How come NO ONE talks about the importance of weight scales?

**CajunTexMex** · 02.16.2012

For future reference, if you get that load again... There is a scale at the Pilot on I-44, just outside I-270. Not that far out of route if you're heading down I-55.

**Diesel Dave** · 02.16.2012

Next time "ASK" the shipper where the nearest scale is, or if theres another driver, ask him. If you don't know something,"ASK" anyone that is around you. The worst answer you will get is I don't know, but at least "ASK".

**NewNashGuy** · 02.16.2012

No need to try and insult me blackw. I am a very responsible grown up and like to have everything organized and perfect as I am a perfectionist. However when information is left out I tend not to bend over backwards to focus on something that was relayed as being no big deal. If I knew how important it was and I tried to get away with it then I will accept that, but I really tried to do the right thing and still got punished for it.

**Mommas_money_maker** · 02.16.2012

Get yourself a CAT scale location booklet, they are available at most truckstops for free. Also get yourself a handy dandy truckstop location booklet (about 6 bucks) that will tell you if the truckstop has a scale or not. Last but not least, Get yourself a big, laminated Rand McNally Atlas and read and understand it, way cheaper and more effective than a GPS.

**NewNashGuy** · 02.16.2012

Originally Posted by Diesel Dave

Next time "ASK" the shipper where the nearest scale is, or if theres another driver, ask him. If you don't know something,"ASK" anyone that is around you. The worst answer you will get is I don't know, but at least "ASK".

Thanks I will. I didn't know a shipper would know that kind of information. I try to avoid truckers in real life since they want to talk for 30 minutes when I just need a five second answer lol.

**Diesel Dave** · 02.16.2012

BTW, why does it have to be a CAT scale ? Do you know how to weigh your axles on a full scale ? You have to do the math, or didnt they teach you that in school ?

**NewNashGuy** · 02.16.2012

I have only been on a full scale once. Most of the places I go to do not have scales. Heck some of the shipper buildings look like they haven't even been maintenanced in 100 years like the one I left before I got the ticket.

**bulletproof77** · 02.16.2012

Originally Posted by NewNashGuy

I was heading South, even the loser who gave me the ticket said there wasn't a TA, Petro, Pilot, or Flying J for at least 20 miles in either direction (which is what I was looking for very carefully). He said a QT had one but I didn't know that since some QT stations don't even have truck pumps sometimes.

And why do you consider the person who wrote you the citation a "loser" ? They were just doing their job, because you...did not do yours. With your attitude, I'm sure you will go far in this business. Can't wait to see how you react during a Level 1..

**Diesel Dave** · 02.16.2012

Originally Posted by NewNashGuy

Thanks I will. I didn't know a shipper would know that kind of information. I try to avoid truckers in real life since they want to talk for 30 minutes when I just need a five second answer lol.

Well if you want to AVOID your fellow trucker's, you will be in for a big surprise, In 30 minutes from a another trucker you will learn more than what you learn 6 weeks in school. Your starting in the wrong direction already. I bet that driver you probably AVOIDED knew where a local scale was, but you didnt want to hear his BS for 30 minutes. Next time "ASK" then tell them you gotta go

**otherhalftw** · 02.16.2012

What questions do you have regarding scaling and axles?

Seems you have woke up all the "big boys" who won't show much sympathy or just outright offer some simple advice.

Your next post should contain any and all questions you have about scaling out your axles. Don't take BW900 so personal...believe me, a better friend you could not find, and one with as much knowledge about trucking as he has.

And Bulletproof....well seeing he is from CA....gotta give some leeway on that one! DieselDave too.....yeah and me!