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Weigh Stations disappearing?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by king v, Feb 26, 2018.

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  1. Feb 26, 2018 #1
    king v

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    So why are so many closed or abandoned? I've asked around and I haven't heard anything.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2018 #2
    Rugerfan

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    Come to California, you’ll see plenty of large open scales.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2018 #3
    Truckermania

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    Some states seem to be open more than others. Just depends on what a given state has chosen to prioritize budget wise.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2018 #4
    king v

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    So its just an east coast thing?
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2018 #5
    ChaoSS

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    Try driving in Nevada. They have a fair number of weigh stations and they are virtually never open.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2018 #6
    Accidental Trucker

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    They keep rebuilding and upgrading the ones in Idaho...... We don't like missing out on out of state revenue....
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2018 #7
    HalpinUout

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    Which in particular are you referring to?
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2018 #8
    skellr

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    Nobody told you not to look a gift horse in the mouth?
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2018 #9
    Oldironfan

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    Sounds like good news!
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2018 #10
    pmdriver

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    They going with all portables to catch everyone unsuspecting, we have become to good at going around them.
     
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