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That depends on what you consider "absurdly larger" - the fee is between $1,000-$2,000 depending on the state. In some states that's not much more than you'd b
by tw04 3y ago
That depends on what you consider "absurdly larger" - the fee is between $1,000-$2,000 depending on the state. In some states that's not much more than you'd be paying for a nice luxury car or large SUV.
https://www.truckinfo.net/research/license-costs-by-state https://www.truckinfo.net/research/license-costs-by-state
- taeric 3y agoI confess I had a mistaken thought that weigh stations were akin to toll booths. That is, that fees were levied based on the weight. I can think of several problems with that thought, taking it longer, of course. :(
- tw04 3y agoI'm FAR from an expert, but you aren't totally misguided. That was the original intent once upon a time, now it's more about safety. They do weigh trucks to ensure they aren't going to destroy a bridge or damage roads if they're overweight for their route - but they're primarily checking a driver's log book to ensure they aren't over hours, the truck passes safety inspections, the driver isn't transporting illicit goods, etc.