In the world of transport and logistics, ensuring each axle group stays within legal weight limits is critical. Overloaded axles can lead to hefty fines, increased wear on vehicles, road damage, and serious safety risks. That’s why monitoring truck scale weight per axle is not just good practice—it’s essential.
The Loadsense onboard truck and trailer scale system, available at loadsensescales.com and loadsense.co.nz, offers a powerful, real-time solution to help operators accurately measure the weight on each axle group, directly from the cab.
⚖️ Why Monitoring Weight Per Axle is Crucial
Each country—whether it’s New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Canada, the UK, or Europe—has strict laws governing maximum allowable weight per axle and axle group combinations. These rules are designed to:
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Protect public roads and bridges
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Maintain vehicle safety
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Prevent excessive wear and tear
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Ensure fair use of infrastructure
Even if your truck is under the gross vehicle mass (GVM), overloading a single axle group can still result in fines or being taken off the road. That’s where axle group-specific weighing becomes so valuable.
🚛 How Loadsense Onboard Scales Help Monitor Axle Weights in Real Time
The Loadsense onboard truck scale system is specifically designed to give drivers and operators real-time data on each axle or axle group. Whether your truck has:
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Airbag suspension,
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Mechanical spring suspension, or
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A combination of both,
Loadsense offers a sensor solution tailored to your configuration.
Key Features Include:
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Axle group weight readings displayed live in-cab
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Custom alerts for axle overloads
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Load distribution data for better planning
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No need to visit a weighbridge to check axle weights
By installing Loadsense scales, operators can see instantly if an axle is near or over its legal limit—and adjust the load accordingly before hitting the road.
🧰 Practical Example: Overload Prevention Using Per-Axle Weight Data
Let’s say your GVM is within limits, but your rear trailer axles are overloaded due to uneven loading. A standard gross weight check might not reveal this. However, with Loadsense onboard axle group weighing, the system alerts the driver that the rear axle group is over capacity.
The driver can then:
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Reposition the load
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Unload excess weight
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Or notify dispatch for support
This proactive insight helps prevent compliance breaches, improve safety, and protect the vehicle and infrastructure.
🧪 Calibration for Axle Accuracy
To ensure precision readings per axle group, the Loadsense system must be correctly calibrated. Here’s a quick summary:
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Get Tare (Empty) Weights of each axle group using a certified weighbridge.
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Enter these values into the Loadsense system with the truck and trailer empty.
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Load the truck to full legal capacity and return to the weighbridge.
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Record the full axle group weights and input them into the scale with the load still on board.
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The scale will now interpolate real-time readings accurately between tare and full values.
This ensures consistent axle weight accuracy across all load scenarios.
📈 Business Benefits of Loadsense Axle Group Scales
✅ Compliance Confidence
Avoid unexpected overload fines with live axle group weight monitoring.
✅ Maximise Payload Safely
Make full use of available legal weight per axle—without risking penalties.
✅ Faster Turnarounds
Reduce reliance on offsite weighbridges and get moving faster.
✅ Driver Peace of Mind
Real-time data removes guesswork and supports better load decisions.
✅ Extended Vehicle Life
Avoid overstressing suspension and axle components due to poor loading.
📩 Get In Touch to Equip Your Fleet
Don’t let axle overload risks compromise your operations. Loadsense onboard truck and trailer scales are designed to deliver real-time, reliable axle group weights, empowering your business with the data needed to remain legal, efficient, and safe.
🔗 Visit: www.loadsensescales.com or www.loadsense.co.nz
📧 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Let Loadsense help you maintain compliance, reduce fines, and keep your fleet running smarter.