Let’s face it, the last thing on your mind when you pass through a weigh station is “how the heck does this all work?”, but if you’ve ever pondered that question, we have the answer for you.

Florida DOT’s head inspector, Dennis Hegman, sat down with Chris Fiffie to discuss everything that goes on behind the scenes, from infrared scanners to pressure sensitive plates.

To get a better understanding on what exactly goes down as you pass through an electronic weigh station, check out this great interview from Big Rig Videos that was over a year in the making.