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History of semi trailer length

Updated: 10/20/2022
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In General;

30' 1930 - 1950

35' 1950 - 1960

40' 1960 - 1982

48' 1982 - 1989

53' 1989 - Current

State by State varies a lot. Federal minimum of 48' is imposed on all states.

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