Truck Scales

If your daily operations involve heavy traffic or frequent overweight loads on your truck scales, it may be time to consider replacing them.

Over time, this kind of wear and tear can lead to increased breakdowns, disrupting your operations and impacting your bottom line. Don’t wait for costly downtime—upgrading your scale now can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

As a partner to some of the leading truck scale brands–Avery Weigh-Tronix, B-TEK and Rice Lake–RMH Systems has a material handling solution for your needs. From engineering to installation and calibration, you’ll have support from a single experienced in-house team.

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Truck Scales

If your industry involves heavy traffic or frequent overweight loads on your truck scales, it could be time to consider a replacement. Over time, this kind of wear and tear can lead to increased breakdowns, disrupting your operations and impacting your bottom line. Don’t wait for costly downtime—upgrading your scale now can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

As a partner to some of the leading truck scale brands–Avery Weigh-Tronix and B-TEK–RMH Systems has a material handling solution for your needs. From engineering to installation and calibration, you’ll have the support of one experienced in-house team.

Request a Quote

Truck Scales Customized to Your Operations

With RMH’s convenient locations across the Midwest, our local scale experts in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska are only a call away. Ask us about our portable truck scale rentals, which ensure you won’t have any interruptions in your day-to-day operations.

Whether you need to install a new truck scale, are looking for a temporary solution or want access to a large, local service department, RMH is here to help you work smarter and more efficiently. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation to explore options customized for your needs.

Truck Scale Comparisons

Type Heavy Duty Medium Duty Moderate Duty Portable
Capacity High traffic, heavy loads General commercial truck weighing Lower truck volume Temporary or mobile
Setting Large industrial operations, heavy bulk materials, rough environments (dust, vibration, debris, corrosive, mud) High duty/heavy daily truck traffic, rough environments (dust, vibration, debris) Highway-limit axle loads, budget conscious Temporary sites, seasonal operations, locations were permanent foundations aren’t practical
Industries Aggregates & quarries, forestry & lumber, high-volume waste & recycling, mining, infrastructure projects Mid-size aggregates, waste management, large grain elevators & grain processors, heavy manufacturing, energy & industrial facilities Small to medium grain elevators, ag services, trucking & logistics, municipal facilities, small construction material yards Short-term construction projects, road work, site testing, temporary material yards, seasonal ag operations, remote locations
Deck Type Steel deck Concrete deck Concrete deck Modular steel deck
Installation Pit mounted Pit or surface mounted Surface mounted Surface mounted
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Core Industries for Truck Scales

Our industrial scales are custom-designed to meet your needs. Ask our scale experts for more information about how we can create a solution for your operations.

Key Truck Scale Features

  • Designed for heavy-duty use, especially in wet and icy conditions

  • High-strength steel construction and composite concrete deck for long-term durability

  • Low-profile design reduces ramp length and construction costs

  • Sealed load cells deliver consistent accuracy and reduce long-term maintenance costs by protecting against harsh environments

  • Custom length and width, ranging from 24 feet to 190 feet
  • Integrates with other systems for data storage and reporting
  • Automation options for precise tracking, including kiosks and remote displays
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Truck Scale Options for Improving Efficiency & Safety

  • Unattended scale systems—Offers 24/7 weighing with automated vehicle identification and control

  • Guide rails & posts—Keep drivers safe by protecting scale edges and preventing accidental drive-offs

  • Loop detectors—Detects truck positioning to ensure accurate weighing

  • Stop & go traffic lights—Safely directs truck movement on the scale

  • Remote displays—Allows drivers to clearly view weight readings without leaving the cab

  • Digital junction boxes—Converts analog signals to digital for improved accuracy and diagnostics

  • Scale indicators—Displays weight data and manages transactions

  • Truck scale software—Tracks inventory, reporting and operational data

Our Truck Scale Installation Process

Your truck scale is a major investment, and having a well-planned installation process makes all the difference. We’ll be there to guide you from initial planning through installation and calibration — and provide long-term service support to ensure your scale remains accurate for years to come.

  • Site evaluation

  • Foundation and design planning

  • Scale installation

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Truck Scale Calibration & Repair Services

We provide end-to-end support for our scales through our team of factory-trained scale technicians, conveniently located in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska. Here are just a few of the many ways our experts can assist you for all your truck scale calibration and repair needs.

Calibration

  • Section and corner testing

  • Certified test weight verification

  • Indicator configuration

  • Load cell diagnostics

  • Legal-for-trade compliance

  • Inspection readiness

Repair

  • Emergency repair

  • Load junction box repair

  • Indicator troubleshooting

  • Weighbridge/structural issues

  • Water/lightning damage

  • Foundation or settling concerns

Why RMH?

  • Trusted Nationwide: 80-plus years of industrial expertise

  • Local Experts: Factory-trained service teams conveniently located across the Midwest

  • End-to-End Support: Installation, calibration and ongoing service support

  • Brand Access: Access to top truck scale manufacturers, including Avery Weigh-Tronix, B-Tek, and Rice Lake

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Truck Scale FAQs

This depends on your operations and installation site. A couple of key considerations include:

  • Traffic volume: If you’re a high-traffic facility, you may need a heavy-duty option.
  • Vehicle types and axle loads: This will determine your capacity and deck size.
  • Installation type: Pit-mounted or above-ground.
  • Site conditions: This includes available space, soil conditions, and foundation requirements.
  • Industry type: Industries like aggregates, ag, and recycling may have different durability needs.

Working with an experienced truck scale partner like RMH ensures your truck scale is properly sized and configured for long-term performance.

Pit-mounted scales are installed flush with the ground, making it easier for truck access from all directions. However, they require more construction work for installation.

Above-ground scales are installed on concrete slabs or piers, which lowers installation cost. Ramps are required for truck access.

Many truck scales support unattended operation, which means they can weigh themselves using automated identification systems, traffic control signals and integrated software.

While it depends on what you need to weigh, truck scales are commonly 60-120 feet long and 10-14 feet wide. If you’re weighing full tractor-trailer combinations, this requires an 80-100-foot scale so the entire vehicle can be weighed at once. Custom sizes are available depending on your layout and application. Ask our scale experts for more information about your specific needs.

While this varies by model and configuration, most truck scales can handle gross vehicle weights up to 125 tons (270,000 pounds).

This largely depends upon the frequency of use and load weights. With expert installation and proper maintenance, truck scales can last 10-20 years, or longer. The heaviest-duty models often include a structural warranty of 10-15 years. Ask us for more information about your specific application.

Installation time depends on the type of foundation you’re using and the site preparation needs. In general, pre-fabricated foundations allow truck scales to be installed in just a few hours once the site is prepared.

It depends on what type of truck scale you have. If your truck scale uses modular construction or a reusable foundation, you can relocate it if you move to a new site.

Yes, ask us about our rental program.

If you use your truck scale for commercial transactions, you must meet legal-for-trade accuracy standards. This requires periodic calibration by qualified scale technicians, like those from RMH.

Calibration requirements generally include:

  • Calibration during installation
  • Routine calibration and testing (ask us for more information about how often your scale should be calibrated)
  • Certification by authorized service technicians
  • Compliance with NTEP or state weights-and-measures requirements

Truck scales should be inspected and serviced at least annually. If your operations involve heavy traffic or harsh conditions, more frequent maintenance may be necessary.

Service typically includes:

  • Calibration and accuracy verification
  • Inspecting load cells and weigh sensors
  • Checking junction boxes and cables
  • Cleaning debris below the scale
  • Inspecting the foundation and scale structure

RMH offers a full line of scale calibration and repair services to keep your truck scale accurate, compliant and reliable.

Let’s Talk About Truck Scales

We’ve completed projects of varying sizes across the country. No job is too big or too small for us. Ready to learn more about maximizing your ROI? Speak with one of our engineers today! We’ll help you design a solution that solves problems and meets your goals.