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Scale / Weigh Station Guide

PrePass eligibility, what to do at a scale, violations, and state-by-state reference.

PrePass bypass eligibility requirements:

✓Active DOT authority
✓Safety rating: Satisfactory or Unrated
✓Current insurance on file with FMCSA
✓No out-of-service violations in last 12 months
Enroll in PrePass

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Frequently Asked Questions - Scale / Weigh Station Guide

Weigh stations on interstates, CAT scales at truck stops ($13-$15 first weigh, $3 reweigh), and some shippers/receivers. Use apps like CAT Scale Locator or Trucker Path.

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