Commercial Weighing Guide¶
TruLoad's commercial weighing module serves private-sector operations where accurate weight measurement drives billing, compliance, and logistics decisions. Unlike the enforcement module (used by government agencies), the commercial module focuses on two-pass weighing, tare management, and weight-based invoicing.
Use Cases¶
| Industry | How TruLoad Helps |
|---|---|
| Factory / Manufacturing | Inbound raw-material verification, outbound finished-goods certification |
| Logistics & Transport | Load optimization, axle-limit pre-checks before public roads |
| Mining & Quarry | Payload tracking per truck per trip, shift tonnage reporting |
| Agriculture | Harvest intake weighing, moisture/quality deductions on tickets |
| Waste Management | Tipping-fee calculation based on net weight per disposal run |
Key Features¶
- Two-pass weighing -- gross and tare captured separately; net weight calculated automatically
- Stored tare -- pre-registered vehicle tare weights for single-pass operations
- Cargo type configuration -- per-commodity tolerances, quality deduction rules
- Multi-tenant -- each site operates independently with its own users, scales, and settings
- Transporter portal -- external haulers view their own weighing history and download tickets
- Comprehensive reporting -- daily summaries, tonnage by commodity, vehicle utilization, and more
Business Models¶
TruLoad serves two distinct commercial weighing patterns:
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| Third-Party Weighbridge | Public or commercial weighbridge charging transporters a per-transaction fee |
| Facility-Owned Scale | Factory, quarry, or depot weighing their own trucks — no per-transaction fee |
See Business Models to choose and configure the right model for your organisation.
Quick Start¶
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Tenant setup, module configuration, first-time checklist
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Fee-based weighbridge vs. facility-owned scale
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Complete inbound/outbound workflow with diagrams
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Preset, measured, and stored tare weights
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Ticket format, printing, quality deductions
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All available report types and filters
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Tolerances, cargo types, origin/destination, station config