Vehicle Scale Systems
Operational Efficiency and Profitability
Legal Compliance and Safety
Vehicle scales are a fundamental component of operational efficiency. These scales streamline the entire process of weighing inbound and outbound materials, preventing costly bottlenecks and delays at loading docks. By providing immediate and accurate weight data, they enable businesses to optimize load distribution, ensuring vehicles are loaded to their maximum safe capacity without risking overloading. This not only maximizes payload per trip, reducing transportation costs and fuel consumption, but also provides real-time data for better inventory management and accurate billing.
A motor truck scale acts as the primary gatekeeper for DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance, serving as a critical diagnostic tool before a vehicle ever hits public asphalt. By providing precise measurements of a vehicle’s total mass and individual axle distributions, these scales ensure that carriers remain within the strict legal weight limits designed to prevent premature road wear and bridge stress.
Beyond avoiding costly "overweight" citations, the scale is a fundamental safety instrument: an overloaded truck suffers from increased braking distances, compromised steering, and a higher risk of tire blowouts or structural failure. By integrating a certified scale into their workflow, fleet operators can verify that every load is balanced and legal, effectively shifting the responsibility from guesswork to data-driven safety management.
OPTIONS
Remote Displays/ Scoreboards
Ticket Printers
Unattended Kiosks
Traffic Lights
Dispatch Software
ACCESSORIES
Legal-for-Trade Options Available
Widths from 10' to 14'
In-Motion Options Available
On Board Load Cell Diagnostics/ Digital Junction boxes/Load Cells
Steel Deck/ Concrete Deck/ Galvanized Steel Available
Tar Undercoating for Corrosive Environments
Work with our application specialists to find the right equipment for your operations.
Corporate Office:
5148 Western Way
Perris, CA 92571
Mailing Address:
75 West Nuevo Rd, Unit E
Box #708
Perris, CA 92571
Locations
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Riverside/ Los Angeles
5148 Western Way
Perris, CA 92571
800-618-0746
Imperial Valley/Yuma
1402 West Pico
El Centro, CA 92243
909-266-0896
Phoenix
688 N. San Marcos Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
602-433-6259