I agree mostly on state police load masters however I believe if your non commercial, not driving like a complete moron speeding, tailgating, etc, load is secured over regs ex would be properly running 4 chain binders in weight ratings on all 4 corners on a 10k piece of equipment, they are more likely not to bother you. However if you were non commercial hauling a D4 cat with a one ton speeding down the freeway you shouldn't be driving imho. Being involved in an accident and being overweight is entirely a different story especially if you being overweight contributed to the accident imo.That all depends on how close a DOT officer is and his mood. Believe me, they don't differentiate. I've seen them ticket non commercial rigs too and you don't want to ever have a roadside inspection either. Always wanted to be a DOT officer as I know exactly what to look for and I'd need a thick citation book as well.
Back then I could look at tires and tell if the trailer was overloaded or not.
Myself, I avoid well traveled routes like a bad dream when I have a jag on my gooseneck which is steel because I got to see how alloy trailers fall apart. I can TIG weld aluminum but mild steel is light years easier to repair and less expensive too.
The average life expectancy of any alloy trailer is maybe 50% of a steel one.
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