VA. Updated GVW law

RLENT · Nov 28, 2011

greg334 said:
Whoa there, I understand I just threw that in for the heck of it but those who seem to think that the FMCSA rules always apply.

The FMCSA rules do always apply (where applicable)

That doesn't mean however that there aren't other rules that also apply (where applicable) ...

greg334 said:
However I wonder about buses, they are hauling for money so aren't they also CMVs?

Look it up on the FMCSA site - it's right there in the regs ....

BTW, I posted on here about the 7500 lb requirement in VA over 4 years ago:

RE: Signage and Advertising

60MPH · Nov 28, 2011

moose said:
I'd Bethya'h some of those so called 'warning' ended up on your carrier SMS scoreboard .
just enter usdot# on top right.

SMS - Safety Measurement System

I no longer have a DOT # since CSA went into effect, I only have a MC# as I do not meet the criteria to have a US DOT# any longer.

60MPH · Nov 28, 2011

RLENT said:
The FMCSA rules do always apply (where applicable)

That doesn't mean however that there aren't other rules that also apply (where applicable) ...

Look it up on the FMCSA site - it's right there in the regs ....

BTW, I posted on here about the 7500 lb requirement in VA over 4 years ago:

RE: Signage and Advertising

Yep VA. has said a TRUCK is over 7500 GVW for a long time. In June of this year they lowered the requirement to cross scales to 7500 GVW,

I was also reminded this morning in Portsmouth at the container yard/port that I MUST cross the scales, I asked and was told this TODAY as I crossed the portables they had set-up once again exiting the port/yard.

VA. loves to set up blitzes at this port for some reason.

moose · Nov 28, 2011

Who care,

my statement had nothing to do what so ever with your case.
it was a public service for drivers, that still take a warning ticket over a fine, and by doing so, loose any fighting chance, yet a warning ticket will show on the carrier SMS score just as any ticket will.
just a short reminder .

next time please don't shoot the messenger,
I'm just doing what my brain tells me to.

60MPH · Nov 28, 2011

moose said:
Who care,
my statement had nothing to do what so ever with your case.
it was a public service for drivers, that still take a warning ticket over a fine, and by doing so, loose any fighting chance, yet a warning ticket will show on the carrier SMS score just as any ticket will.
just a short reminder .

next time please don't shoot the messenger,
I'm just doing what my brain tells me to.

MOOSE you quoted my post, that generally (not always) means you are directing your answer to said poster. Had you not quoted my text I would of not quoted yours and answered the way I did.

RLENT · Nov 28, 2011

60MPH said:
Yep VA. has said a TRUCK is over 7500 GVW for a long time. In June of this year they lowered the requirement to cross scales to 7500 GVW,

Factually inaccurate - read the post of mine that I linked to above from FOUR YEARS AGO

I remember looking up the 7500 lb scaling requirement in VA FOUR YEARS AGO on the VDOT website .... and then called a scale master that confirmed it ...... FOUR YEARS AGO

60MPH · Nov 28, 2011

RLENT said:
Factually inaccurate - read the post of mine that I linked to above from FOUR YEARS AGO

I remember looking up the 7500 lb scaling requirement in VA FOUR YEARS AGO on the VDOT website .... and then called a scale master that confirmed it ...... FOUR YEARS AGO

OK, I was going by what I was told Wed. and this morning, both by State troopers. Something in June of this year was changed in regards to units with a 7500 GVW or more having to cross. I was under the impression that the updated law was in direct relation to crossing when we were not required to cross before. I see I was wrong on that fact.

As you posted some 4 years ago, I see where you are correct. I should have been crossing the scales ever since I started driving the van. Thank you for re posting the thread.