Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
Assuming you're referring to a 53' semi trailer, 41,000 - 43,000 lbs. for an 80k combination is typical.
Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
In the vicinity of 9,000 - 10,000 lbs.. more weight of course if it's a refrigerated and insulated trailer.
It depends on what the empty weight of your combination (tractor plus trailer) is. You're allowed a total weight of 80,000 lbs., so, you subtract the tare weight of your tractor and trailer from 80,000 lbs., and you're left with what you can haul legally.
13,000 lbs
is it legal for your load to hang over 45" on a 53' trailer
47000
In the vicinity of 11,000 - 13,000 lbs.
Between 9,000 and 11,000 lbs, generally.
13,000 - 15,000 lbs, depending on specifics.
Average weight of a road tractor and 53' dry van trailer is around 38,000 lbs. The Loaded weight is 80,000 lbs which is the legal maximum weight for a standard 5 axle tractor trailer.