A truck scale is a long-term investment, providing more than 25 years of dependable service if properly maintained. Regular calibration, inspections, and cleaning will extend the life of your truck scale and save you from costly repairs. From shipping and construction to farming and transportation, portable truck scales play a pivotal role in a wide […]
Truck scales can be some of the most expensive measuring equipment your company owns––initially costing you tens of thousands of dollars upon sale, and thousands more for regular maintenance and repair. Other seemingly inconspicuous things such as dirt, gravel, snow, and ice can cause weightments to be anywhere from a few divisions to hundreds of […]
Every aspect of the world is slowly becoming digitally integrated, and the same goes for the trucking industry––where automation, data collection and storage, and technology-operated scale operations are becoming the new standard. New ways of collecting data are having a huge impact on profitability because of digitally integrated scale operations––changing the way we collect and […]
To the general public, truck scales are viewed as high precision instruments meant for load measurement, and weighing stations are just checkpoints for truckers along the highway. However, truck scales serve more purpose than just gathering weights for a transaction––they protect fleets, keep payloads safe on the highway, and they check truck weight to make […]
Cold, hard facts are vital when considering a new scale. To make an informed decision, you need to know about technology and specification options. It’s important to cut through the fluff of sales material and get down to the details of the product. Here are some things to consider in a truck scale. How a […]
When planning a new truck scale project, costs should be on the forefront of your mind. This is the only way to make sure the project construction and outfitting fits within your budget. A failure to plan ahead at this stage can result in cost and budget overruns later. Not every truck scale project is […]
Truck scale projects can be resource-intensive. No one makes the decision to buy new scales or set up a site lightly. A lot of capital goes into truck scale purchases, and it makes sense that site owners and managers want to maximize this investment. Part of maximizing the investment for a truck scale project is […]
When purchasing and installing truck scales, you want to protect your investment. That means making sure the truck scale you have selected is the best fit for your needs – and that includes the site where the scale will go. The last thing you want to do is purchase a truck scale system and have […]
Many years ago, mechanical truck scales were the truck scales, and everybody used them. However, times have changed — and so have scales. If you’re still using a mechanical truck scale, it may be time to consider modernizing your equipment. Read on to learn why an upgrade could be beneficial. The Problem with Mechanical Truck […]
Imagine being robbed of millions of dollars and having no idea how it had happened. That’s exactly what a major international bulk goods manufacturer experienced recently, and it all happened right on the truck scale. Over a period of several years, this manufacturer lost $2 million dollars because of truck scale fraud. Learn more about […]