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Originally Posted by cfguy2000
Weigh stations
I was just informed that I will have to stop at weigh stations along my route. I have never done this. What is the procedure? Is there a fee?
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Check over your instructions from your employer or sponsering agency regarding this. In general, most weigh stations do not require you to stop unless you are over 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as this is the maximum for a normal license. In my drive from WA to TX a week or so ago there were only three that I had to stop for. One because I had a trailer and two because I was over 10,000 lbs (Utah and Colorado I think).
Sorry, I got sidetracked - there is no cost for mandatory highway controled weigh stations! The only costs you may incur is if your employer asks for an empty and full weight tickets, which you should procure at your origin (at least if you work for the DOD).