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Old 02-18-2011, 06:49 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vacationtime247 View Post
Some Interstate roads allow dual 48 or 53ft trailers to be hauled in tandem by a single truck. Also, 3 triple trailers (pup) are hauled by a single day cab. Wonder if there would be any mpg gain if drivers only hauling single could hook to a purpose built 'boat tail' style trailer and haul tandem?
Used to drive loads from Anderson, IN to Tonawanda, NY. I-80 / 90 allowed doubles / triples.
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That's the $Trillion idea! If you're first to the Patent Office and you can obtain venture capital for commercial production you'll amass a fortune that would make Xerxes blush.
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