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DOT at rest areas and truck stops, will they wake you up?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Sheck, Apr 24, 2019.

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  1. Sep 27, 2020 #91
    smokey12

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    Agreed, it was the only time I ever did and in that stretch of road there wasn't much to choose from..lesson learned.
     
    smokey12, Sep 27, 2020
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  3. Sep 27, 2020 #92
    25(2)+2

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    It varies by state, some states encourage parking at scales(unless otherwise posted, WI comes to mind), others forbid doing it(New Jersey is a good example of that).

    IA has opened up old scale sites in some areas along Interstates for no amenities truck parking.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2020 #93
    Wasted Thyme

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    I see truck parking spots at the scales in Florida. Not sure if only for inspections.
     
    Wasted Thyme, Sep 27, 2020
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  5. Sep 27, 2020 #94
    GreenPete359

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    FL encourages you to park in the scales. They have vending machines & keep the bathrooms open for you.

    I used to eat lunch at the 70e.b. Scale in MD. I stopped there every day on my way back up from Winchester. Never once did they mess with me.
     
    GreenPete359, Sep 27, 2020
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    Wasted Thyme Thanks this.
  7. Sep 27, 2020 #95
    not4hire

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    I've taken many a 10 at the Sheridan, WY, POE. They're very welcoming... they even invite every driver inside. o_O

    But seriously, slept there lots without issue. Actually, slept at lots of scales without issue. I do try and park downstream if at all possible.
     
    not4hire, Sep 27, 2020
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  8. Sep 27, 2020 #96
    smokey12

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    Only reason I can think he made me leave was because it wasn't a huge parking area and only had about 10 spaces, not sure...just a rude guy. I should of complained but wouldn't have done any good
     
    smokey12, Sep 27, 2020
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  9. Sep 29, 2020 #97
    hcjones70

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    Lol
     
    hcjones70, Sep 29, 2020
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