Air-Weigh News
Air-Weigh Makes Scales for Refuse Trucks
Air-Weigh, a leading manufacturer of on-board scale technology, announced today the availability of scales designed for refuse vehicles built with air or walking beam drive suspensions.New Air-Weigh Entry-Level Scale
Eugene, OR, March 27, 2008 - Air-Weigh is expanding their on-board scale product family with the addition of a new entry-level weighing solution.Air-Weigh Aboard Reitnouer Limited Edition Trailers
Eugene, OR, March 24, 2008 – Air-Weigh Announced today that their popular 5802-series trailer scale will be installed on 250 limited edition flatbed trailers from Reitnouer, Inc.Chameleon Signed as Official Canadian Air-Weigh Distributor
Eugene, OR, February 5, 2008– Air-Weigh announced today that Chameleon Transportation Systems (CTS Inc.) has been named the company’s exclusive distributor for Canada. All Canadian dealers, trailer OEMs, and fleets will be ordering Air-Weigh products directly from CTS.Air-Weigh Makes On-Board Scales Smarter Than Ever
Eugene, OR, October 23, 2007 – Air-Weigh unveiled a new in-cab electronic scale.Auto Haulers Weigh In On New Air-Weigh Solution
Eugene, OR, August 24, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today a new on-board scale solution designed to meet the unique weighing challenges faced by auto haulers.New Air-Weigh Websites More User-Friendly
Eugene, OR, August 24, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today the launch of a new company website, www.Air-WeighScales.com.Air-Weigh On-Board Scales now available as OEM option on Western Star Vehicles
Eugene, OR, August 1, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today the availability of the Air-Weigh® 5800-series tractor scale as a factory option for all Western Star Trucks with rear air suspensions.Air-Weigh Names Chameleon Exclusive Distributor for Eastern Canada
Eugene, OR, June 4, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today that they have named Chameleon Transportation Systems as their exclusive distributor for Eastern Canada.Ocean Trailers Makes Air-Weigh Standard on Premium Stock Trailers
Eugene, Oregon –Air-Weigh, the transportation industry’s leading supplier of on-board electronic scales, today announced that British Columbia based Ocean Trailers, a leading Canadian trailer distributor, has made Air-Weigh a standard accessory on their premium stock trailers.Kennesaw Transportation Chooses Air-Weigh
Eugene, Oregon –Air-Weigh, the transportation industry’s leading supplier of on-board electronic scales, today announced that Georgia based Kennesaw Transportation, a leading truckload carrier, has purchased the 5800 Series scales for installation on its entire fleet.United Rentals Deploys Air-Weigh
EUGENE, OREGON– United Rentals, the world’s largest rental company with more than 750 rental locations and over 1,500 class 8 transport vehicles, has selected Air-Weigh to supply on-board scales for all new equipment purchases and for retrofit of their existing transport fleet.Air-Weigh On-Board Scales now available as OEM option on Mack Vehicles
EUGENE, OREGON…Air-Weigh announced today the availability of the Air-Weigh® in-dash on-board truck scale as a factory option for Mack Truck highway models with air rear suspensions.Air-Weigh Makes Scales for Refuse Trucks
Air-Weigh, a leading manufacturer of on-board scale technology, announced today the availability of scales designed for refuse vehicles built with air or walking beam drive suspensions. The refuse vehicle scales are available in Air-Weigh’s LoadMaxx and QuickLoad product lines. Air-Weigh digital on-board scales feature a convenient in-dash display that shows GVW, net payload, steer axle and drive axle weights.
Air-Weigh scales for refuse vehicles can be installed on any refuse truck with an air drive suspension, Hendrickson HAULMAAX®, or Hendrickson HN462 drive suspension. The new scales incorporate Air-Weigh’s deflection sensor technology, which allows the accurate weight measurement on steer and drive axles with mechanical suspensions.
Refuse vehicle scales from Air-Weigh provide critical axle and GVW weight information in a more cost-effective package than existing load cell systems. Air-Weigh scales offer programmable alarms to indicate warning and overweight conditions, multiple digital data interfaces capable of transmitting weight information to on-board computers, PIN-protected dual point calibration, and are easy to install, calibrate, and maintain.
Air-Weigh scales for refuse vehicle applications are currently in stock and available for sale. Air-Weigh’s CEO Martin Ambros says about the refuse scales, “We are pleased to be able to offer all of the features and advantages of Air-Weigh scales to refuse applications and believe that our new refuse vehicle scales will greatly benefit fleets in the waste industry.”
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the global leader for on-board weighing technology. Air-Weigh’s accurate and reliable products offer cost-effective loading site weight measurement on many types of tractors, trailers and vocational trucks. Air-weigh scales are available through dealers worldwide and as a factory option from leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Air-WeighScales.com.
New Air-Weigh Entry-Level Scale
Eugene, OR, March 27, 2008 - Air-Weigh is expanding their on-board scale product family with the addition of a new entry-level weighing solution. The new scale, named QuickLoad, incorporates state-of-the-art hardware and software technology packaged in a compact in-dash display. The QuickLoad Scale offers many desirable on-board weighing features currently offered by Air-Weigh in an affordably-priced configuration. QuickLoad is designed for use on dedicated tractor-trailer configurations and straight trucks.
Up to four axle groups (including steer, drive and trailer axles) can be monitored on the in-dash display and the scale automatically calculates GVW and net payload. Weight information consisting of steer axle weight, drive axle weight, trailer axle weights, gross vehicle weight, and payload weight is displayed in the cab. Like other Air-Weigh scales, QuickLoad features warning and overweight alarm outputs, dual-point calibration, and easy installation. There are several air and axle deflection sensor kits available that allow you to tailor each QuickLoad scale to a variety of truck, tractor, and dedicated tractor trailer configurations.
The QuickLoad on-board scale converts tractor and trailer suspension loads to an accurate on-the-ground weight. By comparing empty and loaded axle group weights with empty and loaded suspension pressures, the scale can be calibrated to display accurate weights at any suspension load. QuickLoad accuracy is not affected by altitude, temperature, or humidity and is easy to operate, install, and calibrate.
All Air-Weigh on-board scales, including QuickLoad, feature a patented dual-point calibration system. Coupled with several unique proprietary technologies, this allows customers to accurately know their specific axle group weights at the loading site. Air-Weigh eliminates weight-related costs including fees, time, out-of-route miles, fuel, overweight fines, and delays in truck stops.
QuickLoad configurations are available starting as low as $400. Product deliveries are scheduled to begin in April 2008. For more information on QuickLoad or other Air-Weigh products go to www.Air-WeighScales.com or call 1-888-459-3444.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the leading provider of on-board weighing technology for the transportation industry. Air-Weigh scales provide accurate and dependable operation for many vehicle types, including standard tractor-trailers, flatbeds, bulk haulers, tank trucks, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, dump trucks, and refuse vehicles. Air-Weigh is a factory option at over one hundred tractor, trailer, and truck OEMS worldwide. For more information, contact Air-Weigh at (888) 459-3444 or visit us online at www.Air-WeighScales.com.
Air-Weigh Aboard Reitnouer Limited Edition Trailers
Eugene, OR, March 24, 2008 – Air-Weigh Announced today that their popular 5802-series trailer scale will be installed on 250 limited edition flatbed trailers from Reitnouer, Inc. The trailers, which are being manufactured to celebrate Reitnouer’s 25th anniversary, will be available from all Reitnouer dealers. Reitnouer will also be showing this special-edition trailer at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27, 28, and 29.
The limited edition 25th anniversary flatbed from Reitnouer is available in four models (MaxLite, MaxMiser, Big Bubba and Bigger Bubba). “We are proud to offer many top-of-the-line options, like Air-Weigh, on these limited-edition trailers,” says Reitnouer’s founder and CEO Bud Reitnouer. Installed options include aluminum hubs, a tire inflation system, anti-roll system, Revolver king plate, and Air-Weigh’s digital on-board trailer scale.
The trailer scale display shows accurate on-the-ground weight for the trailer axle, and can be used with any Air-Weigh equipped tractor to provide steer, drive, trailer, GVW and net payload weights from the convenience of the cab. Air-Weigh’s CEO Martin Ambros adds, “We are pleased to provide our digital scale technology to our partner Reitnouer that facilitates quick and efficient trailer loading.”
About ReitnouerIn 1983, Reitnouer introduced the first totally bolted aluminum flatbed trailer - an innovation that challenged the mindset of an entire industry. Today, Reitnouer is the design of choice. Reitnouer flatbed and dropdeck trailers air available from over 75 dealers across the United States and Canada. For more information about Reitnouer, or their limited-edition 25th anniversary trailers, visit www.reitnouer.com.
About Air-WeighAir-Weigh is the leading provider of on-board weighing technology for the transportation industry. Air-Weigh scales provide accurate and dependable weights for many vehicle types, including standard tractor-trailers, flatbeds, bulk haulers, tank trucks, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, dump trucks, and refuse vehicles. Air-Weigh is a factory option at over one hundred tractor, trailer, and truck OEMS worldwide. For more information, contact Air-Weigh at (888) 459-3444 or visit us online at www.Air-weighScales.com.
Chameleon Signed as Official Canadian Air-Weigh Distributor
Eugene, OR, February 5, 2008– Air-Weigh announced today that Chameleon Transportation Systems (CTS Inc.) has been named the company’s exclusive distributor for Canada. All Canadian dealers, trailer OEMs, and fleets will be ordering Air-Weigh products directly from CTS.
Michael Ferguson, International Sales Manager for Air-Weigh, said, “We are excited to have CTS as our Canadian representative for sales, service, and support of Air-Weigh customers.”
As carriers seek new ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs, the demand for on-board scales and other vehicle technology increases. Air-Weigh on-board scales provide drivers with accurate, reliable weight data, allowing companies to eliminate expenses due to check-weighing and overweight fines.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the leading provider of on-board weighing technology for the transportation industry. Air-Weigh scales provide accurate and dependable weights for many vehicle types, including standard tractor-trailers, flatbeds, bulk haulers, tank trucks, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, dump trucks, and refuse vehicles. Air-Weigh is a factory option at over one hundred tractor, trailer, and truck OEMS worldwide. For more information, contact Air-Weigh at (888) 459-3444 or visit us online at www.Air-weighScales.com.
About CTS, Inc.
Chameleon Transportation Systems, Inc. is engaged in continuing research, development and manufacturing of innovative transportation solutions. The Chameleon Freeload-R Rolling Tarp System is custom built for all types of trailers and straight trucks, new and used. We also offer customized graphics, which act like a “rolling billboard”. For more information about Air-Weigh on-board scales in Canada, contact CTS at (888) 695-3382 or visit www.Air-Weigh.ca.
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Air-Weigh Makes On-Board Scales Smarter Than Ever
Eugene, OR, October 23, 2007 – Air-Weigh unveiled a new in-cab electronic scale. The new scale, named LoadMaxx, incorporates state-of-the-art hardware and software technology packaged in a new ComLink hardware device. The LoadMaxx Scale offers innovative and exciting features including an interface to J1939 / CAN bus, two programmable weight alarm outputs, an interface to an inclinometer, and enhanced self test diagnostics.The J1939 / CAN bus interface allows dash displays and on-board computers to easily obtain weight information for wireless transmission to fleet headquarters or for viewing by the driver in the cab. Two alarm outputs can be used to warn the driver when an axle group weight or GVW exceeds legal limits.
Parking on an incline can result in uneven pressure on a vehicle’s suspension, which affects the accuracy of a scale reading. With the inclinometer option for LoadMaxx, the weight display, J1939 outputs, and alarm outputs, are turned off when detecting an incline that will affect weight reading accuracy.
The LoadMaxx scale is available with or without an optional Air-Weigh display device. Weight information consisting of steer axle weight, drive axle weight, gross vehicle weight, and payload weight, is displayed on the optional display. The weight information may also be transferred to an on-board computer for display and use by other vehicle applications.
The LoadMaxx on-board scale converts tractor and trailer suspension loads to an accurate on-the-ground weight. By comparing empty and heavy axle group weights with empty and heavy suspension loads, the scale can be calibrated to display accurate weights with any load. LoadMaxx accuracy is not affected by altitude, temperature, or humidity and is easy to operate, install, and calibrate.
All Air-Weigh on-board scales, including LoadMaxx, feature a patented dual-point calibration system, automatic trailer scale to tractor scale communication, and, coupled with several unique proprietary technologies, allow customers to accurately know their specific axle group weights at the loading site. Air-Weigh eliminates weight-related costs including fees, time, out-of-route miles, fuel, overweight fines, and delays in truck stops. Air-Weigh products are used by fleets worldwide and are available as a factory option through major tractor and trailer OEMs.
LoadMaxx is currently being beta-tested at several fleets and OEMs. Product deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2007. For more information on LoadMaxx or other Air-Weigh products go to www.air-weighscales.com or call 1-888-459-3444.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the leading provider of on-board weighing technology for the transportation industry. Air-Weigh scales provide accurate and dependable weights for many vehicle types, including standard tractor-trailers, flatbeds, bulk haulers, tank trucks, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, dump trucks, and refuse vehicles. Air-Weigh is a factory option at over one hundred tractor, trailer, and truck OEMS worldwide. For more information, contact Air-Weigh at (888) 459-3444 or visit us online at www.air-weighscales.com.
Auto Haulers Weigh In On New Air-Weigh Solution
Eugene, OR, August 24, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today a new on-board scale solution designed to meet the unique weighing challenges faced by auto haulers. The auto hauler scale includes components from the 5800-series in-dash tractor scale kit with Air-Weigh’s standard 5802 series trailer scale to provide a complete on-board weighing solution. The auto-hauler scale provides accurate weights for the steer, drive, and trailer axles along with the GVW, and net payload.Air-Weigh’s auto hauler scale provides a complete weighing solution for auto haulers by adding a deflection sensor for the steer axle. The steer axle weight is a challenge for auto haulers because vehicles loaded onto stinger headramps put more weight on the steer and drive axles than a typical van or flatbed trailer.
While working to determine the most effective scale system, Air-Weigh turned to one of the largest Cottrell dealers in the United States, East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales, Inc. East Coast tested the scales and provided feedback that allowed Air-Weigh to make modifications to the scale package before its release. The Air-Weigh auto hauler scale proved to be an invaluable tool for East Coast customers. “This is the best on-board weighing solution on the market for auto-hauler trucks. Customers get accurate weights and have no more problems legalizing their axles,” reports Barry Rudiger, President of East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales Inc.
The Air-Weigh auto hauler scale is a specialized solution that is currently available from stock. It can be ordered directly from Air-Weigh or from authorized Air-Weigh dealers.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the global leader in on-board weighing technology. Air-Weigh’s accurate and reliable products offer cost-effective loading site weight measurement on many types of tractors, trailers and straight trucks. Air-weigh scales are available through dealers worldwide and as a factory option from leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Air-Weigh.com.
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New Air-Weigh Websites More User-Friendly
Eugene, OR, August 24, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today the launch of a new company website, www.Air-WeighScales.com. The new Air-Weigh website focuses on providing product, company, and support information to customers in a format that is easy to read and navigate online, and is focused toward the United States audience. Air-Weigh also revised their website at www.Air-Weigh.com to provide international visitors with easy access to Air-Weigh sites worldwide.The new website at www.Air-WeighScales.com features a new design with easy menu-based navigation. The information on the site has been reorganized to make the most commonly requested information easier to find. The site also includes updated information on Air-Weigh’s 5800 series in-dash scale and 5802 trailer scale, as well as the newer dedicated and straight truck kits. A dealer database allows customers to find dealers in any state. Also improved is Air-Weigh’s online ROI calculator (www.Air-WeighScales.com/ROI), which provides visitors with a detailed report on the cost for check-weighing their fleet, and an estimate on how quickly an Air-Weigh scale will pay for itself.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the global leader in on-board weighing technology. Air-Weigh’s accurate and reliable products offer cost-effective loading site weight measurement on many types of tractors, trailers and straight trucks. Air-weigh scales are available through dealers worldwide and as a factory option from leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Air-WeighScales.com.
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Air-Weigh On-Board Scales now available as OEM option on Western Star Vehicles
Eugene, OR, August 1, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today the availability of the Air-Weigh® 5800-series tractor scale as a factory option for all Western Star Trucks with rear air suspensions. The Air-Weigh scales are spec’d through the custom application engineering offered by Western Star. Interested customers are requested to contact their local Western Star dealer for pricing and ordering information.“Western Star and Air-Weigh have teamed up to offer on-board scaling systems that contribute to efficient and productive trucking operations,” said Martin Ambros, President of Air-Weigh. “By working with Western Star Trucks to offer this factory installed option, we are helping their customers save money with a product that provides a solid return on investment.”
On-board scales improve fleet productivity and reduce operating costs and delays caused by check-weighing. Air-Weigh is the only on-board scale manufacturer offering an in-dash scale for tractors. When an Air-Weigh equipped tractor picks up a trailer with an Air-Weigh scale, the trailer weight data is automatically sent to the truck’s in-dash display, where the driver is able to see steer, drive, and up to seven trailer axle weights along with net payload and GVW. The system communicates over existing wiring between the tractor and trailer and operates off of the vehicle power, making the Air-Weigh system a completely integrated weight management device. Once calibrated, Air-Weigh customers claim weight accuracy to be well within 300 lbs. of a DOT scale. “On-board scales have become part of the industry’s standard devices for modern trucks,” observes TR Reed, Western Star Product Manager. “Western Star is pleased to offer Air-Weigh to our customers.”
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the global leader in on-board weighing technology. Air-Weigh’s accurate and reliable products offer cost-effective loading site weight measurement on many types of tractors, trailers and straight trucks. Air-weigh scales are available through dealers worldwide and as a factory option from leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Air-Weigh.com
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Air-Weigh Names Chameleon Exclusive Distributor for Eastern Canada
Eugene, OR, June 4, 2007 – Air-Weigh announced today that they have named Chameleon Transportation Systems as their exclusive distributor for Eastern Canada. Chameleon, already an authorized Air-Weigh dealer, will now be the direct sales and service contact for all Air-Weigh fleet, dealer, and trailer OEM customers in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.“We are continuing to see increasing demand for on-board scales in Canada,” says Air-Weigh president Martin Ambros. “Due to this rapid growth, we feel that it is necessary to establish a local sales and service facility that can support our Canadian customers.”
Throughout all of North America, rising transportation costs have meant that trucking companies and private fleets are looking for ways to cut expenses and load more efficiently. Air-Weigh on-board scales provide a quick and easy return on investment, eliminating check-weigh scale fees and overweight fines. For these reasons, on-board weighing technology continues to gain popularity among trucking professionals.
Chameleon Vice President Tania Neumann comments, “We see an excellent growth opportunity here with Air-Weigh scales. So far, the response has been great.” Chameleon will offer full sales, support, and installation services, as well as training and materials support for fleets, dealers and OEMs in the region from their Montreal facilities.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh is the global leader in On-Board Weighing technology. Accuracy and reliability of Air-Weigh scales provide customers a cost-effective loading site weight management system for most types of tractors, trailers and straight trucks. Air-weigh products are available through dealers worldwide and as a factory option from leading manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Air-Weigh.com.
About Chameleon
Chameleon Transportation Systems, Inc is engaged in continuing research, development and manufacturing of innovative transportation solutions. The Chameleon Freeload-R Rolling Tarp System is custom built for all types of trailers and straight trucks, new and used. We also offer customized graphics, which act like a “rolling billboard”. For more information or to find the closest authorized dealer, visit www.rollingtarps.com.
Ocean Trailers Makes Air-Weigh Standard on Premium Stock Trailers
Eugene, Oregon –Air-Weigh, the transportation industry’s leading supplier of on-board electronic scales, today announced that British Columbia based Ocean Trailers, a leading Canadian trailer distributor, has made Air-Weigh a standard accessory on their premium stock trailers. Ocean Trailer serves as a distributor for a number of different brands of trailers including Utility and Wilson Trailers. After five years of ushering in Wilson Trailer stock, the company has achieved status as the top distributor of Wilson Trailer’s flatbed trailer.Sid Keay, CEO, recognizes the difference Air-Weigh scales make for his clients. He explains, “Ocean Trailers believes strongly in Air-Weigh Scales and encourages all of our customers to include them in their new trailer specifications. Today’s trailers have extra payload capacity, but with increased enforcement of DOT weight laws, it takes the accuracy of an Air-Weigh onboard scale to take full advantage of it. Our many fleet customers have found them to be instrumental in their operations, such that Ocean Trailers specifies Air-Weigh scales as a standard part of our premium stock trailers. We have dealt with Air-Weigh since 2002 and have always been impressed with their quality, accuracy and professionalism.”
The Air-Weigh Trailer Scale is a true load management system that is permanently installed on the trailer and calibrated to the specific air suspension used. An alarm output is standard and allows connection of a light or buzzer to warn of near-legal weight limit or over-legal weight on any axle or GVW. The Trailer Scale also works in drop-and-hook applications with the Air-Weigh 5800 Truck Scale, which together provide steer, drive and trailer axle weights, and GVW and Net Payload weights all on one convenient display in the dash.
With Air-Weigh scales, fleets eliminate all of the costs and delays caused by weighing at an in-ground scale, while reducing overweight fines. For those fleets that check-weigh at all, or check weights at a shipper’s in-ground scale, Air-Weigh is a quick and simple ROI.
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh, founded in 1995 and based in Eugene, Oregon, provides on-board electronic scales for numerous vehicle types in the transportation industry. With Air-Weigh scales, fleets in a wide variety of applications worldwide are able to reduce operational costs while increasing overall efficiency. For more information, go to www.air-weigh.com
Kennesaw Transportation Chooses Air-Weigh
Eugene, Oregon –Air-Weigh, the transportation industry’s leading supplier of on-board electronic scales, today announced that Georgia based Kennesaw Transportation, a leading truckload carrier, has purchased the 5800 Series scales for installation on its entire fleet. Kennesaw Transportation, which has been serving the Southeastern United States since 1981, specializes in hauling produce and other refrigerated goods between the west coast and the southeast.Bill Jordan, Director of Maintenance for Kennesaw Transportation, recognizes the difference Air-Weigh scales makes for his company. He explains: “The biggest issue we were having was controlling our weight-related costs. Our goal was to eliminate the hassle of using truck stop scales and their direct costs. We have been able to accomplish this with the use of Air-Weigh on-board scales. After a recent analysis, we have seen a dramatic decrease in the amount of money we spend on scale fees. Air-Weigh was well worth the investment.”
The Air-Weigh 5800 Series of on-board truck scale is a true load management system that is permanently installed in the dash and calibrated to each suspension on the vehicle. The 2-inch gauge display automatically shows each axle group’s weight on one screen, with no operator interaction required. A single button press displays GVW and Net Payload weights. An alarm output is standard and allows connection of an in-dash or exterior light or buzzer to warn of near-legal weight limit or over-legal weight on any axle or GVW.
The 5800 Series Truck and Trailer Scales include all the functionality of earlier versions of Air-Weigh scales and are a major upgrade in efficiency and ease-of-use from old-fashioned, analog suspension air gauges. Unlike a suspension air gauge previously used by drivers to estimate drive axle weight, Air-Weigh takes all the guesswork out by providing accurate, on-the-ground steer, drive, and trailer axle weights in pounds or kilograms.
With Air-Weigh scales, fleets eliminate all of the costs and delays caused by weighing at an in-ground scale, while reducing overweight fines. For those fleets that check-weigh at all, or check weights at a shipper’s in-ground scale, Air-Weigh is a quick and simple ROI.
06/23/2006
United Rentals Deploys Air-Weigh
EUGENE, OREGON– United Rentals, the world’s largest rental company with more than 750 rental locations and over 1,500 class 8 transport vehicles, has selected Air-Weigh to supply on-board scales for all new equipment purchases and for retrofit of their existing transport fleet.Through town hall meetings with dispatchers and drivers, United Rentals learned that being able to monitor axle weight and gross vehicle weight as part of the loading process would provide significant operational cost savings. By no longer wasting time going off-site to platform scales, they determined overall efficiency would be improved and they would substantially reduce or eliminate over-weight tickets and under-loading.
At one such United Rentals location, a driver would drive to a local mill to check-weigh before delivering rental equipment. The backhauls from jobsites were even more difficult. Even if the gross weight was legal there was always the chance of being over axle. With Air-Weigh scales installed; the driver now loads and drives straight to the delivery site or back to the United Rental branch location.
“We are proud to be part of United Rentals’ strategy to increase the efficiency and utilization of their fleet with on-board scales," said Martin Ambros, president of Air-Weigh. "With Air-Weigh 5800 Series tractor and trailer scales on their rental transport equipment, United Rentals now provides their drivers with the ability to properly load their truck or trailer quickly and efficiently right on-site. United Rentals has implemented a solution that also offers value to their customers by eliminating equipment drop-off or pick-up delays due to legalizing axle weights, while at the same time eliminating the costs of overweight fines."
Air-Weigh scales are the industry-leading on-board weighing product, saving fleets world-wide time and money by providing accurate and reliable weights right at the loading site. Air-Weigh’s innovative and accurate scale products are available in a wide variety of configurations for both tractors and trailers.
About United Rentals
United Rentals, founded in 1997, is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with more than 750 branch locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, and homeowners. Available are 600 different types of name brand equipment with a total original cost of $3.9 billion, shared through state-of-the-art information technology. For more information visit www.unitedrentals.com
About Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh, founded in 1995 and based in Eugene, Oregon, provides on-board electronic scales for numerous vehicle types in the transportation industry. With Air-Weigh scales, fleets in a wide variety of applications worldwide are able to reduce operational costs while increasing overall efficiency. For more information, go to www.air-weigh.com
Air-Weigh On-Board Scales now available as OEM option on Mack Vehicles
EUGENE, OREGON…Air-Weigh announced today the availability of the Air-Weigh® in-dash on-board truck scale as a factory option for Mack Truck highway models with air rear suspensions.“The Air-Weigh scale system takes the guesswork out of loading, which helps our customers maximize their time on the road while minimizing fines and fees,” said Jerry Warmkessel, Mack highway products manager. “Mack is pleased to offer self-weighing tractors to its customers.”
Adding Air-Weigh improves productivity and reduces operating costs and delays caused by check-weighing. The Air-Weigh system consists of an in-dash gauge and a remote trailer scale. Air-Weigh’s gauge displays steer and drive weights, up to seven trailer suspension weights if equipped, GVW and net payload weight. An alarm output is standard and can be connected to a light or available indicator.
The Air-Weigh on-board scale is a true load management system that is calibrated to each vehicle’s suspension. Once calibrated, the Air-Weigh scale displays the weight of the axle group to within 300 lbs. of a DOT certified scale.
When an Air-Weigh equipped tractor picks up a trailer with an Air-Weigh scale, the trailer weight data is automatically sent to the truck’s in-dash weight gauge and is included in the GVW and net payload weights.
The Air-Weigh AW5800 series scale system is now available on any Mack Vision model with rear air suspension. Interested customers are requested to contact their local Mack dealer for pricing and ordering information.
“Mack and Air-Weigh have teamed up to offer on-board scaling systems that contribute to efficient and productive trucking operations,” said Martin Ambros, President of Air-Weigh. “By working with Mack Trucks to offer this factory installed option, we are helping their customers save money with a product that provides a solid return on investment.”
About Air-Weigh
Based in Eugene, Oregon, Air-Weigh is a privately owned company that provides on-board electronic scales for numerous vehicle types in the transportation industry. With Air-Weigh scales, fleets are able to reduce operational costs while increasing overall efficiency. Over 30,000 Air-Weigh vehicle scales are installed on tractors, trailers and trucks of various configurations worldwide. For more information, go to www.air-weigh.com
About Mack Trucks, Inc.
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and MACK® vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. All Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations’ public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation’s roadways.
Mack is a member of the Volvo Group, a publicly held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. With annual sales of approximately $27 billion, Volvo business areas include heavy trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial drive systems, aerospace, and financial services. In the United States, Volvo shares are listed on NASDAQ and are traded as ADRs (symbol: VOLVY).