The ovat te coer ons 40 chapter Figure 2-14. Weight Distribution for Doubles Combination, Doubles Combinagions The use of doubles combinations has grown since frst pioneered inthe west: US. Their importance in transportation economics has maintained a healt trucking industry during spiraling laber and equipment cost Doubles are no longer confined to eatain states or regions, but ae curren ‘operating in the majority of states acess the U.S. and in all but one province Canada Today the following vehicle combinations are successfully operating in vario parts ofthe nation in accordance with Federal and state highvvay laws. LCVs - LONGER COMBINATION VEHICI A 53-f tractor-semitrailer, maximum GVW = 80,000 Ib. Operates legally in} but three states and on interstate and designated highway’ (Figure 2-15) sa Figure 2 18-Whee! Tractom Trailer Rig