By Loadsense Ltd. | https://loadsensescales.com
In today’s fast-moving bulk haulage industry, where efficiency and compliance must go hand-in-hand, tip truck and trailer operators face growing pressure to reduce overloading risks, comply with weight limits, and optimize payloads — all while staying profitable.
This is where the Loadsense onboard weighing system for tip trucks and trailers delivers a powerful solution.
Designed specifically for trucks and trailers transporting sand, stone, rubble, and quarry materials, this onboard scale system gives real-time axle and payload weights to ensure every load is legal, balanced, and safe.
⚖️ Why Weighing on Tipper Trucks and Trailers Matters
If your fleet moves bulk materials across roads and highways, overloading is more than just a performance issue — it’s a compliance and safety hazard.
Risks of Overloading Include:
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Breach of GVM/GCM regulations
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Premature suspension and brake wear
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Tyre blowouts and uneven wear
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Fines from transport enforcement agencies
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Higher accident risk due to reduced handling and braking control
This is especially critical when hauling from quarries, construction sites, and rural bulk depots, where loader operators estimate weight visually — often inaccurately.
✅ The Loadsense Weighing Solution for Bulk Haulage Vehicles
The Loadsense bulk truck and trailer weighing system accurately monitors the loaded weight across all axle groups, including airbag and spring suspension systems. This data is displayed live to the driver, ensuring safe loading before hitting the road.
It is compatible with:
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Single or multi-axle tippers
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Truck and trailer combinations
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Quarry and rubble hauliers
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Earthworks contractors
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Construction fleets
Loadsense uses sensors such as load pins and air pressure sensors, supported by digital in-cab displays or optional cloud reporting tools.
🌏 Regional Legal Compliance: Why It’s Critical
🇳🇿 New Zealand – NZTA GVM Limits
In New Zealand, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) enforces strict GVM and axle weight limits. Loadsense helps operators stay compliant with mass limits before trucks leave quarries or earthworks sites.
🇦🇺 Australia – NHVR Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in Australia mandates that all parties in the supply chain — not just drivers — are accountable under the Chain of Responsibility laws. Loadsense helps operators document legal loads and avoid heavy penalties.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom – DVSA Roadworthiness & Load Security
In the UK, DVSA enforcement targets overweight and unbalanced tippers. Your Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) can be affected by repeated violations. Loadsense onboard weighing helps fleets stay in the green zone.
🇺🇸 USA & 🇨🇦 Canada – DOT Bridge Formula
North American regulations enforce axle weight compliance using the bridge formula law. Loadsense provides real-time feedback to help fleet drivers stay within limits and reduce unnecessary stops at weigh stations.
🏗️ Key Features of Loadsense Tip Truck Scales:
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Real-time axle and total weight readings
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Compatible with airbag and spring suspensions
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Designed for harsh quarry and construction environments
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Optional cloud connectivity and Bluetooth integration
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Easily retrofitted to existing fleets
See our full solution here:
👉 Tipper Truck & Trailer Scale Product Page
📈 Commercial Benefits for Hauliers and Contractors
Improve Safety
Balanced loads reduce brake strain, steering errors, and rollovers.
Maximize Payloads
Don’t leave profit behind at the quarry — weigh accurately and legally load up to the maximum allowed weight.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Avoid unnecessary wear and breakdowns caused by consistent overloading.
Simplify Compliance
With digital proof of load weights, you’ll be ready for random roadside inspections and audits.
📲 Fleet-Wide Reporting Available
Need to monitor multiple vehicles across jobs or depots? Loadsense offers a cloud-based dashboard that integrates into most fleet management systems, enabling:
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Remote monitoring of truck/trailer weights
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Load history logs for clients or regulators
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Simplified job costing and invoice generation
🛠️ Trusted in the Harshest Conditions
From dusty Australian mines to rain-soaked UK quarries, Loadsense scales are built to withstand vibration, debris, water, and temperature swings. Designed for real-world bulk haulage conditions, they are:
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Rugged
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Accurate
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Easy to install and calibrate
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Supported with expert after-sales service
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🚛 Ready to Take Control of Your Loads?
Don’t leave compliance and profit to chance. Trust the proven solution built for the bulk haulage world — the Loadsense Tip Truck and Trailer Weighing System.