2006-06-19 01:20:12 · 4 answers · asked by ROBERT C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
YOU are looking for bridge weight factors so you do not go over the gross weight for a given single(straight or box truck) or combination( power unit and trailer ) D.O.T. has this information .you may obtain it from a state web site or from a DMV in your state .
at any rate the load should be equally distributed on the truck not to exceed the total gross weight allowed(vehicle weight and load weight total) .michigan for example :2 axle tandem 45' trlr with 3axle tandem tractor can not exceed 80,000 lbs gross after loading.loading on about 42,000 lbs gives you a cushion under but not over the 80,000 gross limit and the driver is more comfortable not being right up to his max gross limit.
check the load capacity of the vehicle you are loading and calculate the amount that can be loaded on at equal distribution on the entire truck.if the truck is partialy loaded subtract the gross weight from the trucks capacity to carry this will leave you with the gross you can load on to complete .always load equally and proportional to keep the transporting platform evenly weight distributed.
2006-06-19 03:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by dinosaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local Dept. of Transportation office - the state should provide flyers with tips. Or, I know that you can also check out truck rental places like U-Haul or Ryder - they should have their safety loading instructions on their websites.
2006-06-19 01:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by ncstacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply stated: do not load this truck unless you are experienced
2006-06-19 01:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
search it on thje web buddy.......don't post questions like this.......
2006-06-19 01:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by Jar Jar Binks 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋