Going around Florida Scales on I-75 before the turnpike

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by sixpacktrucker, Sep 3, 2012.

  1. sixpacktrucker

    sixpacktrucker Bobtail Member

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    My, not so smart, company loaders left my trailer loaded up with 20 pallets being sideways at 42K. I have 2K overweight on my drive axles. I have moved the fifth wheel as much as I could and pushed the trailer wheels as close to the tractor as possible and that's how I got to being "only" 2K overweight.

    I picked up the trailer yesterday, scaled it, and saw the weight distribution. Was calling everyone in the company all day yesterday and today, and no answer. Not sure what to do besides going around the scales.

    I will be driving from Atlanta, GA to Miami and I would appreciate if anyone can tell me how to go around the Florida scales. I do know how to go around the Georgia ones.

    Thanks in advance.

    P.S. If I wait till tomorrow to get re-loaded, I will not be able to make the delivery until the next available appointment on Friday. As an owner operator that would be a huge hit on my wallet.
     
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  3. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Florida allows 44,000 on tandem axles
     
  4. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    What's the weight? 36k? Florida allows 44k lbs on the drives and tandems as long as your not over gross

    Ethan
     
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  5. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    it is all there in the front of that atlas we dont read anymore
     
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  6. sixpacktrucker

    sixpacktrucker Bobtail Member

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    Ohh shoot! I was freaking out about it. Thank you guys for your answers. I guess that is the reason why people sign up for this forum to learn from the more experienced ones with more knowledge.

    I have 11.5K on steering, 36K on drive and 28K on Trailer. So 75.5K total. I'm good! Pfew... what a relief
     
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  7. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Just Dodge the Georgia scales if there are any on your way down. You'll be good in Florida though

    Ethan
     
  8. sixpacktrucker

    sixpacktrucker Bobtail Member

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  9. Cowmobile

    Cowmobile Medium Load Member

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    I know you got it figured out, but unless it just opened in the last day or two the southbound scale has been closed for the past couple of weeks for repaving..
     
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  10. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Better to ask than be burned.
     
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