How The Big Hoods Use a CAT ScaLe

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tucker, Feb 15, 2016.

  1. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    HHG is a dirty business from front to back so nothing they do surprises me.

    Is that Baltimore, OH?
     
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  3. KAK

    KAK Medium Load Member

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    Would LMAO IF DOT boys stopped them and said " well ####, you have a certified Cat Scale ticket so we will just go by that today " :MEGA1:
     
  4. rank

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    Because those that get paid by the ton know what they're doing.

    What about if you come out from the greasy spoon to find your hood ripped off by another truck and another driver has him blocked in so he couldn't take off?

    Or someone else causes you to wreck and another driver stops to be a witness on your behalf?

    Or someone stops a thief from stealing fuel out of your tank?

    Or you're broke down and someone helps you out?

    None of these things would put fuel in the other guys tank but we do it anyway. Why? Because without people like us all there is is people like you.

    I'm SMH too @STexan
     
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  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Everything is bigger in Texas.
     
  6. DsquareD

    DsquareD Road Train Member

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    You make very valid points.

    Don't shake your head too much, we're not all perfect. To me the comments sounded more like "busybody" type stuff at first.

    Your last comment though is a bit of an unnecessary dig. I'm a decent person. Every situation is different. I just didn't see the value in inserting oneself into this particular one.
     
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  7. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    OK sorry. You're right. I didn't mean it as a personal shot......I meant people with your attitude. I'll rephrase.

    The cops can't be everywhere to catch the a-holes. It's up to us.....i.e. society......humanity.......to police itself. If we all just turn the other way then all we have is a bunch of bullies and hoodlums wreaking havoc. Watch your brother's back.

    Turning our backs is what allows gangs, corrupt cops, politicians and even Hitler to accomplish what he did.

    "First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
    Because I was not a Socialist.
    Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
    Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
    Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
    Because I was not a Jew.
    Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."


    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
     
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  8. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    Some of those hoods can weigh under 10k on the steers
     
  9. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Oh...that's ok then LOL.

    Let's say these guys net 25 tons on a load and need $500/load to make it work. That means they need to charge $20/ton. But they are clever. By adding 10K to every load, they get paid for 30 tons and that means they can charge $17/ton. They get the contract by rate cutting and that affects us all.

    I wonder if they've asked themselves what happens when they get caught mailing fraudulent invoices, BOL's and scale tickets across state lines.
     
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  10. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    Today with everyone having a video camera cell phone and cameras at many businesses and homes someone would have to be a fool to do something so blatant .
     
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  11. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Rank, The Cat scales are setup with 3 separate platforms. The 3 one is longest. So with a short trl. there is room for another trk. to pull up and add the weight
     
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