Featuring Loadsense’s Advanced Onboard Weighing Solutions

Managing heavy waste loads safely and legally is a growing challenge for skip bin operators, gantry truck fleets, and municipal waste services around the world. Whether you’re operating in New Zealand, Australia, or the UK, vehicle overloading laws are becoming increasingly strict — and compliance now demands accurate, real-time weighing data.

That’s where Loadsense’s Gantry Skip Waste Truck Weighing System steps in — offering a purpose-built solution for both commercial waste contractors and local government councils.

⚖️ The Problem: Overloaded Skip Trucks Put Everyone at Risk

Every day, skip and gantry trucks collect waste from homes, construction sites, and commercial businesses — often without knowing how much they’re really carrying. This results in:

  • Unbalanced or overloaded axles

  • Breaches in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) limits

  • Unsafe handling, increased braking distance

  • Heavy fines from transport enforcement agencies

  • Faster wear and tear on tyres, suspension, and brakes

✅ The Solution: Loadsense Onboard Weighing for Gantry Skip Trucks

Loadsense Ltd., a global leader in vehicle weighing systems, has engineered a rugged, reliable solution for waste trucks with gantry skip bin lifting systems.

The Loadsense Skip Truck Scale:

  • Accurately weighs each skip bin as it’s lifted

  • Measures load distribution per axle

  • Displays live weight readouts to the operator

  • Helps you comply with local transport regulations

  • Is easy to retrofit to most truck and hoist configurations

🌏 Regional Focus: What You Need to Know

🇳🇿 New Zealand: NZTA GVM Compliance

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) mandates strict compliance with maximum permitted axle weights and GVM. Enforcement is common, especially on urban and rural routes.

With Loadsense, NZ operators can prove compliance on the spot — avoiding on-road weight checks and fines.

🇦🇺 Australia: Chain of Responsibility (CoR) & NHVR Rules

In Australia, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) enforces the Chain of Responsibility laws — making not just the driver, but operators and schedulers legally responsible for overloading.

Loadsense Skip Truck Scales help document and enforce safe loading, protecting contractors and councils under the CoR framework.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: DVSA and Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)

In the UK, skip truck fleets face scrutiny under DVSA roadside enforcement. Overweight loads contribute to a high Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) — which leads to more inspections, penalties, and downtime.

With Loadsense, UK waste hauliers and council fleet managers can reduce their OCRS, prove safe operation, and improve compliance ratings.

🏢 Commercial Contractors vs. Local Councils

💼 Commercial Waste Contractors

  • Need accurate load verification for billing

  • Operate on tight schedules — must avoid delays from roadside stops

  • Must prove load compliance to avoid legal liability

  • Often run diverse skip sizes and require multi-load tracking

Loadsense weighing data can be integrated with fleet management or invoicing platforms — increasing both safety and profitability.

🏛️ Local Councils & Municipal Fleets

  • Must comply with government safety and weight policies

  • Need evidence-based compliance for auditing and funding

  • Require durable, low-maintenance weighing systems across ageing fleets

  • Often manage diverse waste types — green, household, bulk waste

Loadsense provides local governments with accurate data, improving operational transparency and reducing risk exposure.

🔧 Simple Installation. Rugged Design. Proven Results.

The Loadsense skip truck scale system is:

  • Ruggedized for waste operations

  • Compatible with most gantry hoists and bin sizes

  • Available with custom sensor configurations

  • Designed for easy installation or retrofit

📈 Make Every Load Count

Stop relying on guesswork and start every skip job with accurate, legal data. Whether you’re managing 5 trucks or 50, Loadsense gives you:

  • Live load weights

  • Compliance reporting

  • Safer vehicles

  • Lower maintenance costs

  • Proof of legality for every job

📞 Get in Touch

Protect your fleet, your drivers, and your business.
Visit https://loadsensescales.com or contact us for a quote tailored to your region and fleet size.