This is what i get for being a good little driver.....
#12
10-04-2009, 02:33 AM
I actually went by a scale in MN the other day. Sign said "prepass site, trucks obey in-cab signal". I get the beep to bypass, but i get up closer, and the electric sign told me to 'exit to scales'. WTF?? So i exit to scale, only to take the bypass lane like everyone else.
You sure know how to follow instrutions don't you? Green light on the prepass means just that GO. The elctronic signs are not connected to your prepass that is why the sign says follow in cab signals.
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#13
10-04-2009, 02:54 AM
Maybe he was feeling "conflicted" that day??? (Two distinct sets of instruction, don't ya know!!!) 
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#14
10-04-2009, 03:38 AM
Kevin...
I've been there, and I've done that. I've also spent time at a truck stop shifting the load to the rear of the trailer to make it legal. Don't be too concerned about the 520 over gross. That 1000+ pounds on your drives needs to be your main focus. Many scales will allow you a little over, especially when moving one hole on the tandems means you will be over on one set of axles or the other. I've taken loads that grossed 79,980 over scales in several states, including MD, and no one said a word. But one axle more than 500 over is a sure invitation to visit the back lot at the scale.
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#15
10-04-2009, 04:47 AM
Sad to say that nobody even mentioned the fact that if he was involved in ANY accident what-so- ever, he would be found at fault because of his weight. At that point he may have to say goodbye to his driving career. Good call Kev. You did the right thing!
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#16
10-04-2009, 05:21 AM
oh...i sent a message in asking if it was still showing i wanted home. it did, so i asked them to take it off me and i'll stay out because of the fiasco yesterday. I'm told that i'll have to talk to my DM monday cause there isnt any freight. Guess next time i'll get any axle under 1,000 over, and just roll with it. I could be home right now with my dog having a romantic dinner with my sister. ;-) (i'm just kidding about the dog) hahahahahah
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#17
10-04-2009, 05:24 AM
Originally Posted by Kevin0915
I've been driving since early Nov. 2008, and i've already more experienced than you.
#19
10-04-2009, 06:33 AM
I haven't seen the scales open in Iowa on the weekend. The Kearney Mo scale would of probably been open on Saturday and Mr Smallwood working in there is not very friendly. You can take the Excelsor Springs Exit and drive behind the scale and come out at the Pilot. I do it all the time. Eagleville Mo northbound scale would of been closed on Saturday.
#20
10-04-2009, 07:25 AM
Originally Posted by Kevin0915
Sign said "prepass site, trucks obey in-cab signal". I get the beep to bypass, but i get up closer, and the electric sign told me to 'exit to scales'. WTF?? So i exit to scale, only to take the bypass lane like everyone else. COMPLETELY MISSED THAT! :clap: Rick |
