As a major supplier for the trucking industry, Accurate Scale knows how important it is to have the tools to meet legal-for-trade requirements. We also know that truck scales are a large investment for most customers, and occasionally carry some degree of confusion. To help answer a few questions and to hopefully help set you on the right path for your truck scale needs, we’ve compiled a few pieces of information for you to consider below:
Determine Your Needs First
Before you jump into the process of buying a truck scale, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate your needs for weighing, and which scale type is best suited to your specific requirements. For example, platforms with ramps can be implemented for drive up access, or scales can be pit mounted depending on the layout of your space.
Know Your Schematics
As we mentioned above, knowing the specifications and the limitations of your space is a key aspect to determining what type of scale will be best fitted to your site. You’ll want to consider factors like the soil bearing capacity of your foundation, length and width requirements, and how you’ll account for the turning radius involved in vehicle maneuvering.
Make Sure Your Scale Fits the Purpose
Similar to determining the needs of your fleet, you’ll want to make sure your truck scale is equipped to handle the weight, structure, and gross capacity of your trucks so all vehicles can have easy access.
If you’re not sure if an embedded truck scale is the best fit for your operation, we also offer portable truck scales that can be taken right to your site, and are available for renting as well as ownership. Learn more about our available Truck Scales by contacting us today!