Who has to stop at weigh stations in Washington?
“The following vehicles must stop at weight/inspection stations: (1) agricultural vehicles; (2) passenger or specialty vehicles, whether single or in combination (towing a trailer) with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more; (3) commercial trucks with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more.”
Why do some trucks not stop at weigh stations?
In short, truckers who have PrePass generally get to bypass the scale, and the scales have the ability to monitor it. When the trucks are due for inspections, PrePass will send them through the scales until they receive and pass a full mechanical/driver inspection.
How do you stop truck scales?
If you’re trying to avoid the weigh stations, you can either take an alternate route or wait until the weigh station closes. Weigh station apps will be incredibly helpful no matter which method you choose, as they’ll tell you where the weigh stations are located as well as when they’re open or closed.
Is a dump truck a CMV?
Do I need a CDL to drive a CMV? A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to drive a commercial vehicle, such as tractor trailers, semi-trucks, dump trucks, school buses or any vehicle carrying over 16 passengers, in the United States.
What do weigh stations do?
A weigh station allows trucks to be weighed while still on the road. Trucking companies are responsible for making sure that the trucks they send out are under the legal weight limit. Any truck that is over 10,000 pounds is legally obligated to stop at a weigh station.
How do truckers know when to get weighed?
“The weights are screened before they get to the scale, and if they’re in compliance, a green light comes on in their vehicle and they can bypass the scale. It’s an overhead scanner in conjunction with a weigh-in-motion device.”
How many pounds can a Sprinter van carry?
5,000 pounds
The Sprinter Passenger Van can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The Sprinter Cab Chassis can handle up to 7,500 pounds in any configuration. The towing capacities for Sprinter Cargo Van and Sprinter Crew Van models will vary depending on your chosen configuration.
How do you skip weigh stations?
For more information, call 1-888-988-1590 or visit the Drivewyze website. Bypass: If all requirements for weight, size, safety, etc. are met, the driver may receive a bypass, and will see a ‘bypass’ screen which lets the driver know they can bypass the weigh station.
What does it mean when a weigh station is monitored?
A weigh station is a designated checkpoint along a highway where a truck’s weight is checked. These weight inspections are typically done by Department of Transportation inspectors or state highway patrols.