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What's the length on DOT scales

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Largecar359, Oct 4, 2014.

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  1. Oct 4, 2014 #1
    Largecar359

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    Title kinda says it, I've been looking online can't really find a measurement. Putting together a truck and trailer set-up, just wanna see if it's gonna fit on the scale.
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2014 #2
    Powder Joints

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    Most DOT Scales are single axle scale, a CAT Scale is normally 70' I believe.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2014 #3
    BAYOU

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    Most scales are 75ft
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2014 #4
    passingthru69

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    Depends on the states. Some are old scales and are short. Some are 75' and some I've seen are longer.
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2014 #5
    Largecar359

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    Alright, thanks
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2014 #6
    Old Man

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    As long as you meet OAL laws and kingpin laws, what does it matter.
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2014 #7
    DocHoof

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    I got an idear...Next time you're at the chicken coop, pull over and run over and measure one. Then let us know:
    A. How long they are and
    B. How that worked out for you.
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2014 #8
    Jumbo

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    Or just walk in and ask the officer.
     
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  11. Oct 5, 2014 #9
    cnsper

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    Half the time they don't know their own regulations so you think he will know the length of the scale?
     
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  12. Oct 5, 2014 #10
    201

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    Don't forget to mash on the brakes when you get on a state scale, they don't like that either.:biggrin_2559:
     
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