Georgia Wedge Trailer Requirements

 

Foremost Transport - Georgia transports multiple cargo trailers and automobiles throughout the Southeast.

Pulling a wedge with two or three cargo trailers or cars has a great per-mile rate and excellent reload opportunities!

Truck Requirements:

• Must be rated 1-ton dually or larger. 250s, 2500s, Dakotas, Tundras, etc. are not acceptable regardless of customization or suspension packages.
• Should be diesel. If done properly, a gasoline powered truck can do the work, but bear in mind that our rates, including the fuel surcharge, are based on diesel prices.
• Signing on to move cargo trailers must be 2-wheel drive.  Trucks signing on for our car-hauler division may be 4WD, but must provide their own trailer.
• Must be made within the past 10 years, but we can go as far back as 15 years if the truck is in exceptional condition. If your truck is older than 10 years, we will require photographs of the truck before we can approve your application. 
• Must have 5th wheel hitch or Gooseneck, rated for at least 20,000 pounds and connected to the frame of the truck.
• Must have Mud Flaps that are as wide as the rear wheels and come to 6"-8" from the ground when no trailer is attached.
• Must have wheel wells (fenders) that cover front, top, and inside of rear wheels to prevent rock damage.
• Must have extended mirrors capable of providing an appropriate view to the rear when a 102" trailer is in tow. 
• Must have marker lights (clearance lights) so that you can pull a trailer without clearance lights legally.
• Must have Electronic Brake Control Module.
• Must have Battery, Box, and Strap for trailer breakaway system on electric brake trailers. Battery should be a liquid-cell 12V battery (such as a car, motorcycle, boat, or lawnmower battery). Strap can not be a bungee strap.
• Must have a six-foot safety chain with hooks at each end.
• Must be registered for appropriate weight of truck and trailer (our average truck has a 36,000 pound IRP plate). 
• Must pass annual inspection. This can be a D.O.T. inspection or, if your state offers a one year annual inspection, a state inspection. State inspections that are valid for more than one year can not be legally accepted.
• Must have certificate of insurance, sometimes called the "long form." Insurance must include at least $1,000,000 of commercial liability coverage and appropriate levels of physical damage coverage. If you do not have this insurance, or are finding it to be too expensive, we may have a solution for you.
• Must have no more than 30% window tint. Federal regulations require that at least 70% of visible light be able to pass through your windshield and front driver- and passenger-side windows. There can be no tint on the windshield below the AS1 line. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see that there is tint on the window, it is too dark.
• Must not have Radar Detector or Jammer. Either of these items are a violation of federal regulation.
• Must not have a tool box or auxiliary fuel tank that raises more than 4" above the bed rails. If you have either of these items, they must be securely mounted to the frame of the truck and comply with applicable policies and regulations.
• Pickups Must have a Standard Exhaust Pipe. All exhaust must be emitted below the bed or frame of the truck. Smoke or exhaust stacks are not allowed on pickups.
• Must have 3 D.O.T. approved triangles devices. These can be purchased at orientation for $20.
• Must have a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the truck (inside or in the bed – no zip ties), have a gauge, and be rated at least ABC or 5BC.
• Must have appropriate assorted equipment such as:
• a flashlight, 
• heavy duty jack, 
• wood blocks for blocking trailers, 
• fuses for truck, 
• 4-way wrench or ratchet set,
• first aid kit,
• 20' jumper cables,
• 50' heavy duty rope,
• Extra Clevis hooks.

Trailer Requirements (Trailer and Car Hauler): 

• Trailer must be D.O.T. certified and must pass a D.O.T. annual inspection. If you already have a current annual inspection, that will suffice.
• Trailer must be 52' to 53' long and 102" wide. The 102" width is required and is 8" wider than a typical "car hauler."
• Trailer must have a center rail and ball towers. Trailer must have a set of five (5) ball towers and shims that fit into the center rail.
• Trailer must have a winch. Winch must be rated for 9,000 pounds or greater. Winch should be electric and have a battery mounted in a case and a cable and hook with appropriate ratings.
• Trailer must have a spare tire. Tire should be mounted, serviceable, and properly inflated. 
• Trailer must have functioning trailer break away system. This includes a charged 12V (or appropriate if other) liquid cell battery, proper battery mounting method, and appropriate connectors for electric brake trailers.
• Trailer Safety Chains. Chains should not be damaged or broken. They must be rated appropriately for trailer weight, and must not use "D-Rings."
• Wood Blocks for load levelling and chocking. Assorted sizes may be helpful
• Appropriate straps, tie-downs, and ratchets. This includes at least ten ratchets and straps and one axle strap. Chains can not be used to tie down these units. These items are available for purchase at orientation.

Trailer Requirements (Car Hauler Only):

• Trailer must be D.O.T. certified and must pass a D.O.T. annual inspection. If you already have a current annual inspection, that will suffice.
• GVWR of trailer must be at least 21,000 pounds.
• Trailer must be between 48' and 53' long and 96" wide. Stingers are not useful for this work, and should not be considered part of the minimum length.
• Trailer should have a winch. Winch must be rated for 9,000 pounds or greater. Winch should be electric and have a battery mounted in a case and a cable and hook with appropriate ratings. If no winch is present, driver will be limited to only operable vehicles, reducing the number of loads available to him or her. 
• Trailer must have a spare tire. Tire should be mounted, serviceable, and properly inflated.
• Trailer must have functioning trailer break away system. This includes a charged 12V (or appropriate if other) liquid cell battery, proper battery mounting method, and appropriate connectors for electric brake trailers.
• Trailer Safety Chains. Chains should not be damaged or broken. They must be rated appropriately for trailer weight, and must not use "D-Rings."
• Wood Blocks chocking. Assorted sizes may be helpful
• Appropriate straps, tie-downs, and ratchets. This includes at least six ratchets and straps or wheel bonnets and at least one axle strap. Chains can not be used to tie down these units. These items are available for purchase at orientation.

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