Scaling at a weigh station while it is closed?

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  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    I’d sleep at scales pretty regular running the NW. I’d sleep at these and was never bothered:

    SB Willard UT
    Sage Jct ID
    WB Boise ID
    Drummond MT both directions
    SB Inkom ID
    EB Couer d’Alene ID
    Dillon MT on 41
    Twin Bridges MT on 41
    Cameron MT on 287
    Arco ID
    Salmon ID

    Never once in my life have I been woken up for an inspection or received an inspection before I could leave.
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    "Officer, you can't give me a ticket..." you are getting the ticket.
     
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  4. shatteredsquare

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    officer say, u smart, *hands u the pen* u gonna write it
     
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  5. JolliRoger

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    When uncertain, avoid.... Applies to a lot of situations truckers encounter.

    And if certain, plan to use the longer more scenic route.
     
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  6. JolliRoger

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    Touché !
     
  7. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    And you should drive the truck for FREE!!!!
     
  8. BigR

    BigR Road Train Member

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    Hell, he probably already does!
     
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  9. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    every time i go to freightliner or thermo king for anything but parts the next week is driving for free
     
  10. gentleroger

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    There's a big difference between Idaho/ Montana and Tennessee/Georgia. I'll park in a Wisco scale no worries, but I'd never tempt fate in Ohio unless I had to.

    I'd say most of the "I parked in a weigh station and got inspected" stories are akin to the "black Peterbilt vs moose" stories. Based on a true story but adopted by thousands as their own.
     
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  11. BigR

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    That ain't no lie!
     
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