Finally got my own truck

They told me to run it and they will pay for fines. I was waiting for others response on this matter.
The company doesn’t know just yet that I’m not running with it. They are going to be VERY mad!!!

 

My understanding is that weight tickets do NOT go against the driver only the company. However, what ever else they find while they have you in the coop will go against you and all the work and down time of fixing it once cought.

 

I always went back. At times, when at 80200 lbs when I knew that the nearest scale was 200-300 miles away I'd go but I'd need at least half full tanks. I'd go back in your case.

 

Problem is that they may not let him proceed. I saw once a dude in Idaho ditching onion bags. LOL

 

Ya, I’m going back just haven’t told my company yet. I may be unemployed after this.

 

Over this? Even the outlaw companies that I used to work for would have understood the implications. There is probably one dispatcher that is sucking up to a broker and wants to do it at your expense. You're doing the right thing. Keep your CDL clean and you'll get rehired all the time.

 

I haven't had an overwieght ticket in a long time, not sure if it has changed but in 2010 I messed up with a jigsaw puzzle load and was 1800 lbs over on my drives.

140 dollar lesson in paying attention and not rushing.

No points to me, does not effect the company at all. CSA did not change this as far as I know.

Bottom line, do what you feel comfortable with, I wouldn't lose my job over 700 lbs

 

What are saying??? Run it?????

 

Arkansas is the same way. You will set there until you get it legal. I have saw cranes out there unloading flatbeds, and little bob trucks backed up to vans unloading freight to get it legal.