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<blockquote data-quote="pickup" data-source="post: 513173"><p>the bridge law is something of a misnomer and a source of confusion. I think you're right on your weights, I am sure orangeputeh can refesh my memory but there is an extra problem with 53 foot trailers. In addition to the maximum weights on axles (like all trucks). The rear axle has to be a specified distance from the kingpin and yet the weights still have to be legal. </p><p>So, if you slide your tandems to get the axles weights correct you can be in violation of the bridge law in terms of distance from kingpin to rear axle. Also, these bridge laws are different from state to state. So if you cross a state border into a state that has a different bridge law, you are supposed to pull over at the first stop and slide your tandems. </p><p></p><p>For example of how restrictive can be. California wants the rear tandem far up from back or real close to the front, (third hole as those in the know would say). So your load might be legit in north carolina but if you are going to california for example, you are going to have to slide those tandems when you hit their border and still be good weightwise on the axles This restriction in terms of distance from kingpin to rear axle, only applies to 53 foot trailers so if you don't have to use it , great. There's a lot more to it but enough said for present purposes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pickup, post: 513173"] the bridge law is something of a misnomer and a source of confusion. I think you're right on your weights, I am sure orangeputeh can refesh my memory but there is an extra problem with 53 foot trailers. In addition to the maximum weights on axles (like all trucks). The rear axle has to be a specified distance from the kingpin and yet the weights still have to be legal. So, if you slide your tandems to get the axles weights correct you can be in violation of the bridge law in terms of distance from kingpin to rear axle. Also, these bridge laws are different from state to state. So if you cross a state border into a state that has a different bridge law, you are supposed to pull over at the first stop and slide your tandems. For example of how restrictive can be. California wants the rear tandem far up from back or real close to the front, (third hole as those in the know would say). So your load might be legit in north carolina but if you are going to california for example, you are going to have to slide those tandems when you hit their border and still be good weightwise on the axles This restriction in terms of distance from kingpin to rear axle, only applies to 53 foot trailers so if you don't have to use it , great. There's a lot more to it but enough said for present purposes. [/QUOTE]
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