I was on the freeway yesterday and saw a signed that said “Trucks not given bypass signal must stop at scales”. I saw several trucks in line at the scale and one pulling in, but one driving past without exiting. There also seem to be some overhead scanning devices similar the EZPass lane scanners just before the scales.
I understand why shippers would want to weigh trucks and track their shipments, but why would it be a law that people have to do this? How does it all work with the scanners and the bypass signals and the paperwork? What happens if you don’t stop?
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The weigh scales aren’t for the shipping companies to track, but more for the department of transportation. The roads are meant to be able to handle a certain amount of weight, and the scales are there to make sure everyone is compliant. They can also do other inspections there, like brake inspections and paperwork inspections. Some trucking companies will try to overload a truck because they make more profit if they don’t have to pay for another truck. Some places have agreements with the D.O.T., and they can bypass the scales, because they’ve proven that their fleet of trucks are never overweight, or are in good condition, and don’t need to stop in.
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