If you’re in charge of truck operations, you understand the critical importance of accurate measurements in avoiding overweight fines and tickets. But how confident are you in the precision of your truck scales?
Truck scales are essential precision instruments that exceed the accuracy and resolution of many other measuring devices. However, ensuring their accuracy requires regular calibration to maintain optimal performance and comply with regulations.
Avoid Overweight Tickets
In Ontario, overweight fines imposed at weigh scales can significantly affect your company’s bottom line. Ensuring that your trucks adhere to weight limits is crucial to avoiding costly penalties. Regular calibration of your truck scales is essential to guarantee accurate measurements and avoid potential fines.
Prevent Delays from Unloading
Overloaded trucks face the risk of being stopped at weigh scales, resulting in costly delays and logistical challenges. Waiting for another truck to lighten the load increases operational expenses and disrupts delivery schedules. Regular calibration of truck scales minimizes the likelihood of inaccuracies that could result in such delays, safeguarding your efficiency and reputation.
Lost Revenue
Inaccurate readings from uncalibrated scales not only risk fines but also contribute to revenue loss. Every pound inaccurately measured represents potential revenue given away for free. The cumulative impact of such errors underscores the importance of regular calibration to maintain profitability and business integrity.
Regular Maintenance and Calibration
Routine maintenance is critical to the longevity and accuracy of truck scales. Regular inspection and cleaning of components mitigate wear and tear, ensuring consistent performance. Incorporating professional calibration into your preventative maintenance regimen is indispensable for upholding accuracy and regulatory compliance. Check out our 4 helpful tips for truck scale calibration for more information.
Due to environmental factors and operational demands, truck scales require periodic recalibration, typically at least once a year. However, for industries dealing with high-value commodities, more frequent calibration intervals may be necessary. Active Scale offers comprehensive calibration services conducted by trained technicians using certified standards, catering to various scale classifications to meet your specific needs and regulatory requirements. You can trust our expertise to keep your truck scales operating at peak performance, safeguarding your operations from costly fines and revenue loss.
To book a consultation regarding your needs and estimates of cost call our Service Division today at 1-800-850-8770.
