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Kevin H. gave us the report that officers are working north of Oklahoma City and, according to what he gathered, have had it open for about a week now. Kevin got lucky and didn't have any problems... but we all know there are times when forewarning saves the day! If you're traveling on I 35 north of Oklahoma City, consider yourself forewarned! This report is accurate as of 6:20 am central time.
If you know anyone who would like to receive Weigh Station Alerts, please help get the word out. And, as always, if you see increased weigh station or truck inspection activity, keep us informed! Email us at alerts@coopsareopen.com.
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You can ask 50 truckers the same question and get 50 different answers. That's why we bypassed the trucker stories and went straight to the people who enforce the laws. Ever wonder what it's going to cost you if you get caught over weight? Will they let you go? Will they put you out of service? Will it go on your driving record? Is it legal to go around the truck scales?
This site is dedicated to the truckers who want the answers, not the tall tales. It is designed by drivers, for drivers. We have combined OTR experience of 20 years and a lot of friends who have been in the industry at least that long. We have talked to state DOT officers, state highway patrol and truck scale masters. In most cases, we got the answers we were looking for. Some states required a little coaxing and only a few refused to answer.
Did you know that in some states it is completely legal to go around the truck scale on state routes? That in some states, dodging the truck scale is more costly than just going over it heavy? That some states will let you go if you are over gross? That not all states will make you offload?
Don't assume you know the laws for the state you are driving through, KNOW you know them. Be informed, not just entertained!
We provide the information about truck scale locations, procedures, tolerance allowances and alternate routes when needed. We do not condone running illegal. But we don't think you should assume that something is illegal, either. We want to arm you, the driver, with the information to choose the best course of action for your circumstances.
Weigh station locations are determined from state DOT websites, trucking maps and by personally driving by them on the freeway. We have made every attempt to be sure all information is accurate. If you notice any mistakes, contact us- this is YOUR website.
Truck scale phone numbers are sourced from highway patrol offices, DOT offices and state DOT websites. We list the exit before and after the weigh station wherever possible and mark down any truck parking we know of.
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