When traveling on the highway, you might have noticed that there are signs for weigh stations along the way. If you are a business owner looking for a reliable trucking company, you might also have come across weigh stations and… Read More
Archive for the ‘Weigh Stations’ Category
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Tips for a Successful Weigh Station Visit
In the trucking industry, you will need to pull through a weigh station whenever one passes your way. Weigh stations are DOT-run sites that can be on the side of a highway, in a highway median, or at a rest… Read More
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Understanding Transportation Weigh Stations
Whether you are a brand new truck driver or a well-experienced one, you are likely familiar with transportation weigh stations. These off road areas are found all over the American highway system and play a very important role in keeping… Read More
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Why Truckers Need To Stop At Weigh Stations
Everyone on the road has seen signs for weigh stations, often signaling for truckers to stop when the lights are flashing. Stopping at a weigh station is required for trucks, as it is a stop where the Department of Transportation… Read More
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Freight Trucking Tips to Avoid Overweight Fines
When it comes to transporting materials and goods, there are a number of important responsibilities and truck owner or operator must take on. One of the most important ones is making sure that their trucks are not overloaded. This not… Read More
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Trucking Basics: What to Expect at Weigh Stations
So you’re cruisin’ down the highway on your first trip as a long haul freight trucker. Things are smooth sailing — you’ve added some personal touches to your cabin, your spring truck cleaning went off without a hitch, and you… Read More
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Weigh Stations: How do they Work?
Anyone who has ever traveled any significant distance on a major highway has probably passed by a weigh station. While weigh stations are commonly found throughout the nation, many aren’t familiar with how they operate or what their purpose is.
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Maryland: The Top Motor Vehicle Enforcement State
Motor vehicle enforcement along with truck inspections are an important part of vehicle and road safety across the nation. Without motor vehicle enforcement, truck drivers would have the ability to ignore safety codes and traffic laws, making the road dangerous…. Read More
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Weighing In on Weigh Stations
Weigh stations are common sights along the sides of highways, but for as common as they are they are often easy to miss. Many times the long line of trucks waiting for their turn on the scale simply don’t exist… Read More