldn't chains and binders be carrying part of the weight?

 

Your eyes are better than mine. I'll put my glasses on. I guess that means tarping systems. I'll look some more. It's in writing somewhere.

 

Tarping systems...like conestogas? I believe the limit is 9 ft ( which would be 3 inches per side)