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Specialized trailers designed to haul superloads are often built using trailer jeeps, dollys, and bridges to create a broad range of designs and axles.
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The Bridge Formula helps protect our bridges from wear and tear. The formula is explained in detail with images and step by step instructions.
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Understanding axle weights is extremely important in the heavy haul industry. Knowing the tractor trailer axle weights is vital to ensure a shipment is hauled legally. The first thing to point out is there are several different types of axle configurations. Secondly, states vary about what the rules are for these different axle configurations. So lets break it down: Axle Configurations Steer – The first axle and in fact steers the tractor. Single – A single axle is generally seen in a smaller tractor trailer setup or on a spread...
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A specialized trailer allowing for long, tall and heavier loads. The additional axle allows for more weight while the stretch allows for longer loads. A trailer with broad capabilities but sacrifices legal weight for these added benefits. This trailer is not all that common so it is necessary to plan accordingly on your shipment. Use of this trailer is for over dimensional and heavy haul loads. Step Deck Stretch 6 AXle Trailer Dimensions Equipment Dimensions Trailer Length – 48′ to 65′ Upper Deck Length...
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View the steps involved in loading an excavator and watch a video of one being loaded.
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Learn the flatbed trailer dimensions! Both the actual trailer dimensions and the max legal commodity dimensions for a flatbed.
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Step Deck dimensions. We have diagrams a video and more that explain the dimensions of step deck or drop deck trailer.
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The do’s and don’ts of load dimensions. It’s not just a science, but there is an ettiquette to it as well.
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The fifth wheel, it’s certainly not a wheel. We’ll show you exactly what it is, what it does, and how it works.
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Frost Laws – It’s not just about the when, where, and why, but about the cost too!
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