re: I drive a semi truck. Ask me anything.

Those farmers that are allowed 100k lbs, are they in Louisiana? What's the condition on it, can they only take certain roads?

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Those farmers that are allowed 100k lbs, are they in Louisiana? What's the condition on it, can they only take certain roads?

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I'd have to research but they allow it because it's their season to get it done in a short time for shorter distances. So they allow more weight to move short distances. I think it's the rice farmers.

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Saunson69

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Asked your question with additional context you added to chatgpt. This is what it spit out


For your project, here are some considerations and calculations regarding the transportation of biomass:

Cost Per Mile
The cost per mile for transporting goods by truck can vary depending on various factors such as fuel prices, driver wages, maintenance, and the type of truck used. As of recent industry standards, the average cost per mile for heavy-duty trucks ranges from $2.50 to $5.00 per mile. Given the specific nature of transporting biomass, the cost might be at the higher end of this range. For budgeting purposes, let's assume an average cost of $3.50 per mile.

Truck Capacity and Weight Limits
Typical biomass transport trucks, such as those used for hauling wood chips or logs, have the following capacities:
- **Standard Log Truck**: Can carry around 25-30 tons per load.
- **Chip Van**: Can carry around 20-25 tons per load.

Given your requirement for maximizing weight per trip, a log truck might be more suitable. However, if you're dealing with bagasse and sawmill shavings, a chip van might be needed.

Permits for Increased Weight Limits
Each state in the U.S. has different regulations regarding weight limits for trucks. In Louisiana, the standard weight limit for a truck is 80,000 pounds (40 tons) gross vehicle weight (GVW). However, it is possible to obtain special permits for heavier loads:
- **Overweight Permits**: Louisiana offers permits for trucks carrying loads over the standard weight limits. These permits can allow trucks to carry up to 120,000 pounds (60 tons) GVW, depending on the type of load and route.

Loading and Unloading Estimates
- **Loading**: The time to load pulpwood, bagasse, or sawmill shavings will depend on the equipment used at the source. Typically, loading a full truck with a grapple loader can take about 20-30 minutes for logs. For bagasse and sawmill shavings, if using compacting and baling equipment, it might take slightly longer.
- **Unloading**: Unloading can be quicker, especially if using a dumping mechanism or a bale turner. This process might take around 10-15 minutes per truck.

Cost Calculations
1. **Transportation Cost per Trip**:
- **Short Haul (25 miles)**: 25 miles * $3.50/mile = $87.50 per trip
- **Long Haul (75 miles)**: 75 miles * $3.50/mile = $262.50 per trip

2. **Total Daily Transportation Cost**:
- If we assume 80 trips per day (for simplicity, we'll use an average trip distance of 50 miles):
- Average trip cost: 50 miles * $3.50/mile = $175 per trip
- Total daily cost: 80 trips * $175 = $14,000 per day

Recommendations
1. **Weight Permits**: Apply for overweight permits to maximize the amount of biomass transported per trip. This can significantly reduce the number of trips needed and overall transportation costs.
2. **Logistics Company**: Given the volume and complexity, consider partnering with or starting a specialized logistics company with expertise in biomass transportation.
3. **Equipment**: Invest in efficient loading and unloading equipment to minimize downtime and increase throughput.

Ultimate username checks out.

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We will have probably 80 maybe higher trips per day. We will probably end up starting/hiring a logistics company.

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You've got a lot of questions to even get started.

I think talking to truckers that already haul this material is a good way to start. Have you gotten any bids?

Even if your company decides to keep logistics in house, it'll help you to find out how drivers, owner operators, and dispatchers look at every drop off and pick up. There is enough data that you can gather to calculate a fair mileage rate so you can basically sell those routes.

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I drive a semi truck. Ask me anything.

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What kind of Quailcomm do you use??

I'm sure you've been asked the best lot lizard stop, but humor me to not have to read thru 15 pages.

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What kind of Quailcomm do you use??

I'm sure you've been asked the best lot lizard stop, but humor me to not have to read thru 15 pages.

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We are seriously upgraded from a quailcom. We use edge connect on a Samsung android tablet with platform science as the programming. It's like using a windows based screen. Everything is touch screen and amazingly easy to do from logs, your workflow progression, calling in maintenence, messaging your TS, dvir logs and many other functions all right at your finger tips.

Oh yeah there are plenty of lot lizards everywhere. They are all beautiful models working themselves through college.

Actually an alligator mating den is more attractive than these people.

can you tell the OT the difference between a big truck and a large car ? My truck driving uncle told me that when I went out with him once as a kid.

Have you ever met a fellow truck driver you were pretty sure is a serial killer?

What's your opinion on using hazard lights in the rain?

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When Doc and Marty are in 1985, Doc says they can’t return to the future to stop Biff from stealing the Delorean because it would be the wrong future. But if that’s true, how did old Biff manage to get back to the same future that he left? Shouldn’t he have come back to a different future?

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In the amended 1985, why would Lorraine and George employ Biff to wash and wax their cars after he raped Lorraine in 1955?