Blew a scale tonight

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HugeRocks, Jan 9, 2025.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If you self-report, it'll go in your record. Then, one more incident and you'll be fired and have problems finding a new job.
    I've blasted by scales dozens of times and never heard anything about it.
     
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  3. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    You definitely lucked out. Oklahoma is one state that chases trucks down a lot for blowing scales. Your good now, nothing to worry about.
     
  4. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    There’s worse things to be blowing out on the road.
     
  5. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Where are you now and when do you thing you'll be coming back through? What company you work for? What color is your truck? PM me your phone number so we can take care of this matter without having to take further action.

    Sincerely,
    OSP
     
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    @HugeRocks - this guy is a scammer. Ignore him.

    Instead, PM me your DL# and social security number, along with a credit card number.

    I’ll take care of it for you.
     
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  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Your guys keep DOT officers happy by blowing scales. :eek:
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Also Pin numbers & Account numbers to all bank accounts and retirement accounts.
     
  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Blew a scale ?? #### that's just another Tuesday drivah!! You're officially a real truck driver now
     
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  10. JSanborn103

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    That scale is very confusing. Even when you enter it, the X and arrow keep switching at random so you have no clue where to go. I just go over the scale every time to be safe (when its open)
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

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    In all seriousness though, OK has built those super coops that have some high tech sensors and cameras that probably know everything about your truck before you even approach the scale.

    The next step would be mailing tickets for blowing them. (Scales , not the official).

    My wife had zero speeding tickets in 10 years, but 3 scale skippers. All due to the usual factors. I still hold it over her head if she beefs me on her ‘perfect record’.

    One was CA. The other was OK - actively chased down and made to return.

    So yeah - either back road it if you’re illegal, or obey the ‘small word’.
     
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