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What states do U-Haul trucks have to stop at weigh stations?
Which states require rental trucks to stop at weigh stations?
| Alabama | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alaska | No |
| Arizona | No |
| Arkansas | No |
| California | Yes, and at all agricultural stations |
Can truckers avoid weigh stations?
I can think of at least four reasons why a trucker might avoid weigh stations: They’re running an overweight or unscaled load and could get put out of service and/or fined, if they have to take that load across a DOT scale.
Why do some 18 wheelers not stop at weigh stations?
They are connected to a high-tech scale built into the roadbed. “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.”
Do U-Haul trucks have to stop at weigh stations?
According to U-Haul, you most likely won’t have to stop at a weigh station when driving a truck rental because your move isn’t considered a commercial move. However, there are several states that do require non-commercial trucks that exceed a certain weight (typically more than 10,000 lbs) to stop at weigh stations.
Do Uhaul trucks have to stop in every state?
2 states, South Dakota and Virginia, require a stop when the GVW is greater than 8,000 lbs. A 10′ U-Haul weighs more than that, so all rental trucks must stop 14 states require truck rentals that weigh 10,000 lbs or more to stop.
Do rental trucks have to stop when hauling personal property?
Weigh station requirements for rented moving trucks that are hauling personal property: 23 states do not require rental trucks to stop. Alabama, Idaho, and Montana technically require truck rentals to stop, but only if they exceed 26,000 pounds.
What to do if your truck is over the weight limit?
So, if you know for sure that your truck is over the required weight limit or if you’re in doubt, you’re strongly advised to be cautious and stop at the checkpoints (if you fail to stop at a weigh station when required, you may receive a costly ticket).