3 car haulers stop at scales?

Got it will stop at scales.
I was doing my route all week and watching this 3 and 2 car haulers. I didnt see one pull in to a scale in Oregon. they all drove right by. Then I see a 2500 truck pulling a trailer with a ton of traffic cones and traffic control signs getting inspected. I pulled in and sat in my truck and ate lunch and watched. He got sited for something then left and hour later.
One guy I asked in a truck stop said he never stops and doesn't even have dot numbers. Another had his dually sticker d up and always stopped at scales he said.

I have run a truck under my own authority and understand what it requires. The onky reason I closed my compnay was due to paying freight. I refused to work for free. I rather drive my truck in to a garage and park it for ever then pull someones freight for break even cost of truck or less and not make a pay check. So I am aware of low rates and risks.....to a point. Im still considering it so I can't be that bright after all LOL.

As for the dually. I quickly did my home work and came to the conclusion that a dually and a 2 car hauler is a waste of time and money in the end. I rather keep my job and no stress and no risk....just a pay check every week.

So I looked at a international 9200 with a 3 car hauler (wedge). That looks good. freight can be had but you need to know were and how to get it. I have a lot of people I know in the car business and I will approach them once I'm rolling and ready.

Insurance is way more then pulling a 53 dry van with an otr truck. Its unbelievable. But I did manage to find a 7,800 a year quote. 10% down and the rest in 10 payments. For a 3 car wedge and a med duty truck. An international I found.


As for the part time. I think its going to be part time to get this going. Cause you guys are right I don't think I could do it part time and even make the money for the payment and insurance.

My plan is to do a day cab med duty international with a 3 car wedge.
What are your thoughts on that???????

 

I just called a guy about a 3 car wedge of craigslist and while talking I asked if he stops at scales and he laughed and said... I can tell you never done this. He said he never stops at scales and never been stopped and he doesnt even have a dot number.