Tractor Trailer Dimensions - Heavy Haul Trucking

Tractor Trailer Dimensions

When determining the tractor trailer dimensions, it’s important to understand that not all equipment is the same. Tractors come in different shapes and sizes and as such can make a difference in your shipping needs. Trailer dimensions also can vary considerably.  It’s best to determine the exact dimensions of your cargo first then determine the trailer that best suites hauling it.  Once you have determined the length, width, height, and weight, you will need to determine how it will be loaded on the truck and trailer.

legal flatbed dimensions.

Tractor Trailer Dimensions – Flatbed

• Length – 48′ long – Most trailers are 48′ long, but in some cases you can legally overhang either the front or rear of the trailer and still be legal.
• Width – 8’6″ wide – This is the max width throughout the US and Canada. Exceeding this dimension will require special permits.
• Height – 8’6″ high – The max legal height in most states is 13’6″, but when you account the flatbed height of 5′ your left with 8’6″  max height of your cargo.
• weight – 48,000 lbs – The max combine weight of the tractor, trailer, and cargo can not exceed 80,000 without a special permit.  This allows about 48,000 lbs for your cargo.

Stepdeck Trailer

Stepdeck Trailer

• Length – 37′ bottom deck and 11′ upper deck for a combined 48′ total length.
• Width – 8’6″ This is the max width throughout the US and Canada. Exceeding this dimension will require special permits.
• Height – 10′ The max legal height in most states is 13’6″, but when you account the stepdeck height of 3’6″ your left with 10′ max height of your cargo.
• weight – 46,000 lbs – The max combine weight of the tractor, trailer, and cargo can not exceed 80,000 without a special permit.  This allows about 46,000 lbs for your cargo.

Double Drop RGN Trailer

Double Drop Trailer

• Length – 28′ bottom well.  Front and Rear decks also have space. Total length 48′.
• Width – 8’6″ This is the max width throughout the US and Canada. Exceeding this dimension will require special permits.
• Height – 11’8″ The max legal height in most states is 13’6″, but when you account the double drop well height of 22″ your left with 11’8″ max height of your cargo.
• weight – 42,000 lbs – The max combine weight of the tractor, trailer, and cargo can not exceed 80,000 without a special permit.  This allows about 42,000 lbs for your cargo.

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