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Weigh Scales

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Highgear, Aug 1, 2018.

  1. Aug 1, 2018 #1
    Highgear

    Highgear Light Load Member

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    Question For Everyone that drives Sprinter Van's, Ford transit, do you all stop at Weigh Scales? Do you pick and choose certain ones, or don't stop at all?
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2018 #2
    AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I'm in an F550 and the sign at all the scales here says: "All commercial vehicles over 4,500kg must enter scales when lights flashing" so I hit the scales when the lights are flashing. Feels weird driving a glorified pickup over the scales but I didn't make the rules lol.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2018 #3
    ltlmore

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    From what I have been told, if you have a DOT number on the side of your vehicle you have to go through the scales no matter how big or small your vehicle is.
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2018 #4
    USMC '74-'78 Semper Fi

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    I rather enter if not sure, than not to enter, and have the DOT officer catch me several miles down the road.
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2018 #6
    Grimoutlook

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    If you're in a sprinter van no need to stop
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2018 #6
    ZVar

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    Depends on the state. Some are all CMV's, some are all semi's, and some are all vehicles over X pounds.

    Here is a website that lists the requirements by state. I'd bookmark it and check it at the start of the day until you memorize the states you go through.

    https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/weigh-stations/
     
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