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Drivers report that Federal DOT officers are working in the south bound Darien, GA, weigh station today- not sure if they're working north bound as well but better safe than sorry. Officers are performing full inspections- truck, trailer, driver and paperwork. This report is accurate as of 1:45 pm Eastern time. Thanks to Mississippi for the information!
On a positive note, CoopsAreOpen.com forum moderator Russellmania tells us the west bound Livermore, CA, weigh station on I580 looks like it's going to be closed for quite some time. It's blocked off with more than just temporary barricades- thanks for the info, Russ!
Thanks to Susan L. for letting us know that officers are out working in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She says they are performing inspections and not being lenient about it. This report is accurate as of 1:30 pm Central time.
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Get ready for Roadcheck 2009 scheduled for June 2 through June 4, 2009.
Every summer, enforcement officers around the country operate what's come to be known by truckers as a 72-hour-blitz. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) boasts that during the blitz, an average of 14 trucks or buses will be inspected every minute nationwide.
In years past, CVSA road checks have focused on proper brake adjustment, seat belt use, load securement, and hours of service rules, but any and all violations are potential targets.
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50 Truckers - 50 Answers
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.
