On-Board Scales?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Githiun, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. TheRoadWarrior

    TheRoadWarrior rocking-n-rollin again

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    yup Air weigh has never failed me yet.... but that would be cool if they did come up with one that read the axle weights and total weights M/T and Loaded
     
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  3. 7122894003481

    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    I think some of these drivers need an on board scale for the drivers seat.:yes2557:
     
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  4. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    So they know how much to reduce their cargo by to reduce chances of an overload.
     
  5. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Bothered by air gauges? :biggrin_2554:

    All the guess work is done for you by the suspension manufacturer.
    30,000# suspension
    25,000# suspension
    23,000# suspension
    I'll sell you a $10 gauge and this sticker for $3,000.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  6. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Yeah and some sort of automatic backside washing seat would be great too since obviously free showers aint much incentive for some folks.
     
  7. 7122894003481

    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    I figured this problem out years ago. I started carrying around 114 bathroom scales each with a 300lb capacity. It takes a while to set them up, but it hasnt let me down so far.
     
  8. TheRoadWarrior

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    :biggrin_2551::biggrin_2554::yes2557::biggrin_2552::biggrin_2559:.....Now that was good....LMFAO
     
  9. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Aren't you an LTL driver? No way your going to convince anyone your going to work that hard!:biggrin_2559::biggrin_25525:
     
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  10. Githiun

    Githiun Bobtail Member

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    Most people would pay for a scale in a few months when saving the pub CAT scale fees and Out of route miles but that isn't enough insentive it seems. Also a single overweight ticket in most places would also pay for it but its always that Pay now vs pay later mentallity which is ok I understand it.

    I've spoke with people that have had our scales for over 6 years now and still working fine. Which means if it can pay for itself after only a few months then that guys been making some cash on our scales for a while. Of course I bet there is minor repairs. Maybe a sensor goes out. Maybe some new air lines. Afterall it is equipped under the truck and gets nailed with mud, gunk, and anything else that can get kicked up.

    We don't do a guarantee because there are too many variables that we don't/can't account for. If you slack on maintaining your truck, specifically your high control valves then your scale will be off. If you install the system wrong it will be off. If you don't calibrate it correctly you'll be off. If one of your buddies borrows your truck(not sure how often this happens but) and messes with the settings you'll be off.
    We say you can be accurate from 300lbs or less. Which we have so many customers that say its dead on accurate but really there are things that go into it that are out of our control.
     
  11. 7122894003481

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    I could have 7 deliveries and a pickup done before you OTR boys can waddle your way in to the Peelot to get your morning coffee.:yes2557:
     
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