HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN A STRAIGHT TRUCK HAUL

[@franka8377]

As a retired trucker, I remember critics telling me it don't take much to drive a truck, and my response was always, between calculating hours, miles, and weight distribution, you better be an A+ at math otherwise you won't have a CDL for long.

[@frankwells396]

I got my only ticket 15 years ago in a mixer truck. He was sitting by a small bridge. Only time I’ve ever been stopped or inspected. Thank you for the info. I learned something today

[@joes6883]

Very Informative guys. I knew what you were talking being a truck driver myself though I only drive a Tri-Axle dump truck and sometimes Quad-Axles. My Wife and I look forward to your next Vlog showing your travels around our nation. Continued Traveling Mercies to you both.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

joe s Thank you Joe :)

[@samraedeker8002]

Nice job explaining. Be safe and have a nice weekend.

[@silverspur8387]

Certainly a lot of factors you have to figure...you guys do,a great job... Thanks for sharing the info...

[@MrDaddieD]

Bridge Law is explained further and by each state in a Rand McNally Truck atlas. I have the 2018 version. It has all the info a trucker could need. Literally everything. Maps, mileage, truck stops with and without restrooms. I use it for route planning

[@benitorocha9766]

Thanks for the information,love y'all,be safe Heather and Jason. Keep on trucking. 💛💜💚💙

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Hi Heather & Jason! This is a good subject! Jason you cover that right on the head!! Bridge Law is the number one rule they always go for here in kalifornia. I work with lots of CHP on just this subject it was like they got brownie points every time the caught someone breaking it! Thank you for the video Peace, Love, & Expediting!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Hi kiddos. I totally understand about the weight thing. I bought a camper back in 2007 it match it up to a new F-150. Oh yeah that truck will pull it with no problems. But what you don't think about is when you load up the refrigerator and the freezer and all the crap you carry with you couple of coolers full of beer and sodas bicycles blah blah blah xcetera suddenly you should have bought an F250 Diesel. I totally get it😂👍

[@bonnieperkins4012]

Nice you give out great information for other truckers stay safe out there👍🏻💛👍🏻💛👍🏻💛

[@jamesflowers4508]

I usually carry 6600 pounds for my 26" box truck anything more yeah its possible but theres just no needs gets more sketchy lol im in Carolina and driving down hill with the freightliner. But the happy medium is that for me haha my air breaks agree also lol

[@gailjohnson6670]

Excellent video. You explained it very well. We didn't have heavy enough ply steer tires that we purchased from our local Good Year dealer. Was having poor steer tire total mileage and wear. Went to Sioux Falls, S.D dealer and he told us we weren't using a heavy enough ply steer tire. End of problem. Thank you for the video Heather and Jason. I watched it twice.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Gail JOHNSON Thank you Gail! Glad y’all got your problem solved. Safe travels :)

[@beegood9395]

Great video again. Good work. Stay safe. Be safe.

[@deantait8326]

Great info, explained well. I knew it but had long ago forgotten. THANKS for the lesson. Where's the new one ? 😁

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Thanks Dean 😁 The new one is still getting all the goodies put on 😉

[@samja25]

Thanks guys great info! Still learning so much from ya'll, hope you have a great weekend. Peace-Love-Expiditing!

[@geneharden9265]

Thank you what a great video because I didn't understand the formula for bridge laws. Now I want to say thank you now I understand it clearly now.

[@badboyadventures1455]

That little dog in the middle is awesome.

[@Blackdogoutdoors]

Excellent video! Great explanation of bridge law, so many drivers don't know this material. And often overlooked tire ratings. Wow, y'all should teach! If you ever decide you want off the road, you know what career to change to. Good instructors are hard to find! This is why I'll always consider you the best team running! Say hi to the babies for me, stay safe out there, keep up the great job! Love you guys.....

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

David Lamy Thank you David!! Hugs from us & the babies 😊🐶💙

[@mikethibault2909]

You guys are a amazing team

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Mike Thibault Thanks very much Mike :)

[@raymondbradley6788]

I think the big weight Factor with y'all too is them two babies!🤣🤣🤣🤣 y'all be safe.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Raymond Bradley LOL I think so to Raymond!! 😝🐶😂 Thank you 😊

[@SteelyPaw]

That was very interesting and right-on information. I've been watching trucking videos for the last 4 years and I've come to know a good bit about them them, they are all semi and heavy haul. You are the only straight truck video I watch, so I learned somethings I didn't know from you guys. I know too, each state has laws about the amount of weight allowed on their roads. Not you so much for you guys, but the Heavy Haul guys have to really concern themselves with each state weight requirements and also axle requirements as some recognize pusher axles and flip axles while other states don't, and some states want the truck to have a stinger, etc. It all boils down to your truck handling the load safely and the weight per axle allowed by the bridge law and the states you are going thru. That is why heavy haulers also need permits and get routed, even when its out of their way. I think Ohio has the highest most stringent laws for all trucks. You also have to be concerned about height when driving heavy haul as some states bridges are lower than others. Usually the requirement I believe is 13 feet 7 inches high for most states from the ground to the highest point of the load you carry. .........

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Pete_ Hine_Of_PA Thank you Pete :)

[@SteelyPaw]

You are welcome.... Jason probably already knew what I said, but since I know i thought I'd share it. I think you next truck should be a 5 axle straight truck with a 18,000 steer axle LoL.... I already drove a truck like the latter rigging, delivering large machines. They would take a regular tractor, cut the frame and stretch it for the length you want and add a another axle with dual wheels. The international I drove when I was young had a really long flat bed but only a day cab. The crane took up a lot of room too. Nothing like a big truck like that with a small gas engine and two gear shifts, as the truck was built in 1962. Ten to fifteen miles per hour going up a large hills loaded was the norm, for example when I went north towards the Allegheny mountains in PA. LoL.

[@brucedoxey5815]

Good info! Bridge Law? Who knew? (love the dogs.)

[@jsilguero3416]

Good info 👍 stay safe out there

[@JoeManLARockinEmpire]

Awesome video. Really Good. Thank you for sharing, two thumbs up👍👍

[@keith1065]

Great video as always guys. Love the t shirt Heather LOL :)

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Keith Dibley Thank you Keith :)

[@maxpuppy96]

I am use to putting on 20 pallets and hauling 49,000lbs. I just can't fathom 5000lbs. that's like 2 pallets you could essentially buy a big camper and have an area for 2 pallets and you wouldn't have to stop at scales or dot inspections, you could expedite in a camper and nobody would know your hauling anything, people in campers get away with murder overloaded no CDL no medical card its my criminal mind working the system. LOL!!! Damn Jason you did your homework, info out the wazooo!! I never understood the bridge law, length of the vehicle has something to do with it if you have a 53' trailer you really don't have to worry it when you have a short trailer like a container of a dump trailer, then what happens your over all length comes down and your 80,000 lbs that's why tri axle can only gross 73280 because they have heavier axles and are shorter its complicated and ever body has a different opinion even the cops. Strait trucks don't really have to worry about it, their wheel base is set where a tractor and trailer varies day to day.

[@brucejohnson3351]

I have been driving since 1969. Heard a lot of explanations about Bridge Laws. My tractor is 280 wheel base. Pull 53' reefer with 48" spread axel. And I still avoid Missouri and Illinois. I am legally able but cannot stand idiots who want to push the Bridge Laws. Most of my experience is in reefer

[@eugenehunter9044]

Thanks for the detail

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

tractors wit 22" trailers haul a lil more also. that bridge law can get confusing. great vid

[@ronaldwilson1653]

hey guys kind of getting late on my comment here had a stomach virus for a couple of days but I'm back to myself again. Jason great job on explaining the axle weights the bridge laws and stuff you do a great job on that and your drone videos are out of this world Heather I do have a question for you I noticed you guys got several appliances that you guys like to use when you cook on the truck do you go by certain wattages are does it matter what it is that you use our and do you have a favorite piece that you use to cook with a lot on there I have been curious about that. I seen the baby's back there a little bit look like they might have been having a great time looks like one of them was doing some editing of Their Own haha. Anyway and I know you guys got an anniversary coming up soon and I would like to send something to you so I'm going to ask you is it cool for me to send it to the PO box if not if you mind just sending me a good address I can send it to you guys it's going to be from me and Hope anyways you guys continue to keep up the great work that you're doing out there we love you guys very much we love the babies as always be safe continue to love one another can't wait to see your next vlog 💚🍀🚚

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Ronald D Wilson Thanks so much Ron!! Sorry to hear you were under the weather!! The appliances we have all run good off our inverter. We haven’t had any issues with them being too much wattage. I would have to say the one I use the most is our induction cooktop. I love that thing!! LOL the babies were playing behind us at the beginning of the video. 🐶 Awww thank you for wanting to send us something for our anniversary! 😊 You absolutely don’t have to do that but it is so sweet and so thoughtful of you & Hope. Yes our P.O. Box is fine to send to. Hope you are still feeling better & have a good week. Hugs & love to you & Hope 💗😊

[@wildcoyote34]

i'd love to be able to use 14 ply tires on my truck ,, i have 18 ply tires on my truck front and rear ,, 16K powered front axle and 3x 24K drivers ,,my truck having been built as an oilfield transport truck built in 1976 is not only 8 wheel drive but also capable of transporting 120,000 pounds ,, my licensed gross is 80K however because i don't transport oversize/overweight loads in fact rarely over 16-20 tons on a 32ft 4 axle drop deck

[@bjenkins803]

Thank you for the info! Helped a lot with my search for a truck.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

B Jenkins Glad it helped :)

[@kennykoester5701]

Good info guys😁🤗

[@kwest30038]

I love you guys videos... Thank you for explaining bridge law. What size is the box???

[@drec.134]

What about a tandem axle truck?

[@nickmauldin8825]

I drove a triaxle dump truck first 3 years of my career. We could haul 82,500. 80,000 plus 2,500 for the third axle But we could only do that on state and local roads. Interstates were 52,500.

[@nickmauldin8825]

This was in Alabama.

[@deanthakid9803]

Hi what's best way to acquire truck ? If you made such before can you repost link as I was looking for one. Much thanks and stay safe

[@waynegutschmidt7586]

Another great video . Very informative . Stay safe

[@nickyj3571]

Whats a class A engine? Is there a class B engine. My jobs fleet is mostly early to mid 2000s freightliner and international box trucks most 22 to 25 foot. Most loads are 10 to 14 thousand pounds and its like driving a kids go cart. Very slow most trucks we have cant even make it up hills. Both auto and manual we have a very weak.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Class 8 engine. Most likely y’all’s trucks are class 6/7 engines

[@nickyj3571]

@@TheCraftyTrucker and I was told my mechanics most of our trucks engines are turned down for less power Idk if thats true

[@louisglen1653]

When talking about weight you forgot to mention your two attack dogs!

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Louis Glen We sure did Louis!! They are the ones who add a lot of weight lol. 🐶😝😁

[@katherinekelly4528]

No snow chains? Need vlog on that.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Katherine Kelly We carry snow chains 👍

[@joseramirez-vi7yu]

Good information guys good video take care

[@bobbobi7485]

Do you need a CDL for that kind of truck it is showing on the beginning of video?

[@jasoncooper3588]

Do you need cdl to drive that kinda truck

[@marthagomez886]

Where did you get your truck custom maid? I'm looking to invest in a box truck.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Bolt custom truck in Fort Wayne IN

[@oldingonzalez371]

Hi guys i have a question. My truck in a volvo 780 and i have big room at back side. Can I extend the cab 110 “ I wish to have more space in my cab.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Oldin Gonzalez Hi!!! Not sure on that one. Really depends on your wheel base. Seen it done before. You could check with Cowtown sleepers. Here is a link to their website: www.cowtownsleepers.com/

[@glencampbell8242]

you guys should be instructors. so much info. thank you

[@gailjohnson6670]

That's what I was thinking.

[@Robertdrivesaway]

good video

[@DeeInvisible1]

Can I drive this truck with my cdl class B

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Yes class b would be perfect

[@DeeInvisible1]

@@TheCraftyTrucker thank you so much I will keep this in mind if I wanna go otr

[@geneharden9265]

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Then I wanted to know going down a grade how do you select the proper gear going if you a carrying a lite load or have load. Do you do the same procedures as a semi. I know it's alot but I am wondering and interested in finding out. Be safe out there and enjoy expediting.

[@mnicolay26]

Should be world wide known what ever gear a truck needs to go up without extreme effort is most cases the same for down weather permiting

[@geneharden9265]

@@mnicolay26 : I am a truck driver I was just wondering because they always say that the same gear you used to climb the hill is not the same one you come down in. Thanks for responding back.

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Gene Harden pretty much the same. It’s much easier in a straight than a 18 wheeler. The engine break does most of the work.

[@easttxskimo]

In your opinion should I go to a company and get my experience that way and then come out there or should I go to a school and then try to learn On My Own by buying a truck or getting a truck or getting with a company I mean I've never driven a truck before so can you let me know I enjoy your videos you guys are so informative and I love your relationship.

[@kinglaforest5769]

thank you

[@eddierodriguez1646]

Great content!!

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Eddie Rodriguez Thank you Eddie :)

[@karmasometimes7074]

Do you need a CDL to drive that truck

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Yes class B

[@unidentifiablerose9387]

Great Video!! Do they have Non CDL Straight Truck Expediter Truck in The Business. Under 26,000lbs? Thanks Guys. Be SAFE

[@haroldlm64]

Good info! Bottom line, you better know your truck! Don't just jump in and drive..

[@luckyyou774]

R u happy with your truck? Is it reliable?

[@Artimus128]

Ya know ya stuff , expensive if u don’t as you said 👍👍🇬🇧

[@Kaitlin24247]

What truck do i need to haul 25,000 pounds this is confusing haha

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Do you mean a 25,000 lb load?

[@Kaitlin24247]

@@TheCraftyTrucker yeah. I said.25,000 pounds

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Lol you need a truck rated for that, it’s pretty simple

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Here’s where I don’t understand your question. Are you hauling a 25k lb RV, are you hauling 25k lbs of freight, WHAT weighs 25k lbs that you are wanting to haul. There are so many different types of trucks that can handle that much.

[@Kaitlin24247]

@@TheCraftyTrucker I want to know what box truck can carry 25,00 lbs of freight pallets we are getting a 2021 fuso fe16g can only carry 10,00 yes thats the question what box truck to where i dont need a cdl.

[@hoangpham4468]

In VietNam, with this truck they modified and haul 22000 pounds, 5000 pound is not thing

[@ldwalker1000]

Good info,Thank you

[@lionelkoffewilliaify]

Do you need a cdl to drive a straight truck

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Yes class b CDL

[@wb6she]

Good video, thanks much..

[@timothyabraham6195]

Hey do you need a cdl for a truck like yalls??

[@billkramer2149]

With a spread axle trailer you can go 40,000

[@modeverything9949]

Bill Kramer I always wondered about that. Thanks

[@robwhite2207]

Do u guys still use the boosted boards? Keep up the great vids👍👍

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Rob White We do still use them every so often 😁 Thank you!!

[@86Lebowski]

12👍. Will you stay with FL for the next⛟?

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Mr PB. We’ve talked about a Cascadia but not 100% sure yet.

[@joewaite4980]

Hey Jason Unless I missed it did you say what your gvw rateing for your truck is If it is under 23,000, does it require a cdl ?

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Joe Waite Hi Joe! Our GVWR is 33,000

[@modeverything9949]

Joe Waite ours is 33k anything over 26k requires Cdl

[@black007die]

How long is your truck 36ft or 40ft?

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

40ft

[@mattpamp8204]

How much space does sailboat fuel use up???

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Matt Pamp 😝 More than you would think lol 😉

[@Onemattressatatime]

Good info

[@lm6817]

5k is two full pallets of onions or potatoes

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Lol good thing we don’t haul produce

[@lm6817]

@@TheCraftyTrucker I hauled produce for twenty years! It has its ups and downs like everything else. It’s easy to call the weight just by looking at the pallets. I was local, only between Mt Vernon Washington and Tacoma. I knew all the scale houses and how to get around em! Luckily, due to the close proximity of two major seaports, the CVE units around here have the stiffest boners for the container haulers!

[@banjobenson9348]

wow only 5k hope you get good mileage then, actually you should get good mileage.

[@luckyyou774]

Is there 5000pound loads available? I want to become owner operator

[@cougartpt793]

Hi guys 5000 pounds is only 2200 kgs that's not a lot lol from the wonderful land of oz

[@andygrant5861]

Dead on point

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

ANDY GRANT Hey Andy!! Thanks 😁

[@stevenharris1464]

10,000lbs

[@ozzieulloa6088]

Sail fule

[@leonardburns1780]

good news thanks for sharing ehhh

[@woodywaddell9844]

Yup,,,those two rottweilers must weigh about 300-350 pounds!

[@vandwellerhobojoekel5864]

I thought trucks were for working not rv'ing

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Nothing wrong with having the best of both worlds 😉

[@modeverything9949]

Hobojoe Kel you thought wrong. Just goes to show some people shouldn’t think to much

[@luisquesada8153]

I saw the weight title, and decided to watch you guys. You seem to get along real well and as a new trucker, very informative. Iam former Army veteran and dont want problems with law. I want to do things right and just making sure.

[@tpjkgj]

First like first comment #myfavoritecouple

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

Tito Quest Thank you Tito 😊

[@360republic5]

Do you guys have a email I can reach you at?

[@TheCraftyTrucker]

[e-mail]

[@cervantestrucking8165]

Good information