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    How many annual hours do heavy haul lone rangers run?

    Guys, I have recently asked you many newbie questions from heavy haul operations perspective. I am now pivoting to financial planning so I need your help with understanding a very critical point please. For all you lone rangers out there, the ones who are constantly hustling for business on...
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    Are all roads closed during heavy haul prohibited travel times?

    As a newbie researching heavy haul travel times, I need your help to understand an important route planning issue please. I see that different states have different travel time restrictions for heavy haul loads. For example, some states allow travel only between sunrise and sunset and some...
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    Heavy haul loads cannot go on the Interstate system?

    Guys, This must be the dumbest question you all have heard in a while! But to a newbie heavy hauler wannabe like me, it is a logical question and I hope to get better educated by your answer. From all the research I have done, it is pretty clear that federal rules say the the maximum gross...
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    When does one apply for heavy haul trip permits?

    Please help me with a newbie question. I have no heavy haul experience. I am writing a heavy haul business plan which is all on paper right now and I need your help to understand an important point please: Assume that you are an owner operator who does his own dispatch, permits, billing and...
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    Heavy haul truck specs for pulling 55ton RGB trailer

    I am preparing a business plan for a 55ton RGB heavy haul business. I want to nail down the essential specs for a heavy haul truck to pull the 55ton RGB. My practical experience is limited to 53 foot reefer trailers where even a 400hp 10 speed truck will do for 80000 pound gross combination...
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    Even dead-heading with long but empty trailer requires permit?

    Please help me with a newbie question. I have no heavy haul experience. The question I am asking is certainly dumb but surely has a good logical answer which I hope some of you will shed light on. I am preparing a future heavy haul business plan for which I am evaluating purchase of 55 ton...
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    How much better is 20 inch deck vs. 24 inch deck for a RGB?

    Please help me with a newbie question. I have no heavy haul experience. I am evaluating 55 ton stretch RGBs for future purchase. For example, Fontaine 55MX or XL Specialized 110HDE or Kaufman 55TON. Some have 20 inch loaded deck height and others have 24 inch loaded deck height. My business...
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    Lowboy axle spacing 54.5 vs 60 inch

    Hi, I am a newbie heavy haul wannabe. I would appreciate it very much if you experienced folks could help me understand one important point about lowboy trailers please. I plan on buying a 35-40 ton or 50-55 ton lowboy. I see that these trailers are offered by various manufacturers in rear...
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