the weight a semi can haul depends on the empty weight of the semi subtract the empty weight from 80thousand pounds. eg ; 80.000 minus empty weight 21.000 equals 59.000 pounds in this instance the cargo that could be legally hauled is 59000 pounds total semi weight which includes all tarps, straps ,equipment and load equal 80.000 pounds
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∙ 15y agoWell, that depends on what it's pulling. The federal law allows a max weight of 80,000 lbs., including for double trailers. Some states will allow a truck pulling doubles to gross 92,000 within that state. They can haul as much weight legally as a tandem axle tractor-trailer can, so long as they remain within legal axle weights.
The word semi means half, or part.The tractor and trailer are two parts, hence semi truck and or trailer.
It can vary according to the configuration of the trailer axles. A straightforward tanndem, with no spread, is permitted 34.000 lbs. on the trailer axles, which would allow the combination to gross out at 66,000 lbs. A 10 ft. spread axle, on the other hand, is allowed to weigh 40,000 on the trailer axles, which would permit the combination to gross 72,000 lbs.
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To be legal for interstate travel with no extra permits the legal limit is 80,000 lbs. 20,000 lbs on single axles, 34,000 on dual axles. 12,000 on the steer axle .
Legally, about 140 - 150% of its tare weight. Most could haul significantly more if need be.
A refridgerated truck can haul 42,500-44,500lbs of good depending on how heavy the rig is. The truck can gross 80,000 total.
Gross 52,000 lbs
In the US, unless otherwise permitted, 80,000 lbs.
ABOUT 23,000 LBS ABOUT 23,000 LBS
Typically, between 44,000 - 48,000 lbs. of cargo, under US weight limitations.
depending on the truck, the weight of cargo etc . the fuel milage can be anywhere from 4 mpg to about 9 mpg
The best way to transport cargo from the warehouse to the dock is by semi truck.
Well, that depends on what it's pulling. The federal law allows a max weight of 80,000 lbs., including for double trailers. Some states will allow a truck pulling doubles to gross 92,000 within that state. They can haul as much weight legally as a tandem axle tractor-trailer can, so long as they remain within legal axle weights.
Most semi trucks are able to do long hauling. You should choose a relatively new truck that fits your budget.
Three or more. I've run units with 21 axles before. A typical line haul truck has five.
Depends greatly on the configuration of the truck and trailer but average cargo capacity is about 42,000 lbs or 4050 cubic feet.