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DATE<br />

TEST ENGINEER:<br />

DRIVER:<br />

DEPARTING CITY DESTINATION BEGINNING MILEAGE ENDING MILEAGE DEPARTING TIME ARRIVAL TIME<br />

TIRE PRESSURE AT START OF DAY<br />

RT STEER RT FRONT DR RT REAR DR RT FRONT TR RT REAR TR<br />

LT STEER LT FRONT DR LT REAR DR LF FRONT TR LF LEFT TR<br />

TIRE TREAD DEPTH (to be recorded at beginning and end of tire use)<br />

RT STEER RT FRONT DR RT REAR DR RT FRONT TR RT REAR TR<br />

LT STEER LT FRONT DR LT REAR DR LF FRONT TR LF LEFT TR<br />

FUEL PURCHASED<br />

DATE STATE GALLONS TOTAL COST<br />

AIRWEIGH INFORMATION<br />

BEFORE FILLUP<br />

GVW STEER AXLE TRACTOR DRIVE TRAILER<br />

AFTER FILLUP<br />

GVW STEER AXLE TRACTOR DRIVE TRAILER<br />

MILES DRIVEN PER STATE<br />

STATE ENTER (MILES) EXIT MILES TOTAL<br />

CHECKLIST<br />

DRIVESHAFT TORGUE SENSOR 9VDC BATTERY(daily)<br />

HVDC DAILY LOG SHEET<br />

Figure 4.1 HVDC Daily Log Sheet<br />

4.2 Ballast<br />

Federal laws offer 80,000-lbs combinations in all states, but there are varying limits <strong>for</strong> state<br />

highway systems. Tandem drive and tandem trailer axles are limited to 34,000-lbs each. Legal<br />

weight limits <strong>for</strong> state highways must be cautiously observed. If necessary, the vehicle weight<br />

will be adjusted accordingly.<br />

The trailer will be loaded with concrete ballast and sandbags to achieve a Gross Vehicle Weight<br />

Rating as near 80,000 lbs as possible without exceeding the Gross Axle Weight Rating <strong>for</strong> any<br />

axle. The ballast will be secured with load frames (previously used in <strong>Truck</strong> Rollover<br />

Characterization Testing conducted by the partners) and binders to prevent movement and<br />

provide load control during testing. A steer axle weight limit of 12,000-lbs is standard on the<br />

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