Vehicle Sizes and Weights Handbook

Download or read book Vehicle Sizes and Weights Handbook written by J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by state and province, this convenient handbook provides facts, best practices, practical tips for managing size and weight issues, plus helps drivers determine lawful ways to configure their tractor-trailers or straight trucks. This single-source handbook features an overview of tractor-trailer sizes and weights compliance requirements for all 50 states and Canada. It includes: U.S. federal bridge formula and table U.S. kingpin to rear axle limits table by state Vehicle size and weight limits for U.S. and Canada Weigh station locations Idling restrictions Tire chain requirements Speed limits State and provincial size and weight contact information English/metric system common conversions Designed for professional drivers of tractor-trailers and straight trucks, the easy-to-use Vehicle Sizes and Weights Handbook is also an excellent reference for transport trainers, dispatchers, and safety managers.