How Does a Florida Weigh Station Work?

[@rogerbrandt6678]

Every law enforcement personal should be like this guy, class act man.

[@65WKFoster]

roger brandt So true sure would go a long way in really making a difference.

[@MrBogeyone]

+roger brandt In my years in Alabama I have met many Alabama State Troopers that are just like him. One of my best friends is retired from the IRS/DOT. He was a conformance officer. (little white dodge truck at the scales) I never knew him to be a hard ass except to one man that told him he was crazy and to get of his property. This was at a truck stop during a motorcycle ride. He went back after a month and raked the guy over, thrashed him, and wrote him a warning instead of $70,000.00 in fines. Can't say much bad about a guy like that. This guy even reminds me of my buddy.

[@customparts6723]

Very nice! Great video...I really liked it. Too bad not all DOT's personal are like this one. I think the diesel darlins were sent in as a detourant as trucks went by...lol

[@vincehennigan3036]

Total Agreement.

[@arish00]

roger brandt 10-4 and Roger that, I totally and 200% agree with you there about that!!!!

[@stephenross9282]

I wish all inspectors and DOT officers were like this guy! This should be a state wide training video

[@HighwayStuff]

This officer gave me a new level of respect for DOT officers. i wish they all were as honest and up front as this guy.

[@brianjackson981]

I am an ex driver and enjoyed every minute of this vid, I used to go to Fl at least once a week. I remember going through a Wi coop one time in the 90's and they pulled me in for a paperwork check. I walked in there, he looks it over and says I can leave. Before I stuck my foot out the door he wanted to ask me one question. He asked if I wore my seat belt' I told him with a grin, I only put it on going through scale houses and walked out the door

[@NenadKralj]

That officer is a so plesent to listen !! I wonder why ppl can't be like that?! I wanna send him a box of cookies (which one of this WEIGH STATION IN FLORIDA) is this ??

[@ConrailFreight]

HighwayStuff My friend drives a truck he says that DOT officers like to lie and make up false claims

[@SwingKingsGolf]

Wildwood

[@carlosfuentes5772]

HighwayStufuuiuiuuuuuiiiuuuioouui. Q

[@xHolyraverx]

If more DOT officers were like this, we would have a lot less frustration at scale houses. My respects to this man. Great video, awesome information

[@ikemen1]

Don't know why I click on this video but I'm sure glad I did.. That Officer is great, love listening to him......

[@BigRigVideos]

ikemen1, Glad you found the video.

[@England91]

ikemen1 if you play/played or watched someone play ets2 or ats you might of seen this video pop up

[@upnorth1807]

ikemen1, I agree. Clicked... well tapped this vid and glad I did too. Very interesting video

[@bdub7826]

Law Enforcement could learn a lot from this guy and his code of ethics ; his attitude is strictly civil service.

[@ashtonsiemens2592]

bdub78 I 100% agree

[@paulyuricek1538]

This gentleman is 100%. I wish I could work with him one day.

[@knightd12]

I enjoyed listening to this guy talk.

[@gokussblue5411]

i totally agree

[@statemilitary1222]

Not the only one bro

[@npsit1]

Not being a truck driver, I didn't really know all that went on with weigh stations. Neat video.

[@BigRigVideos]

+npsit1 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincehennigan3036]

It hits us in the pocket when trucks are overweight. Highway repairs costs millions. It helps Georgia also because overweight trucks tear up the highways from coast to coast. Georgia and the other states benefit from Florida's weigh stations doing their job.

[@cardiackidjones2848]

npsit1 I am just like you....I am amazed at all the restriction differences from state to state....makes it difficult on the driver for sure.....thank u to all drivers as well

[@kinfudamene9180]

What a man, a genuine and unmistakably honest and humble human being with disarming personality and unadulterated integrity! It is easy to feel his true nature from the way he tells and says the truth. Thank you for your service. The world needs more of you!!

[@ProstetnicVogonJeltz]

I thought this was going to be about the mechanics of what happens when a truck drives onto the scale. Turned out, it was "weigh" better!

[@looooookan]

bruh the best pun of the century!!!

[@Gtostreetmissile]

Damn hahahahaha

[@javaidakhterkhan]

Good job sir you are doing a great job here saving US roads.

[@TruckDrivingLady]

Fantastic video! Dennis had my attention the entire time. He should be in an educational position for the State! 5 years from retirement and unless he has a hand in training the new guys.....his way of thinking will be lost in the future. I very much enjoyed this! Thank you.

[@ctaylor1393]

Cannot agree more, & my sentiments exactly!!!! Gunna be a sad day & future for the entire FL State DOT when +Dennis Hegman retires! Not for him, of course, lol, but his experience, know-how & obvious heart, will be lost, & that's a shame! Great video, awesome interview(ee)!

[@dennishegman2320]

4 yrs now... 😊

[@TruckDrivingLady]

Dennis Hegman Are you counting the days? :) Sure will hate to see you retire! I know you've earned it, but I for one am glad you'll be part of this industry a few more years! We need more like you for sure!

[@dennishegman2320]

Thanks😉

[@AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju]

Like really

[@vanhalen12336]

Apparently Florida has some damn good looking trucks rolling through!!!

[@mhunt2760]

No lie, made me go wash my truck with rain predicted in a couple days!😂😂😂

[@tallone09]

They where all leaving the truck show in wildwood FL

[@marshallallensmith]

This what "reality tv" should be. But it's not so I am more than happy to come to YT to watch this.

[@BigRigVideos]

Awesome!

[@Darkdemonoflite]

seriously

[@blakeslocum2732]

Loved this little documentary!

[@bestreviews5150]

Marshall Smith™ up,k

[@evertondeans647]

Wow I thought it was gonna be boring but tears came to my eyes,much respect to stay safe.

[@AutumnHighway]

This has got to be one of the best interviews that I've ever heard (and seen). Never have I been more proud to be a big rigger than I am right now. And a note for those who made this film; Closing with those same trucks that weighed, showing them rolling down the road broud a tear to my eye. After 33 years in the saddle, let me tell you that took some doing. We as drivers need this.... information, presented in a one-on-one manner. Thanks so muchto everybody who took part in this presentation. It makes a guy feel like maybe some folks appreciate truckers after all.

[@BigRigVideos]

AutumnHighway Thanks for taking the time to leave this comment. I for one, appreciate what all of the truckers are doing out there. It's been long overdue that they get recognized for it!

[@lanceroark6386]

I'll agree to that. He is professional. Unfortunately, it's nice guys like him that enforce unreasonable laws and get a bad rep for doing so. Negative association I guess. Or like them Anhydrous Tanks say, "Guilty by association."

[@DannyWalker1949]

I was a OTR Truck Driver for over 44 years. I mainly hauled "Over Dimensional" Loads and I have been pulled into the scales at Wildwood, Fl. on numerous occasions. I remember Mr. Hegman being on duty there and talked with him several time over the years. I would Completely agree he is One of the Fairest Officers I ever met. I used to stop there in Wildwood and go to the "Chrome Shop" there just west of I-75. OH, the money I have spent there over the years! I'm retired now and just found this video and I had to write and say something GOOD about the "Chicken Coop's" ha-ha. lol.

[@BigRigVideos]

Danny Walker Thanks for leaving the comment!

[@floridaman964]

You sound like me now.

[@DannyWalker1949]

@@floridaman964 0ught-0 is that G00d or Bad? 😅

[@floridaman964]

​@@DannyWalker1949 I'm a young OTR driver from Summerfield, near 75 Chrome Shop. The amount of money I've spent there is just stupid, it's right down the road! I pull anything from reefers, low boys, but mostly cattle. If that phone rings, I'm there tomorrow. Oregon, Connecticut, New Mexico, anywhere.

[@DannyWalker1949]

@@floridaman964 I used to shop and get things done there at I-75 Chome shop myself, and spent a couple dollars too. he-he. I used to show off my 1961 Peter Car Needle Nose there (I bought it Brand New) it done very good in their show's too. I have it in my shop since my heart attack back in 2010. I'm gonna hang flower pots off of the WC. Mirrors someday soon.😁😂🤣

[@lancelot1953]

What a good man, with great humanity despite all of our bureaucracy. It is reassuring that there are still some people like him in America, Ciao, L

[@davidbergemann8095]

As a CVIU (Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit) staff member from New Zealand it was great to watch this and see how things are done in the USA. Awesome attitude and one I pride myself in as well. Treat them like you want to be treated.

[@BigRigVideos]

David Bergemann Thanks David, glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@jamesanderson6812]

old school , good guy ...class act .

[@hydranes]

I don't even live in the US nor have I ever considered driving a truck, yet this video was very entertaining to watch. Mr. Hegman sure is very compelling to listen to.

[@longroth4882]

Just ran across this... I'm long retired now, but have to validate everything he said. I'm one of those old timers who used to park for the night in the back lot, never a problem, never been treated unfair in Florida.

[@wonniewarrior]

I do not drive trucks. I do not drive anything with weight except work van sometimes with flowers. But Mr Hegman, as a driver from Melbourne, Australia, I loved and respect your attitude. You don't seem confrontational to the public, you try to help within the rules you have, and your policy of giving the benefit of doubt to drivers is amazing. Same thing here in Australia, cars and trucks might pass the rules in 1 state only to get busted in the next. I.E. car trailer lengths are measured from different spots per state, tow ball weight is also measured different. I wish your retirement well.

[@BigRigVideos]

wonniewarrior I'm sure Dennis Hegman will appreciate that.

[@artkincell]

In my nearly 30 years of regional trucking, I have met more good honest law enforcement people than bad ones. Dennis is a good egg as they say.

[@100pyatt]

Professionalism front and center! Pennsylvania needs weigh stations like this, we're in the Stone ages !!

[@shopsmithtroubleshootingan2269]

I don’t know how I stumbled across this video. I almost skipped over it as I’m not particularly interested in scales, and I don’t drive a truck. But I found it extremely informative; the officer extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, and professional; the technology is interesting; even the music was well done. I’ve truly learned something new, thank you.

[@kenp.9762]

This guy is the real deal. A real good southern guy, just making a living, and treating people right. If only all law enforcement officers were like him !!

[@lp4619]

Great video and great advice. I learned more about scale-houses watching this video then in all my years of driving. I wish more inspectors were like this gentleman! Thanks for the great work.

[@jlpolcat13]

Back when I was driving in I believe it was 2005 or maybe 6 . I went in to the scale in Hope Arkansas with a heavy load. I had put on a half tank of fuel and was maybe over weight in Little Rock so I was a little weary about the scale house. So he stops me on the scale for about three or four minutes. Then my heart jumps up in my throat . Red light pull around and park and come in. Didn’t say anything about paper work or anything. So I gathered it all up and he opens his back door and starts waving me to come in so I do leaving my paper work since he seems to be upset or in a hurry. I was pulling a DC ten Cat Bulldozer with the blade disassembled on the rear of my spread axle lowboy trailer. Scared I was in bad trouble I walked in hurriedly. When I got in he had cake and ice cream and offered me cake and ice cream and asked if I was in a hurry. I told him no that he had scared me pretty much that I would need awhile to settle my blood pressure down. Laughing he said he had called his wife to come with a instamatic camera to take our picture. He had been working that scale since it had opened and he never had a truck come across the scale with exactly 80,000 lbs. until I crossed the scale. It was five minutes before 12 midnight his quitting time. It was his retirement cake and ice cream that the staff had brought out to him at nine that night. No one run the scale after midnight and they told him he could leave then after the party . He said he wanted to stay till his shift was over because he had never left early his whole life and wasn’t going to do it on his last night. His wife came and took our pictures and we stayed there till around one in the morning visiting. I hugged them both and told them I would see them at the Family reunion because when his wife kept looking at me and she said are you kin to the McKay’s family and I said my grandmother who raised me is a McKay and her grandmother and mine are sisters. I told her I remembered her but couldn’t place her until she asked me about the McKay’s. I asked why he never came and he said I always had to work. He was at our reunion later that year and we all had a good laugh about how 80,000 lbs could effect a family. SEMPER FIDELIS

[@MrPent9295]

total bullshit story that you pulled out your ass and made up.

[@charlesabraham5339]

@@MrPent9295 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@htcooley04]

Great story

[@thaintriguing1]

jlpolcat13 how are you gonna comment the same comment to the same comment with the same comment? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@davee6161]

Complete bullshit. First of all what's a DC10 Cat bulldozer? They made a D10, not a DC10. Which the shipping weight is roughly 110,000 lbs, theres no way in hell that you were hauling that with a 40,000 lb blade on the back of your lowboy. That's called a divisible load. I haul RT cranes and my empty weight for my particular set up is about 65000 lb. Also Arkansas does not allow overweight loads travel at night. This story is complete bulshit.

[@cdstractortrailertraining7910]

We show this video in class for CDL students. Very informative and held their attention through entire video. Great job

[@oldpaths]

Drivers take note about maintaining speed at scalehouses!

[@sonboogie]

Yes.

[@0truckmafk]

*here, allow me:* Los conductores toman nota sobre Mantenimiento de velocidad a escala de casas ड्राइवर्स पैमाने-घरों में गति को बनाए रखने के बारे में ध्यान रखना ਡਰਾਈਵਰ ਪੈਮਾਨੇ-ਘਰ 'ਤੇ ਗਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਇਮ ਰੱਖਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਨੋਟ ਲੈ. d السائقين تأخذ ملاحظة حول الحفاظ على سرعة في المنازل على نطاق Kierowcy przyjmują do wiadomości o prędkość, przy skali utrzymanie budowli Pilotes prendre note sur le maintien de la vitesse à l'échelle des maisons Драйверы принять к сведению о сохранении скорости при масштабном домов

[@uckmoo835]

Beyond fucking aggravating to be behind an idiot that goes through at 20 mph when the signs clearly say MAINTAIN 45 MPH!

[@billyboi57]

I got ya. It is one of my pet peeves for a truck, whether it's still on the highway making an approach to a weigh station or actually in it to be going slower than the posted limit. These weigh in motion systems are designed and calibrated to be accurate in a narrow range of speed. If one goes to fast or too slow or does not maintain the proper distance it can trigger a truck to enter the station or be directed to the static scales.

[@gearhead5651]

☢TruckMafk TM™" lmfao, best reply ever. Haha freakin love it. Cant read it but i get it.

[@Carhaulercharlie]

As always another great video, 16 years driving and I learn so much from this 30 minute video. Can't wait till the next one, Thank you!

[@TheMainClan]

Several years ago entering FL on 75 I began asking on the radio if anybody had placards for Hazardous gas. I did this even while in line for the scale. Finally I heard a strong base station reply, (from the scale house,) "What are you hauling driver?" I knew they were getting all ready to write me a big one when I answered, "22 tons of Bush Bros beans." There was laughter on the radio, the weighmaster could only look up at me and shake his head. Honestly, it's not as much fun out here on the road as it used to be.

[@phantom629]

I was driving one night(years ago) and this trouper was telling everyone were he was, what mile sticker he was sitting at, and finally some driver asked why he was doing that and the trouper said "that way you aint got no excuse", sure enough when i went by that yard stick he was sitting right next to it running radar, gotta love a civil servant with a sense of humor.

[@AnkhiKANDOLA]

THIS IS WHY I TRUCK!!! HATS OFF TO U SIR. THANK YOU

[@thedannyd4005]

I knew all this..but to hear from an actual DOT man..thanks..this was awesome..all truckers should watch this.

[@LiquidBlackWolf]

this guy. he is golden. he is a true professional.

[@billyboi57]

+LiquidBlackWolf He also seems to have some degree of humanity in him. Sometimes things happen we can't control and the law is not the end all, be all.

[@rodsapyta7059]

GREAT VIDEO.. FIRST CLASS..!! 37 years, in a truck. This was Great information. BIG THANKS..!!Total respect to ALL, that are in this business..

[@arthanza112]

We need more dot officers like him.

[@kymberlyp4056]

What actually occurs at these weight stations have always been a mystery to me. While I understood the basic concept and necessity, I had no idea how technical and precise they were. Every once in awhile I come across a truly informative/educational video. I would definitely give this one straight A+++!

[@tazpelayo3470]

I noticed no one has left a comment about this video in 2 years. Well, I loved the video. It has educated me and I have been an Escort/Pilot car driver for more than 23 years. It sure is nice to have a better understanding of what happens in a scale house. And Mr. Hegman is is a super up standing man. I hope he is proud of his service to his state. He should be. I would like to see you do a video in reference to Pilot cars and Florida laws since we work with trucks every day. Thank you for making this video.

[@EveryDayTrucker]

This dude REALLY has it going on! What exceptionally well produced videos! As a 6 year driver who prior to that was a media person for 15 years, I know all about production, graphic design and editing and this is AMAZING work! Thank you for all the work you put into these videos! Brother, I know what a video like this takes!!!

[@Coxfame]

I thought I was just going to watch this video for couple of seconds, good educational video and im not a truck driver.

[@BigRigVideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@fatcatsnuggleparty4272]

2058 seconds is indeed a couple of seconds.. a couple thousand. :D /smartass Sorry. :D

[@jonakers704]

I loved hearing that bit about the bathrooms being available for four wheelers as well. I have stopped in there in my car before and felt a bit of trepidation doing it, but hearing that from the source makes me feel a lot better about it.

[@Red379pete]

Dennis is a heck of a story teller, enjoyed this video a lot

[@NenadKralj]

What is address of that weigh station? That Men (Dennis) deserves a box of sweets (at least + staff) !!

[@wakkoss]

He's working at Wildwood right now, I believe.

[@bridgetrobertson7134]

I'm sort of a new driver. Few months under my belt. My first couple of days I passed two scales when I shouldn't have because I didn't know they were coming up. Both right after the entrance ramp I used. I guess I got lucky 'cause no one chased me down. Now, I have a GPS that tells me where the scales are and I've been getting red lighted on every one the past two weeks. I know I've been pushing 80k lately but our loads are automated and I doubt I'll ever be over. I still don't know much about what I'm supposed to be doing when I pull in but this video helps a ton. I've been slowing to 15-20mph. Didn't know that was bad but I'm still getting used to running full speed on the interstate. Much less in tight spaces like a weigh station.

[@DanBowkley]

The speed totally depends on the state you're in. Florida wants 45 (though I've always had bad luck at exactly 45, 42 ish seems to more reliably get me a bypass signal). Just follow the signs and you'll be fine. Hit me up on G+ if you ever need a hand, I'm always happy to help.

[@kurtjensen6797]

Awsome video... What a nice man.. The way he was telling..like beeing in that office my self..he really takes pride in his job..🚛

[@stevew.7245]

Great video!! I've Been driving over 25 yrs, and I've gotta say, 90% of the officers are just as professional as man in the video.. I just wanna say, Professional drivers appreciate that!!

[@getrdunok]

Please do more of these scale ones from different places and states ..it'll be a huge hit...keep on trucking.

[@eurosonly]

You can tell this guy probably makes a wonderful parent and a mentor as well. I wish there were more people like this in this world. Reminds me of my driving instructor. Gives you a bit of room to make mistakes but nothing too severe and is encouraging and lifts you up when you make a mistake and beat yourself up over it.

[@SansevieriaMedia]

I drove for 3½ years and always noticed that Florida weigh stations were the quickest to get through, especially if you're running 100% legal and have no worries anyway.

[@wkl747]

Thank You for sharing your work experience and you are the rare breed left in the world to do the right thing. Learn a lot from you video.

[@isprayNpray4u1]

I respect this officer and if every scale house had more guys like him...the roads would be a better place.

[@richbowser9500]

What a great video. This shows there are some pretty awesome people in this world. People like Dennis restore a persons faith in our fellow man. The officers that he trains will be learning from the best.

[@andyoram5815]

Great video! Dennis is obviously a sensible guy,what a gent!

[@franciscomacias9603]

This is one of the best if not only the best videos I have watched when it comes to DOT weight scale inspections. Thank you. My friend came in over weight at 15 lbs and was written up by CHP. I was there with him when he got written up. Those extra 15 lbs was water for the road.

[@Forcefed777]

I lived in Florida awhile , now in Colorado. In my experience and efforts as Class A (hazmat / tanker) also in Canada, it was my practice to have all paperwork in order , even simply to highlight expiration dates , key points on manifests ect. for times you do get the famous " pull left , bring in CDL & permits" will make the DOT officer's life easier and in return they gave me courteous respect back. It's no inconvenience for us to have a beautifully organized binder with tabbed and laminated dividers for quick efficient reference for any party whether it's slip seat , DOT , carriers and yourself. One of my pet-pevs was getting in other tractors on a daily or weekly basis to find a mess of old expired paperwork. That shit I'd throw right in the trash can and if something was missing get a brand new up to date copy. These practices fall in line with all the new technology and advances in the trucking industry. Hell- we don't even need paperwork to board a plane these day's , whip out that cell phone and scan our boarding pass digital format lol ! My point is , I love all the passion how people customize their trucks and help make trucking careers more attractive. With older generations retiring and us younger generations coming into this industry, I don't see a lone wolf gypsy life on the open road anymore. With technology we have today, you can be evermore connected 24/7 - 365 days a year , from almost anywhere in the world ( WifI , Skype , FB , KZbin , internet and mobile data plans ) ect... and seeing this video opened my eyes to the insight from FDOT Weight Inspector Dennis Hegman's perspective and I'm sure many other DOT station's we may visit. Thanks to BigRig and Dennis for sharing this video , I learned alot from it and thanks for the opportunity I have to respond my thoughts as well for those that took the time to read my comment's. #mutualrespect #trucklife #sharetheroad #bikelife

[@teal61762]

True having things in order and easy to find makes DOT look at u more favorably. IME don't give them anything other then what they ask for, don't give them a chance to find something they not originally looking for

[@jameesmyth7268]

I hear you Keep the dash board clean truck inside and out clean. Yourself clean as much as you can. Paper work straight amazing how quick you get through stuff. I even kept all the truck and trailer paper work in a small 3 ring binder in plastic sleeves so all they had to do was flip the pages and if they needed to make a copy of anything they could take the sleeve out copy and put it right back with out fighting it. Its amazing how just these little things making getting through inspections so much easier and stuff you know damn right they could right you up on that is minor they let you go with a verbal warning to get it dealt with.

[@russellbluewolf6427]

@@jameesmyth7268 i dont drive a semi, but i do the same thing with my car receipts including fuel and repair/parts and tires..it makes looking for stuff ALOT easier

[@patrickmcmullen8871]

I've been working as a Weight Inspector at the I-4 Weight Scales in the Tampa area for the past 5 and half years. I had worked as a Videographer / Editor in broadcast TV doing News and then Commercial and Program Production for over 37 years prior to this job. I also am doing audio/video production work on my own for various things on the side. This is very well done, and accurate. I really like how the interview with the Inspector was done. Really nice work.

[@demolitionman5299]

Watched the entire thing. Very nice. You guys rock. I wish all Scale house attendents were as cool as the gentlemen you interviewed. Hammer down.

[@barrytree6666]

Your video is very informative, we need more DOT officers like you in North America. I drove for almost 10 years and didn’t have any problems with any DOT officials. I’m enjoying this video

[@104cannonball]

What an amazing video. Had no idea how sophisticated the technology was. So many questions have been answered about what all those hwy poles mean and do.

[@djmark1986]

Great video! I wish all DOT guys were link Dennis. There's room for caring compassion and most of all common sense on the road. Drive safe and drive legal.

[@DavidKamaz]

Chris, very nice and informative video, Thank you for doing this. Hope to meet with you as soon as i get my rig finished to get CB interview with you.

[@r1eaterr]

I absolutely love this gentleman. What an asset to his organization.

[@noshoes]

Excellent video. Always wondered about the weight stations and you pick just the right fellow to fill us in !

[@3rd_Millennium_Engineering]

Officer Dennis Hegman, you're one cool officer. Thank you ; I hope I get to meet you and shake your hand. I'm a driver since '79 and run 48 States and Canada.

[@johnchristos2273]

I'm not in the trucking business, but you have a great deal of common sense. And boy, you are one sharp SOB---You really know your craft. Good job!

[@MrTruckerf]

I have been an owner/operator for 40 years. This is the best, most interesting video on trucking law enforcement I have ever seen. Mainly because of Senior Inspector Hegman; nothing but respect for that officer. I only hope he is training a lot of people to do the job exactly as he does it. Thank you for your service, sir!

[@countryrebel22]

This was a great opportunity to show that not all DOT officers are out there to make life hell for Drivers. That is a damn good man and its a shame he's on the other side of the country. We need more like him in California, especially Banning. That place is a nightmare

[@gferryman1]

countryrebel22 amen on the Banning being hell, I hate going through that place with a passion

[@countryrebel22]

Im a third generation Driver and I have heard horror stories about that place. The only time I had to go through it I got bypassed because they had a huge line out onto the highway and had to bypass all the trucks. I got lucky.

[@louiszierlein5814]

+countryrebel22 I am based out of Wyoming and run mostly south anymore. I use to run California a lot and just flat out wouldn't take a load that would run me through Banning.

[@MrWhitmen1981]

This person explained everything in such a clear way it's amazing.

[@T43B1GD0G]

Very entertaining. Couldn't stop watching

[@mauriliof]

A true role model. State of FL give this man a raise.

[@scythe08]

Fantastic vid! I loved listening to him, what a class act! I've never seen the big deal about scales. If you run legal, you have nothing to worry about. Treat people with respect? Nothing to worry about. Every scale master that I have met, has always been more than willing to answer any questions, and It's always fun to get their take on the side of things. Anyway, thanks for the great vid!

[@07jsmooth]

Glad I accidentally clicked on this video I enjoyed listening to him and got a few good laughs from the stories. This was a knowledgeable video.

[@shaunamcvaysv]

Great video and thanks to him for being an honest good man, if I get stopped in Florida I hope its with him lol.

[@tainorosario8902]

Thank you Dennis Hegman we need more DOT like you.

[@rookiemcm77]

Very Well Done... Entertaining and informative... Somebody in Florida buy that guy a beer

[@racinjason76]

Great video. After 22 years I bet he has a lot of stories to tell. You probably couldn't have chosen a better inspector to interview. I'm not a trucker but I have truckers that work for me. I have a greater appreciation for truckers and enforcement officers now after watching this video. The loads and goods have to be delivered but our roads and bridges are getting older and more congested. It's a balancing act for all of us. Great video - keep up the BigRig series.

[@Ryno59CTD]

awesome video. I could listen to old timers stories all day.

[@keithfurlow5024]

This is one the most authentic, he's doing great job keeping our roads safe and not over ruling authority while doing it. Putting cover on rumors, just a great guy . Thank to Chris and what he does in bringing us these great videos, thank you Chris thats real brother.

[@Havoc4Hire]

i have no idea why i watched this, but it was entertaining and well-done video. That guy is pretty awesome.

[@jimkelly4336]

Very good video, Mr. Hegman seems to be a genuine real-deal spokesman for the FL DOT. I would like to see a sequel to this video that focuses on safety. A weigh station's function is more than just weight. Such as tires, brakes, air leaks, hours of service and much more.

[@davek9759]

This is my third video of yours I have watched. Well done man; very GOOD JOB!

[@BigRigVideos]

Dave K Glad you like them!

[@dieseldog4752]

I love videos when you actually hear the people explain the details of their jobs & how things work.

[@derrickzenner9300]

He's a class act.

[@DLove-vg7fk]

This DOT officer is the best, very informative, very fair. This officer should teach DOT seminars around the country. I commend you sir, keep up the great work!

[@solaron99]

Excellent production! You captured gold @ 23:25 with his seizure story! I'm a video producer turned professional driver, see you on the road! Awesome footage. Cheers!

[@BigRigVideos]

Yes that was a very touching part of the story. Do you have links to your work?

[@BoHolbo]

I LOVE this guy! A government employee who deserves the respect of all truckers, domestic and abroad. He is the perfect role model you can look up to. Anyone who’s thinking about working as an interface between citizens and government, THIS is the kind of person you should strive to become!! THANK YOU for putting this out there for the world to see! If Dennis Hegman is still around, wether he’s still working or not. He would be the perfect person to be the public figure for information and instructional material aimed at commercial drivers etc. At the very minimum, his name and likeness should be used for DOT employee of the year, or as an award for someone, (within the DOT) who has shown themselves to be willing to “go that extra mile” to create a safer or more welcoming work environment, encourage a better work ethic. (You get the idea.) Please make this happen.. Cheers Bo Holbo Vejle Denmark (The home of LEGO🧱)

[@go13ok]

Good video. I thought that ol boys wife was going to come in and be 600 lbs that's why he was alittle over weight.

[@dennishegman2320]

I actually had a cattle hauler in here a few years ago, I'll never forget him because he always had a joke when he came in here. He was 600 lbs overweight. He came in and I told him that he was 600 lbs overweight. He said thats because I have my wife with me. I said "your wife weighs 600 lbs lbs?" He said No, "but all that crap she brings with her does... "

[@go13ok]

Dennis Hegman Hahah that's hilarious. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Keep up the good work down there in florida!

[@kc8bdr]

Dennis Hegman You should sit down with a camera and tell your stories, then post them here to You Tube. I would enjoy watching all of them.

[@jpmalette6427]

kc8bdr Mr Hegman, you need to make more video and COPYRIGHT THEM. You are the best, all scale house should be mandated to view this video and write an exam paper on what was said to evaluate their understanding of being a human being versus a FINE COLLECTOR. BRAVO ZULU to you Sir.

[@you7uber5]

are you the one in the video?

[@CountrySloth]

I have a whole new respect for DOT inspectors after watching this. Theres a bad apple in every profession, thats just life. But people like this gentleman are awesome. Treat eachother with respect.

[@svbluehighway]

Wow great production and great people! Double thumbs up!!

[@nathanrichmondhoag1021]

Hats off, hats off, hats off! Fantastic stuff sir! Thanks for making this vid and this channel! You have a knack for interviews and please keep talking to these old timers!

[@WVFreebyrd]

Great video. I learned a lot and had quite a few "always wondered" questions answered. Thx for the time and effort in putting this together.

[@lakesnake2005]

That was an awesome video and a story told by someone who truly believes in what he is doing and does it with the proper mix of Enforcement and Education. I spent 30 + years on the Road and this Man is a rare gem and one hell of a storyteller.

[@dashow2002]

Good interview !!! Want to hear more coop stories!!!!

[@BigRigVideos]

Miguel L Hopefully that will happen!

[@DJDinitus]

Inspector Dennis Hegman thank you for service!

[@RustedRelics]

Awesome video! Great Job Dennis.. Very much enjoyed the video.

[@jamieturnage4574]

this inspector is very reasonable i can see why he had a job for so long .they need more men like him.

[@kadnan67]

Respect for this officer..... canadian trucker.

[@jimh.5551]

I have lived in Florida all my life, driving only cars, and I NEVER knew how complicated the Weigh Station Operation is. This is an amazing video and just a SUPER Inspector Officer, that really knows his stuff after 22 years. Very professional and ethical. Not only that, but these are some of the most gorgeous big rigs I have ever seen! It's great to see truckers that have so much pride. Truckers keep this country alive--plain and simple (Railroad hauling too!). Be safe out there, give Em' some room to maneuver and just be courteous.

[@patsellars5658]

Nice one chris, this vid is one of your best yet, very intresting, keep up the good work. stay safe. pat. uk.

[@johnnieguitar5724]

He SHOULD write a book. What a great guy! Great explanation, great stories. :)