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

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.

 

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".

 

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.

 

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 ?

 

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..

 

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

 

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!