How Does a Florida Weigh Station Work?

Senior FDOT Weight Inspector Dennis Hegman has over 22 years on the job. He explains the inner workings of a sophisticated weigh in motion scale located in Wildwood, Florida. Thank you to the Florida Department of Transportation for allowing this film to be made. A big thanks goes out to the drivers that took the time to participate, it would of not been the same with out you.

Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie

[rogerbrandt]

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

[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.

[bdub]

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

[stephenross]

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

[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

[ikemen]

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

[npsit]

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

[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 way of thinking will be lost in the future. I very much enjoyed this! Thank you.

[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.

[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!

[lancelot]

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

[vanhalen]

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

[DannyWalker]

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.

[davidbergemann]

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.

[gook]

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.

[marshallallensmith]

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

[oldpaths]

Drivers take note about maintaining speed at scalehouses!

[evertondeans]

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

[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.

[kinfudamene]

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!!