rmgill
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I have driven to and from PA to Ga by myself in the Deuce with the Dingo on a trailer 3 times so far. All up weight was 26,200 lbs. I made a habit of pulling into each weigh station and each time I get a green light and a wave. I had one station have the guy in the tower tell me to pull to the side and that was my first trip north. In this case I'd been passed on the way to the station by one of the staff who had a 'stiffie' because of the armored car I was hauling. They just wanted to look at the truck and trailer for the novelty factor. They weren't interested in paperwork at all and were quite friendly.
The next time I drove through I got a quick "how's it going" through the Weight station speaker and a quick exchange of pleasantries and a green light. (They remembered me from the previous year).
So aside from the friendly look and see which I didn't mind to give at all, I've not had a single problem in the weigh stations. I figure it's better to pull through as a token offer to look you over and they're not going to get cheesed off and chase you down. Half the time they'll probably be looking at the truck happy to see something different OR wondering why you pulled in if you don't have to pull in. If they do pull you to the side just be friendly and offer up what paperwork you should have.
You should carry an extinguisher, triangles and other gear just as a good measure of safety. I carry more than I need with a collection of flares as well as flashlights and other safety/repair gear.
The next time I drove through I got a quick "how's it going" through the Weight station speaker and a quick exchange of pleasantries and a green light. (They remembered me from the previous year).
So aside from the friendly look and see which I didn't mind to give at all, I've not had a single problem in the weigh stations. I figure it's better to pull through as a token offer to look you over and they're not going to get cheesed off and chase you down. Half the time they'll probably be looking at the truck happy to see something different OR wondering why you pulled in if you don't have to pull in. If they do pull you to the side just be friendly and offer up what paperwork you should have.
You should carry an extinguisher, triangles and other gear just as a good measure of safety. I carry more than I need with a collection of flares as well as flashlights and other safety/repair gear.