How do I find weight stations?
Locate all of the weigh stations along your route. You can do this by using a weigh station app on your phone, or by typing in “weigh stations near me” into a search engine. The weigh stations will show up on a map, and you can then check to see if there are any stations along your specific route.
Do all semi trucks have to stop at weigh stations?
Typically, commercial semis and rental vans with heavy loads will need to stop at all open weigh stations. California: All commercial vehicles must stop for inspection of size, weight, equipment, and smoke emissions wherever California Highway Patrol are conducting tests and where signs are displayed.
Why do some trucks not go through the weigh station?
“The weights are screened before they get to the scale, and if they’re in compliance, a green light comes on in their vehicle and they can bypass the scale. If the weight makes the truck unsafe to operate, then it could be forced to stay at the station until the situation is rectified in some way.
Do you have to enter weigh station when Bobtailing?
Bobtails are not exempt from entering weigh stations. Depending on which state you’re in, the signs will say all trucks must enter, all commercial vehicles must enter, all vehicles over 5 tons must enter, or some variant thereof.
Do all states have weigh stations?
Currently, approximately 680 weigh stations are in operation in the United States. (2009 Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, 2009. Massachusetts and New York are the only states that indicate there are no permanent weigh stations used in the State.)
Why are weigh stations always closed?
Why Those Mysterious Truck Weigh Stations On Highways Are Always Closed. Seemingly every time we drive past a weigh station on the highway it’s closed. “One of the issues with the weigh station is the volume of traffic,” Fitzgerald told Herwick. “So right now, they’re almost backed out onto the highway.
Do motor coaches have to stop at weigh stations?
Motorhomes do not have to stop at weigh stations. Any vehicle over 26,000 pounds must stop to be weighed. Only commercial vehicles must stop.
What happens if a trucker skips a weigh station?
For example, if a trucker skips a required weigh station, they could be pulled over by a law enforcement officer, who may direct the trucker to drive back to the weigh station. And that can lead to additional delays because even more of your trucks could be required to stop at weigh stations on the future.
Do weigh stations have drug dogs?
Officers spend most of their time enforcing safety and weight regulations that govern truckers. DOT doesn’t even have its own drug-detection dogs at weigh stations, where truckers must stop – an obvious opportunity to sniff out drug haulers. That makes trucking an attractive way to move drugs across the country.
Is the weigh station open for truck drivers?
The scales are sometimes open and have a long line of trucks waiting outside, but other times the scales are closed and no one is there. You never had to worry about them before, but for a truck driver, they are important landmarks on their drives and are more than just something to ignore.
Are there weigh stations when you cross state lines?
[Must-Know Insights & Tips] If you’re driving your family’s car or truck, you see weigh stations any time you cross state lines. The scales are sometimes open and have a long line of trucks waiting outside, but other times the scales are closed and no one is there.
When do you need to stop at a weigh station?
For most states, only commercial vehicles that are over 10,000 pounds in gross weight need to stop at vehicle weigh stations. Because there are some variations between states, make sure to do your research when planning your trip to know for sure if you need to stop.
Where can I find information about CT truck inspections?
Guidelines for the various types of inspections can be found on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance website. Inquire about a motor carrier’s safety fitness information based on statistics provided by the State of Connecticut and the Federal Government. Information is provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation at www.fmcsa.dot.gov