"Truck Route"

[BuickTurbo]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

[Rokk]

buick,

i dont believe your required, although truck routes would be advised throught towns and such. hae to find yourself on a back street where the truck just doesnt fit.

this would be a different scenario if you were hauling hazmat or the likes, them routes you have to follow if your placarded and hauling the cargo that deems them.

[Fredog]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

[flood]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

Yeah, If it says through trucks must follow you better do it...but on the other hand, right here in my town, we have a by pass that goes around town and away from the town square that is labled as AlT 64/Truck route but there is no specification on through trucks must follow and it is ok to go through. I only go thorugh because i from here and Know there is no problems going through...in unfamiliar areas, i pretty much follow the truck route signs so as not to get into a tight spot.

[BuickTurbo]

Noted.

I will be hauling Ferrari race cars! I have requested that the teams do not keep fuel in the trailer. I know that (if in Texas) if you have more than 99 gallons of fuel, hydraulic fluid, motor oil, etc... you have to have a HAZMAT endorsement. I think that's a DOT regulation in any state.

I wonder if this is considered commercial? These cars are privately owned and the hauling of said cars is part of a contract with the dealership - and also part of the rules for the racing circuit. This would be the only truck the entire corporation owns and it is not used for any of the affiliated dealerships.

The driver/owners of the cars actually pay my salary and everything associated with getting the cars to the tracks.

One of those "dream jobs" I have been reading about here on the boards. Go figure....but I am humbled by the opportunity and take it very seriously.

I am basically breaking it down into what it is exactly that I am required to do and then putting all of the regulations into place to figure out what I need to do to be legal and safe.

[Fredog]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

you better think again, it says trucks over 6 wheels. so unless you have a single axle, better stay out of the left lane

[flood]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

you better think again, it says trucks over 6 wheels. so unless you have a single axle, better stay out of the left lane

your right that is what the sign says "no trucks over 6 wheels" we run a volvo 780 BUT we do run supersingles so we only have 6 wheels when bobtail. had a cop stop us and i asked why..? he said we couldn't be in the left lane. i said why not we only have 6 wheels..! he looked at the drives and had that deer in the headlight look..

[Lunker]

While traveling NB I-5 in Portland, you better use the "Truck Route", because you'll hit the overpass if you don't! You never know what's ahead and why trucks are redirected whenever you see this sign, but it's always safer if you follow the signs.

[Fredog]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

you better think again, it says trucks over 6 wheels. so unless you have a single axle, better stay out of the left lane

your right that is what the sign says "no trucks over 6 wheels" we run a volvo 780 BUT we do run supersingles so we only have 6 wheels when bobtail. had a cop stop us and i asked why..? he said we couldn't be in the left lane. i said why not we only have 6 wheels..! he looked at the drives and had that deer in the headlight look..

did he have to use his fingers to count to 6 ?

[Ridge Runner]

did he have to use his fingers to count to 6 ?

Yea, and he only used one hand.

[Fredog]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

you better think again, it says trucks over 6 wheels. so unless you have a single axle, better stay out of the left lane

your right that is what the sign says "no trucks over 6 wheels" we run a volvo 780 BUT we do run supersingles so we only have 6 wheels when bobtail. had a cop stop us and i asked why..? he said we couldn't be in the left lane. i said why not we only have 6 wheels..! he looked at the drives and had that deer in the headlight look..

North Carolina outsmarted you, their new signs say, no trucks 3 axles or more in left lane

[DD60]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

if it says through truck must use bypass, then that's what it means, fines can be stiff, especially in places like Atlanta

very good point.. but i just love going bobtail in the left lane on I-285 around Atlanta. drives the cops nuts cuz they can't do anything to us about it.

Are you passing slower traffic or just poking along?

[thebaldeagle655]

Noted.

I will be hauling Ferrari race cars! I have requested that the teams do not keep fuel in the trailer. I know that (if in Texas) if you have more than 99 gallons of fuel, hydraulic fluid, motor oil, etc... you have to have a HAZMAT endorsement. I think that's a DOT regulation in any state.

I wonder if this is considered commercial? These cars are privately owned and the hauling of said cars is part of a contract with the dealership - and also part of the rules for the racing circuit. This would be the only truck the entire corporation owns and it is not used for any of the affiliated dealerships.

The driver/owners of the cars actually pay my salary and everything associated with getting the cars to the tracks.

One of those "dream jobs" I have been reading about here on the boards. Go figure....but I am humbled by the opportunity and take it very seriously.

I am basically breaking it down into what it is exactly that I am required to do and then putting all of the regulations into place to figure out what I need to do to be legal and safe.

If you cross state lines and gross over 10,000 lbs with a trailer you are required to have DOT # and be DOT compliant. Less than 26,000 lbs, you do not need a CDL and I do not think you are required to fill out a log book. I know this for a fact as I did get a ticket for it with an F250 and a gooseneck trailer!

[Rockee]

While traveling NB I-5 in Portland, you better use the "Truck Route", because you'll hit the overpass if you don't! You never know what's ahead and why trucks are redirected whenever you see this sign, but it's always safer if you follow the signs.

You wont hit any overpass but yes they have truck route signs for a reason

[golfhobo]

So when you see one of these on the interstate, are you required to take it?

Not always. As everything else in this business, there are alot of variables. All the answers above are correct in their way, however....

In Billings, MT, there is a sign on I-90 that says, "Truck Route Exit ###"

First time I saw it, I thought JUST like you probably are. However, it MEANS, IF YOU ARE GOING THRU DOWNTOWN to get to another highway, you must use this route. Reason being.... they have built an overhead walkway across a main street through downtown that is a state (or U.S.) highway. Before they built it, trucks could go through there (I THINK.) Now they are directed AROUND the downtown area because it is a low clearance "skyway."

Being a rookie the first time I went through there, I actually had to pull off the exit and ASK someone about it! Felt like an idiot!

There ARE a couple of "truck bypasses" on I-5 in Cali, though. One even says, "Trucks MUST use bypass." So, you just have to read between the lines sometimes, if the signs aren't specific enough.

[jroqueman]

If you are wondering about crossing the scales, coopsareopen.com will tell you what states you must cross the scales. They will give you the weight ratings that you must cross. They also provide a lot of bypass routes around the scales and what states it is legal to go around a scale. I also haul high end cars and I use them from time to time for info.

[One]

Unless it specifies that all trucks must exit or s.th all Interstates are Truck routes by default.