A thorough check-up every six months at the very minimum is the general rule. Aside from the actual calibration, most of the inspection will consist of you or your scale technician conducting a visual inspection of the scale, foundation and surrounding area. Here's some tips on maintaining your truck scales.

Imagine being robbed of millions of dollars and having no idea how or when it even happened. This type of theft can take many forms, and without proper protection, can go undetected for months. To help protect you, the experts at Active Scale have put together the five most common ways thieves are cheating truck scales and how you can stop it from happening to you.

Letting your truck scale gather dirt and debris may not seem like a big deal, but it’s actually a much bigger issue than most people realize. Here are just a few ways cleaning your truck scale can actually save you money and help your business run much more smoothly.

It can become overwhelming when trying to determine which scale you need for your industry. That is why we have put together a quick and simple guide below explaining the types of scales available at Active Scale.

We understand that purchasing a scale for your company can be costly so we would like to “weigh in” on what some of the advantages are if you choose to rent a scale rather than purchase one. Your overall decision should be based on several factors including overall costs, how long you will be using the scale for, and the facility in which the scale is located.

We are proud to not only be Canada’s largest manufacturer of electronic truck scales, portable scales and weigh systems but to also be the largest service provider of repairs, calibrations and certifications of weigh scales in Ontario. With a fleet of seven heavy test units servicing Ontario and Quebec, we have over 20 technicians available to solve your weighing problems.