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POORLY labeled scale houses

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by freightlinerman, Jul 1, 2014.

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  1. Jul 1, 2014 #1
    freightlinerman

    freightlinerman Road Train Member

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    I've found two scale houses so far that are just poorly labeled. One is traveling from Texas to New Mexico after going through Lubbock. There is a sign there that says "TRUCKS PREPARE TO WEIGH," Or something to that nature. I see a big jersey barrier that appear to be sitting on a scale plat form and figure its closed. As I drive by to the point of no return, I see a scale house not visible from the road and a truck leaving it. No flashing lights, no sign to say they're open. I wonder how many drivers unknowingly drive by not knowing?

    Then I believe in Delaware, there is a scale/inspection area at a rest area. No signs to indicate its open or flashing lights. I drive by, it appears to be one truck being inspected by a Trooper and then a mile down, a straight truck on the shoulder with a Trooper behind him.

    There needs to be some uniformity. I just hope I don't run into any more of these and get a ticket. Anyone else just drive by too?
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2014 #2
    Snowshoes

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    The one in DE is terrible, I drove past that one, nothing ever came from it, but it was poorly identified
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2014 #3
    TruckDuo

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    I agree. I've been yelled at by scale people for not following their rules. Would be easier if all scale were the same.

    One in Tennessee I-40 said it was closed then when you go by it it's open.
     
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  5. Jul 1, 2014 #4
    Longarm

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    Maaaaan

    If they can't be bothered to clearly tell me they're open for business, then I can't be bothered to stop in and say hi.

    Know what'm sayin?
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2014 #4
    PackRatTDI

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    Is it in Texas?
     
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  8. Jul 1, 2014 #5
    freightlinerman

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    It's a port of entry leading into New Mexico on a US highway in the North West portion of Texas. You go through a couple small towns, its just a 2 lane high way.
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2014 #6
    HalpinUout

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    You sure it wasn't on 54 and then you end up coming out in Tucumcari NM?
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2014 #7
    buzzarddriver

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  11. Jul 1, 2014 #8
    rockstar_nj

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    I hate that one. I used to miss it all the time going back north on 54.
     
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  12. Jul 1, 2014 #9
    STexan

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    No, it's just W of texline, B4 Clovis on 84 I guess is what he's talking about. Get used to it. There is no "uniformity", nor will there be. You live and learn and hope you don't get ticketed in the mean time. Don't pay attention to or rely on "weigh station loacations" data provided by any GPS. Enter into a state, expect a weigh station somewhere. There are exceptions (OH to name one) but don't expect any hard and fast rules or commonalities.
     
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  13. Jul 1, 2014 #10
    skellr

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    Weigh Station ahead...

    Weigh Station open....


    After coming around a corner; Weigh Station left exit...

    :biggrin_2551:


    The driver in front of me jumped on the binders and veered in but I wasn't having any of that. They didn't bother coming after me which was a good idea. I think it was in NM.
     
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