How many bushels are in a semi truck?

Answer 1

It depends on the weight iof the bushel.

For example corn weighs 60-70 lbs/ bushel.

A truck can gross interstate scales @ 80,000lbs. In some states, but not across borders, according to law they can scale up to 100,000lbs. The truck equipment on an older refridgerated truck weighs approximately 36,500lbs.

Newer trucks can carry up to 44,500lbs due to lightweight machinery and materials and no water buildup in the insulation. Older trucks can fit as little as 42,500, so typically it is industry standard to place orders for no more than 42,500lbs of cargo.

Gross Scale Equiptment Weight Availible Cargo Space

80,000lbs 37,500lbs w/ gas 42,500lbs max

For example if a truck wants to pickup 70lb bushels and max out a truck @ 42,500lbs here is the formula.

Availible Cargo Space / Bushel weight = #of Bushels

42,500lbs / 70(lbs/buschel)= 607 bushels

If they are light or poorly packed bushels and you are using a newer trailer you can fit up to 750 bushels.

If the commodities are light then you would have to do a volume calculation for bushel count. But for the most part you will be restricted by weight not volume, unless you are shipping peppers.