Is it safe to weld a cracked frame on a semi truck near the fifth wheel?

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2026-03-10 12:10

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No. Absolutely not. Not only is it unsafe, but it's illegal, and you will get put OOS if a motor carrier enforcement officer sees it during a DOT inspection. Those frame rails are heat treated, and are NOT meant to be torch cut or welded.

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