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What do Weigh-in-Motion Scale Systems Mean for Trucking Enforcement?

Nov 9, 2022 3:15:04 PM / by Mike Riegel posted in Overloaded, Overweight ticket, Fines, DOT

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Weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales are embedded scales that can weigh vehicles while they are in motion on interstate roadways. This type of scale works by using sensors in the road and imaging technology to tell what kind of vehicle is currently on the scale and how much each axle weighs. These systems can tell if a trucks load is properly balanced or heavy on an axle group which can affect handling. Some of the more sophisticated systems can tell which tires are low on pressure as well. The accuracy of weigh in motion systems are continuing to improve and can provide weights with 3% error or less.

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What is a CSA score and how is it calculated?

Jun 20, 2022 2:45:00 PM / by Jacquelyn Pack posted in Overloaded, Overweight ticket, Fines

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CSA scores can be a factor in the success or failure of a carrier. They impact potential revenue, insurance rates, and even recruitment. So, what exactly is a CSA score? What goes into CSA score? How can a CSA score impact your business? And what exactly can you do to improve your CSA score?

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What Does an Overloaded Truck Cost Carriers?

Jul 15, 2021 11:02:49 AM / by Tiffney Lopez posted in Overloaded, Overweight ticket, Truck Scale, Fines, Maintenance, FMCSA

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Drive your business to success: What to know before you take your next load.

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The True Cost of Being Overloaded

Feb 25, 2019 2:25:29 PM / by Brock Nicholson posted in Overloaded, Scale ticket, Overweight ticket, Blue Ink Tech, Gross vehicle weight, Truck Scale

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In a perfect world, every truck would be filled to capacity on every run. Shippers would always have a door open when drivers arrived, and trucks would be loaded quickly and evenly every time. You’d never have to worry about things like axle-weights, and the only bears in the woods would be looking for picnic baskets.

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