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Loading Chart/Calculator



Click the calculator icon below to launch Charlotte Pipe's Loading Calculator. For instructions on how to use the calculator, click the documentation icon.
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Order and Freight Minimums (Effective May 2, 2022)




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Please note: Truckload Factors are estimates only. Height restrictions may apply. Do not exceed maximum weight of 45,000 lbs per truckload.

Refer to Loading Chart for Truckload Factor by Material


PVC Pipe Shipping Guidelines
  • 28 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 20ft pipe.
  • 35 is the maximum Truckload Factor for a combination of 10ft and 20ft pipe.
  • 28 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 10ft sizes 1½" and 2" (Foam/PVC).
  • 24 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 10ft sizes 3", 4" and 6" (Foam/PVC); review the Loading Chart to utilize additional space on truck.
  • 24 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 20ft sizes 4", 6", 8" and 10" (Foam/PVC); review the Loading Chart to utilize additional space on truck.
  • 24 is the minimum Truckload Factor for a full truckload.


ABS Pipe Shipping Guidelines
  • 5 skids high is the max height on ABS.
  • 28 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 10ft ABS pipe.
  • 28 is the maximum Truckload Factor of 20ft ABS pipe.
  • 35 is the maximum Truckload Factor for a combination of 10ft and 20ft pipe.


Example 40' FLatbed Load


Example 50' FLatbed Load

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