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Ever blow by a Weigh Station when it was open?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Vito, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. Jan 21, 2015 #1
    Vito

    Vito Heavy Load Member

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    My company has been sending out quite a few messages lately over the inboard computer, stating there's been drivers missing the Scale Houses and have been getting ticketed. And yes this goes on your CSA score for something like failure to obey a traffic signal.

    I'm not sure how so many drivers are doing this. My GPS is setup to warn me of a chicken coop miles in advance. I'm thinking a lot of guys are just using their phones for routing and aren't alerted? I can understand how when there's traffic with a lot of trucks in a line how you might miss the sign(s). But when everyone is braking and getting over to the right lane and you see the overhead electronics you should be clued in as to whats going on.

    So my question is this. Have you ever missed a scale house when it was open and how did that happen, other than just not paying attention perhaps?
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2015 #2
    DenaliDad

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    The only way a professional misses an open weigh station is by not being mentally engaged in the act of driving. Drivers like that deserve the ticket they get.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2015 #3
    volvo244t

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    I have done it 3 times in two years, all by accident, all when I was having a terrible day and was not mentally 100%, all in states that are regarded as being "tough" if you blow the scale (Georgia, Indiana, Illinois). I didn't get pulled over any of those times.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2015 #4
    kwswan

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    Yep,I did it several times back when I hauled cattle. NC. will come get you. Got caught at Cabool once too. Always got lucky at West Memphis.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2015 #5
    Skate-Board

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    I've done it a bunch of times. Especially in WA and OR. They have these tiny coups and once you realize it's there it's too late. Never been chased down.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2015 #6
    EZX1100

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    once on purpose, truck had too many issues to stop

    a few times because the line was too long

    and once or twice because i didnt see it or my mind was in space

    never been chased down
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2015 #7
    snowwy

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    not all truck gps's tell you there's a coop.

    and yes, i've done it. there are tons of reasons why one would miss the signs. besides the typical one you all like to talk about.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2015 #8
    FatDaddy

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    You ain't been trucking long enough if you haven't. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2015 #9
    Skate-Board

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    Where's that scale I think in NJ where it's right after the toll and you pretty much have to do a U-Turn? I never ever go in there. I blow it off every single time.
     
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  12. Jan 21, 2015 #10
    DustyRoad

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    I was pulling some heavy stuff, 47,000 lb load in the box....didn't scale out and decided to risk it :)

    Blew by the scale house at 70 mph

    kept looking in my mirror for the flashing lights...but there were none!

    They must have had bigger fish to fry that day!
     
    DustyRoad, Jan 21, 2015
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