If you are in the transportation business, be it construction, over-the-road trucking, mining, trash hauling, or other industry that requires you to transport goods, the weight of your load matters. Walz Scale has been supplying scales to many industries since 1966. We are on the cutting-edge of innovation, striving to improve our products and make them user friendly for our customers. Below, we’ll go over some reasons why loading matters for transportation. Shop online or at a local distributor near you today!
To Keep Those on The Road Safe
The number one reason why the weight on trucks matters is because of safety. Semi-trucks are involved in a lot of accidents, and because of their size and their weight, they can cause a lot of damage to other smaller vehicles and to their drivers and passengers on the road. Thus, knowing the exact weight of your truck with our truck scales matters, so you are in compliance with the law.
To Reduce Road Damage
The fact is that the heavier a vehicle, the more damage it does to roads. This is because when you are driving, the force of gravity is both keeping the vehicle on the road, but it’s also pressing down on the road’s surface. This constant pressure can cause the road to sink, and it can cause other types of road damage, especially in adverse conditions.
For Tax Collection Purposes
Many states collect taxes on goods based on their weight. This is one of the reasons you’ll see weigh stations off the highway at the entrance to state lines. In addition, trucks that are over the federally mandated weight limit of 80,000 lbs can face hefty fines and even confiscation of the truck in some instances.
For Maneuverability
There is a substantial correlation between how much a vehicle weighs and its maneuverability. Just look at a motorcycle, for example. It can weave easily in and out of traffic and stop quite quickly because it is so light. However, an 18-wheeler, especially one carrying a heavy load, takes a while to change lanes or stop. It even has trouble avoiding obstacles in the roadway. Thus, an overloaded 18-wheeler is more likely to get in a car accident, which is a safety hazard to everyone on the road.
CHOOSE WALZ SCALE TODAY
Walz Scale is here to help you take the guesswork out of the loading of your transportation trucks. Our team has years of experience in offering the best truck scales, and we can’t wait to help assist you in any way possible. We offer portable truck scales for your convenience, as well as short-term rental scales for your use. To learn more or to get started, visit us online, or stop by a local distributor near you today!
