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I am looking for a software application to evaluate the axle load weights that will occur by using different axle spacings through the overall length of the truck trailer combination. I am building this for myself.

I am try to build a 5 axle tractor(twin steer,tri-drive) to pull a heavy haul trailer(jeep 2axle, trailer 3axle, booster 2axle). Overall truck/trailer length 120 feet. I am trying to determine balance points to equally distribute the weights on all axles. I do know that the front steer...

Used trailers in this range are about $35-40K in fair shape without a flip axle. Flip axles are about $5-10K. I would never get more than $10 maybe $15 on mine. This will cost about $10-15K to up-fit with a flip axle. About half of trying to sell mine and buy a used one. And it is not all...

I have a removable gooseneck semi-trailer (RGN) I am going to stiffen it to hold a higher capacity. 30 ton to 45 ton. This hauls large equipment. (yellow iron) I know from experience what to use and how to do it. Is there some one here that can do the calculations and make a drawing of the...

Thank you for your response. I am still trying to digest it all but seem to be understanding everything. It is just taking a little while to sink in. The strap that they said that I should have used has a a rating of 5000 lbs holding strength and a 3500 lb holding strength during quick...

Can anyone help? I recently transported a wrecked vehicle on the interstate on a flat bed trailer. The individuals that I transported this vehicle for are claiming that they should not have to pay me due to damage done by a 4" strap used to hold the vehicle on the trailer. I claim that the...