For many industries and business owners, having a functioning truck scale is essential. From weighing trucks before you send them to make deliveries to determining the weight of harvested crops, there are numerous reasons a company may need their truck scale on a daily basis. With that in mind, if your truck scale isn’t working…
Read MoreAs the owner and operator of a truck scale, you want your scale to last as long as possible! Just like any other piece of equipment, there are some things you can do daily to care for your truck scale and add years to its life. Learn a few ways to prolong the life of…
Read MoreWhether your operation weighs 10 trucks or 100 trucks a day, you need the most accurate and reliable truck scale systems to ensure that your business is both efficient and profitable. Walz has truck scales for sale in numerous configurations to match the needs of any application, from small farms to large-scale mining operations. Here…
Read MoreWhether your fleet of vehicles is working in an industrial, commercial, construction, or agricultural setting, there are several reasons why portability matters when it comes to your truck scales. For many operations, in-ground and permanent truck scales are a solid solution — but for others, portability is key to increasing throughput and decreasing the amount…
Read MoreForklift Scales Increase Efficiency Forklift drivers have a lot of things to consider when they are working every day. They need to worry about safety, the security of their load, and the quota that they need to make for the day. We at Walz Scale believe that they should not have to worry about weighing…
Read MoreWhile many trucking and railway operations have traditionally used static scale systems in their daily operations, advances in the field of dynamic in-motion scale technology have made weigh-in-motion scale systems a viable alternative — and an option that will save you a lot of money. Weigh-in-motion, or “dynamic” scales, don’t require a truck or railcar…
Read MoreStrive for Prevention Instead of Penalty The possibility of getting stuck with an overweight vehicle fine is something that is usually and constantly at the back of any truck driver’s mind. These fines, which are typically calculated according to a weight that is in excess per axle limit, not only give your company a bad…
Read MoreHave you been contemplating whether you should invest in purchasing a truck scale for your business operations or if renting is a more viable option? Before you make a final decision, you should know what the advantages of renting portable truck scales are, including how the rental option affects overall costs, the duration of time…
Read MoreCommercial truck scales have been used for decades to provide accurate measurements of the weight of loaded vehicles. Originally, these scales required the truck to be stationary, but as technology has advanced, these weight measurements can now be accurately determined while the truck remains in motion at a slow speed. These types of commercial scales…
Read MoreApplications for Portable Truck Scales Portable truck scales are able to find extensive utility in applications ranging from shipping and construction to farming and transportation. The different industry-specific needs of these fields have led scale companies to design portable truck scales with robust features that can be operated in a wide array of environments. Additionally,…
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