TruckWeight Inc. introduced its TruckWeight FleetLink system that integrates with a vehicle’s onboard telematics to capture and communicate axle-weight data in real time.
“Traditionally, onboard scales produce results that have to be manually interpreted, logged and reported by the truck driver,” said Peter Panagapko, president of TruckWeight. “As a companion to Smart Scale, TruckWeight FleetLink helps replace these manual processes. It creates an accurate electronic record of axle-weight data that can be read by an onboard computer and sent home by satellite- or cellular-based mobile communications systems. Dispatchers and fleet managers can monitor payload capacity while the truck is in the field, eliminating the latency and errors associated with paper-based reporting.”
TruckWeight FleetLink integrates with Smart Scale which monitors subtle changes in the air-ride or mechanical spring suspension. An RF transmitter sends the data to the TruckWeight FleetLink receiver which is connected to an onboard computer, onboard communications device, or cellular phone via Bluetooth, RS-232, or USB. From there, the data can be used by a wide range of fleet management programs, including dispatch, compliance, and accounting. TruckWeight FleetLink also can be connected to an in-cab printer to produce receipts and other documents on-site.
TruckWeight FleetLink uses AA batteries for power and does not require electricity from a truck or tractor.
