scales on I-35 MN just north of where 35E and 35W merge

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by kaybea, Jan 10, 2015.

  1. kaybea

    kaybea Light Load Member

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    I passed these scales a few times. There is no building on either the northbound or southbound side, and also no sign to say whether it is open or closed. The scales are not marked on the 2015 motor carrier road atlas either.

    One time I passed them without going in, and there was a state trooper parked there, and I thought oh sh--. But he just sat there and didn't chase me down.

    http://www.truckstopsandservices.com/location_details.php?id=5131&a=1
    This site says "This is a pullout check station- no permanent building."

    Does anyone ever get weighed there?
     
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  3. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    You'll know if they've set up a temporary scale(if not a permanent one that's just never open), they'll have plenty of signage just past the last exit you can use to avoid it...
     
  4. cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    Lot of guys blowing scales today on the forums.
     
  5. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    There long ago non active, dot use them as inspection sites for pull overs, or staging for roadworks equip, some guys crash for the night. Once in 10 years i saw a temp sign for lights and brake check. But they havent done that in so long i dont think they do it anymore.
     
  6. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    arnt those those the old burnsville scales ?
     
  7. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Nope there talking about the ones just south of forrest lake, up by blaine lino lakes hugo area
     
  8. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    ah what was i thinkin ! and shoulda known ..spent a little time at lino lol.
     
  9. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

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    The scales at Lakeville are gone, the nb one is now a parking ramp for people who park the car there and ride the bus to downtown and the sb side is just a lot now. No exit or entrance on the sb side.
     
  10. allniter

    allniter Medium Load Member

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    Once I called my dispatcher to report I'd blown a trlr tire. His reaction? "Wow, your lips must be sore" :biggrin_2559:
     
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