maximum trailer height

[ugabulldog]

I read the maximum height for tractor trailers is 13'-6". If I am not a commercial driver, hauling something on my trailer, is this the max height for me also? Thanks

 

[newbury]

Depends on the bridge.
I've seen a number of vehicles scrape their tops off.

 

[fried1765]

I read the maximum height for tractor trailers is 13'-6". If I am not a commercial driver, hauling something on my trailer, is this the max height for me also? Thanks

There is no maximum for anyone, the 13'-6" is the amount of clearance available ....for everyone.
Just put whatever you want on the trailer, and go for it.
If it doesn't work, just hope that you have an adequate amount of property damage liability coverage.

 

[jaxs]

Ha, ha - choke - ha, ha ------- there is one trestle underpass in Spokane that gets the truckers every time.
There must be a VERY VALID reason that the true clearance height isn't stenciled on there.

Oh there is,and in time it will be. Presently,a law firm has been hired to study liability issues attached to changing the stenciled numbers. When that study is complete,an engineer will conduct a study then recccomend specs for font, height of #s and color of paint. Once that report is received,every thing is sent to Washington for a ruling on which languages it must be in. After the feds give the go ahead,bids can be let for the work.

 

[4570Man]

What are you trying to haul that that’s taller? Even my full size backhoe on my deck over trailer isn’t that tall. Well, the cab isn’t. I have to leave the boom down.

 

[Howling]

Depends on the bridges you have to go under.

11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge

 

[ugabulldog]

I think I will be at 12'6.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Depends on the bridges you have to go under.

11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge

That makes for good entertainment. Lol

 

[radioman]

Let me just say this -- on a normal heavy traveled truck driven road - yeah its the max height for most places. there are many bridges in rural areas that are lower then normal and many driveways have wires even lower. so you need to double check the path you want to go. better to be safe then sorry.

 

[oosik]

This trestle underpass I speak of - post #4 - is really nifty. The clearance will allow most truck to get under at the start but the roadway rises rapidly and the trailer will end up squeezed between the rising roadway and the underside of the trestle. Some times they can get out by lowering tire air pressure - most times the trailer is pulled back out in reverse.