Trailer loading method

Abstract

A method for loading a trailer comprising: providing a trailer having at least two axles connected to a trailer chassis by independently adjustable suspension systems, the at least two axles including a frontmost axle and a rearmost axle, the trailer further comprising a kingpin configured to be removably connected to a fifth wheel of a tractor; a first loading step comprising loading the trailer until a threshold load is reached on the kingpin; and then a second loading step comprising: loading the trailer further; and adjusting a suspension parameter of the rearmost axle to ensure that the load on the kingpin remains at or below the threshold load.

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