Paul Jakubicek Last month, we highlighted the changes in Maine concerning the Kingpin to Rear Axle Distance. These changes are now reflected in the Maine code found and there are several additional changes as well. In references to trailers, the Maine code now includes references to ‘Tiny Homes’. Maine allows logging trucks at Canadian weights to access … Read more
Maine is in the process of legislating changes to the Kingpin to Rear Axle law. Their previous limit was 43′ from Kingpin to Rearmost Axle. Now, after receiving confirmation from the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, the limit is being enforced at 45′ 6″. This allows for a lot more flexibility in operations, especially for trailers equipped with tridem axles.
Previously, our link was to an older link. Now, the Maine code links is set to this valid link.
The previous Ohio state link was not working, replaced it with this online version: https://law.justia.com/codes/ohio/2019/title-55/chapter-5577/
Updated the Colorado State Link to: https://casetext.com/statute/colorado-revised-statutes/title-42-vehicles-and-traffic/regulation-of-vehicles-and-traffic/article-4-regulation-of-vehicles-and-traffic/part-5-size-weight-load
You can use this one document to see what one specific truck can weigh across different jurisdictions. This table will also tell you what the maximum axle weights are in each US State and Canadian Province, which bridge law, if any is needed, and whether a permit is required.
You can use this one document to see what one specific truck can weigh across different jurisdictions. This table will also tell you what the maximum axle weights are in each US State and Canadian Province, which bridge law, if any is needed, and whether a permit is required.
Updated Michigan Super Single Tires to specify their weight. Generally, if super single tires are at least 13″ / 330mm in width they can attain the same weight limits in MI as dual tires.
The Big Truck Guide database contains dimension limits for 27 truck types. Pictures of each dimension are shown, with examples of straight truck limits, semi truck limits, and limits specific to B Trains, A trains and other trailers.
A new report by the Carbon Tracker Initiative highlights a reality that will soon be apparent to everyone. Fossil fuels are something that will come to an end, and the world will move to other sources of energy. Not only because it is better for the environment, but most importantly, because it will be cheaper. Which energy sources will be used for powering heavy trucks in the future?