DOT weekend
#21
06-02-2007, 01:21 PM
Originally Posted by jegzus
For those of you who can't see a 20-50 minute inspection ruining your day, you obviously don't drive day cab in the north east. Reason I say that is that 20-50 minutes could make the differance between you cruising down the highway and sitting in a 2 hour back up due to normal traffic at certain times.
I haul bulk cement out of PA and haul from VA to CT and I always do two loads a day. One load is usually a short run and the other is a long run. Just one 20-50 minute inspection would cause me to totally miss my second load if it was either right before morning rush hour or right before the evening rush hour. And those of you who run I-78 I-287 I-95 I-80 in the PA, NJ, NY, CT area's can attest to.
#22
06-02-2007, 02:08 PM
Originally Posted by sidman82
Unlike the regular spots & weigh stations they will be pulling trucks over at random, anywhere. There will be agents driving along roadways doing these extra checks. They also said if you get a level 1 you will get your free
 decal.wrong on both counts
#23
06-02-2007, 02:10 PM
Originally Posted by jegzus
For those of you who can't see a 20-50 minute inspection ruining your day, you obviously don't drive day cab in the north east. Reason I say that is that 20-50 minutes could make the differance between you cruising down the highway and sitting in a 2 hour back up due to normal traffic at certain times.
I haul bulk cement out of PA and haul from VA to CT and I always do two loads a day. One load is usually a short run and the other is a long run. Just one 20-50 minute inspection would cause me to totally miss my second load if it was either right before morning rush hour or right before the evening rush hour. And those of you who run I-78 I-287 I-95 I-80 in the PA, NJ, NY, CT area's can attest to.
#25
06-03-2007, 02:23 AM
Wash your truck and keep the dash clean and the inside of the truck clean and make sure your tires and brakes are good and check for oil leaks and ect....you will be fine.
If you dont want to be out there then maybe you should stay home and fix your truck. We are going to put tires on our trailer today and the truck has been washed and checked out and is ready for inspection. Have a SAFE week everyone tootie
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#26
06-03-2007, 03:10 AM
They did not get me at the Yapank Scale but at the new inspection site at exit 48 east bound. I never see it open to often. I was lucky because I am usually over my hours when I pass there. I live about 20 mins east of there and usually I have plenty of hours left until I hit the BQE. On friday for example it took me 4.5 hours just to go the 15 or so miles from the Verazano bridge to 495. There is no way I am going to sleep in my truck 15 miles from home. I heard from another driver they were pulling everyone in the Yapank scale earlier in the week though. I will be out working this week too 8)
#27
06-03-2007, 05:23 AM
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by jegzus
For those of you who can't see a 20-50 minute inspection ruining your day, you obviously don't drive day cab in the north east. Reason I say that is that 20-50 minutes could make the differance between you cruising down the highway and sitting in a 2 hour back up due to normal traffic at certain times.
I haul bulk cement out of PA and haul from VA to CT and I always do two loads a day. One load is usually a short run and the other is a long run. Just one 20-50 minute inspection would cause me to totally miss my second load if it was either right before morning rush hour or right before the evening rush hour. And those of you who run I-78 I-287 I-95 I-80 in the PA, NJ, NY, CT area's can attest to.
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#28
06-03-2007, 05:28 AM
Originally Posted by jegzus
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by jegzus
For those of you who can't see a 20-50 minute inspection ruining your day, you obviously don't drive day cab in the north east. Reason I say that is that 20-50 minutes could make the differance between you cruising down the highway and sitting in a 2 hour back up due to normal traffic at certain times.
I haul bulk cement out of PA and haul from VA to CT and I always do two loads a day. One load is usually a short run and the other is a long run. Just one 20-50 minute inspection would cause me to totally miss my second load if it was either right before morning rush hour or right before the evening rush hour. And those of you who run I-78 I-287 I-95 I-80 in the PA, NJ, NY, CT area's can attest to. |
