Logging is an essential industry in Canada, providing lumber and other wood products to the world. In 2023, Alberta generated $1.3 billion in revenue from logging activities—the third highest in the country. Businesses in the logging industry require reliable, portable scales to meet quota goals and ensure commercial transportation compliance and safety.
At Accurate Scale, we’re proud to carry truly superior portable truck and wheel scales. Our premier scales offer unparalleled precision with high-quality construction, making them ideal for logging operations. Here are our top reasons why you should trust Accurate Scale for all your logging scale needs. Keep reading to find out more about our superior industrial scales and unparalleled customer care in Western Canada.
Weigh Smarter, Haul Stronger
Logging requires precise measurement on-site to ensure efficient logistics and transportation. When loggers venture to remote Canadian forests, felled and skidded logs are brought back to the central loading site. The logs are then weighted after being loaded onto vehicles and brought back to processing facilities. All commercial logging vehicles must comply with the dimensions and weight regulations set by Alberta Transportation. Under these regulations, vehicles must follow maximum weights per axle (single, tandem, tridem) and maximum total vehicle weight limits.
Utilizing reliable, precise portable truck scales ensures compliance with legal load limits. Reliable logging scales can help your business avoid hefty transportation fines and damages caused by overloading. At Accurate Scale, our Canadian-manufactured portable truck scales certifiable for Legal for Trade operations.
Maximizing Your Loads
With increasing logging overhead costs, it’s crucial to ensure you’re maximizing your transportation truck’s capacity. Logging trucks constantly move between felling sites, central loading sites, and processing facilities. As such, having accurate, portable truck scales on hand during log harvesting will allow you to weigh each wheel efficiently—saving you time and money with fewer hauling trips.
Aside from our model in-house manufactured scales, we also offer several other industry-standard portable logging scale options. The PT300 Wheel Load Scale features a top-quality, lightweight aluminum platform, along with an easy-to-read indicator with button controls. This reliable logging scale offers superior weight measurement, with an accuracy of ± 1% on loads up to 40,000 lbs.
Accuracy That Drives Your Bottom Line
At Accurate Scale, we’re pleased to offer our in-house portable truck and rock truck scales. Our scales are made from high-quality Canadian materials and parts and manufactured in our Edmonton facility. We oversee the entire production process, ensuring our scales meet rigorous standards. Our industrial portable truck scales make ideal logging scales, featuring low profiles that allow vehicles to be easily loaded and unloaded without ramps. Our truck scales also include a pitless design, ensuring true portability for weighing loads anywhere. Our Accurate Scale products can perform Legal for Trade certifications, fully passing the strict certification standards of Measurement Canada.
Weighing Solutions with Accurate Scale
If you’re in the market for a reliable, portable scale for your logging operations, look no further than Accurate Scale. We provide comprehensive weighing solutions for businesses across Western Canada. Contact us today to learn more about our industrial logging scales, and keep an eye on our news page!