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worried about scales

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 4noReason, Jun 6, 2013.

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  1. Jun 6, 2013 #1
    4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    ok so when i got the ticket for the 50$ i had 44$ cash so i had to request a comcheck. so lets say you work by yourself? like what if your fine was high? whats the highest fine possible? like would they honestly just let you sit there forever? its crazy lucky central was there to cover my butt.personal checks and credit cards are not taken
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2013 #2
    lilrich

    lilrich Light Load Member

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    bet you wont pass up the scales next time you get loaded small price to pay considering the tickets you could get
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2013 #3
    pattyj

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    If you weigh your loads then why worry?But if you don't and get a ticket,well you have noone to blame but yourself.If your load is too heavy and can't make it legal,don't be surprised if the DOT will make you off load it there/I've seen it happen.Then you will have something to complain about because you'll pay to have someone take extra weight off with a forklift.
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2013 #4
    4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    ya they said something about forklift man i was scared. i called my company and they sent a repower a lighter truck. i was lucky. it was 60 miles away luckily from the company. man the thing is i couldnt move the tandems it was stuck. i did everything possible
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2013 #5
    Balakov100

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    You got Lucky. $50 Fine is nothing for overweight.

    I have only had one overweight Ticket, and it was like $700-800.
    Was due to a Load Shift in a Dry Van.

    Didn't pay it on the Spot.
    Company paid it, by mail or however they do it, then they took it back out (of my Paycheck(s)) in 4 Easy Payments.
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2013 #6
    passingthru69

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    Fines can get real spendy. I do oversize loads and you want to make sure your weights are right with your permits..
    I've paid some fines before. Most so far knock on wood was 2500.00
    I know a person who got nailed in Il. for being off rte. 3 blocks on the west side of Chicago. 30 grand in fines. over weight over length and over width..
     
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  9. Jun 6, 2013 #7
    pattyj

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    You can't move the tandems then you have a shop do it like the TA .Cost $25.00.I don't think your company would object to that.If so then tell them you're not moving till it gets fixed.
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2013 #8
    mikec265

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    Did the thought of asking for help ever cross your mind?
     
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    passion4polishing Thanks this.
  11. Jun 6, 2013 #9
    4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    i did ask for help. nothing worked
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2013 #10
    snowwy

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    $25. at the TA.

    they have a half hour minimum. $100 i think. LOL.
     
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