calling all truckers

I agree with boxing them up but you can have 12,000# on steering axle 34,000 on drive axles & 34,000# on trailer axles for a gross weight of 80,000# which is legal in all 48 states.

I think he is wanting to know how much "pull" the walls can take if the clothes are hanging from bars or rope attached to the side walls.

Best bet is "wardrobe" boxes from a moving company. Used these many times while moving in the military. Each box is approximately 4 to 5 feet high and has a metal pole that locks into the sides. Clothes can hang but will not fall off the bar as the hangars are held in place by the top flaps. Also, much easier to move the boxes than individual bunches of clothing.



If they remain in good shape after shipping you may even be able to get a partial refund.

I use to haul clothes like that. Spread your axles as far as possible to reduce clothes on floor,but you will have some on floor

The walls can flex. The ride can be rough.
They will probably, end up on the floor. Floors are not clean.
Safer to pack them.
I think U-Haul has hanging clothes packing boxes, I think.
If the clothes are that important, pack'um.
Pat

Not a trucker but it's my understanding most Semi-trailers have a plate that shows the weight capacity. I believe the highway department has a maximum weight restriction for truck and trailer at 80,000 lbs. I've seen full trailers loaded front to back and ceiling high with pallets containing boxes of folded clothes. They hold a lot.

You will need to secure the hangars to the bars otherwise they will end up with a big pile on the floor of the trailer.

A typical loaded 18-wheeler will gross 80,000lbs. Good luck.