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WeBeFulltime · 11-23-2017, 05:56 AM

During my 20 years trucking when I needed an empty trailer from the drop yard I would ALWAYS choose a 53' over a 48' if both were available because to me the 53' actually pulled better and wasn't any harder to back. Of course with a longer trailer you have to be more careful of "tail swing".

11-23-2017, 05:56 AM	#6
WeBeFulltime Montana Master Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hixson Posts: 3,436 M.O.C. #11397	During my 20 years trucking when I needed an empty trailer from the drop yard I would ALWAYS choose a 53' over a 48' if both were available because to me the 53' actually pulled better and wasn't any harder to back. Of course with a longer trailer you have to be more careful of "tail swing". __________________ 2018.5 Montana 3791RD Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.