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A dromedary is a box, deck, or plate mounted behind the cab and forward of the fifth wheel on the frame of the power unit of a truck tractor-semitrailer combination to carry freight (Figures 13 and 14).
410 Dromedary, 102" L x 75 1/2" H x 92" W, 410 cubic feet: A11: M: Van, air ride, 45 ft or 48 ft, padded, equipped with electric hydraulic powered crane loading unloading system or hydraulic powered: A16: M: Special Dromedary with MRO: A18: M: Propeller Trailer: A20: M: Motor vehicle transport trailer: A30: M: Removable gooseneck: A40: M: Flat ...
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Feb 25, 2013 · The drom box. The drom box (dromedary) was a popular setup for truckers out west for a number of years in what would be considered the golden age of trucking, think late 40’s through the 60’s. The theory behind the drom box was the ability to haul more cargo while remaining within the established length limits of the time.
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Utah Administrative Rule R909-2-4 The following are the maximum legal vehicle dimensions, loaded or unloaded, that may be operated without special permits on Utah highways: Height: 14′ Measured from level road surface to top of load or vehicle. Width: 8′ 6″ With or without load. Measured from outside to outside of widest extremities, excluding appu...
Defining and Measuring Legal Height:Commercial vehicles may operate within the legal height dimension of 14 feet. This is determined by measuring from the surface of the roadway to the highest point on the load or vehicles. Defining and Measuring Legal Width:Commercial vehicles may operate within the legal width dimension of 8 feet 6 inches. This i...
Exception: When measuring a vehicle to determine legal dimensions, do not include appurtenances. Appurtenances include the following: 1. Refrigerator units 2. Hitches 3. Air line connections 4. Load securing devices Note: This exception does not apply to devices designed or used to carry cargo.
The Federal Highway Administration has amended its regulation on truck size and weight to include within the definition of specialized equipment dromedary-equipped truck tractor...
Jun 26, 2003 · The FHWA amends its regulation on truck size and weight to include within the definition of ``specialized equipment'' dromedary equipped truck tractor-semitrailer combination vehicles, when transporting Class 1 explosives and/or any munitions related security material as specified by the U.S....
Feb 21, 2014 · 1953 Kenworth COE. February 21, 2014 · in Uncategorized · Kenworth · 18 ≡ · 4.1K. The American Highway Safety Administration defines a dromedary ("drom") as a "box, deck, or plate mounted behind the cab and forward of the fifth wheel on the chassis of the power unit of a tractor/semi trailer combination". Swedish truckers often refer to ...
