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Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Idealease Best Practices 2023 in San Antonio, Texas
For Immediate Release May 24, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Idealease Best Practices 2023 in San Antonio, Texas Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the Idealease Best Practices Show taking place June 4th through the 7th in San Antonio, Texas. One of...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia
For Immediate Release May 24, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) Show taking place in...

All About LoadMaxx and LoadMaxx Plus
All About LoadMaxx and LoadMaxx Plus Do you drop and hook? LoadMaxx is the all-in-one solution for fleets who drop and hook and want to see both tractor and trailer weights all on one in-dash display. Outfit your entire fleet with LoadMaxx Tractor and LoadMaxx Plus...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Utah Trucking Association Management Conference and Trucking Expo 2023 in St. George, Utah
Air-Weigh to Exhibit at Utah Trucking Association Management Conference and Trucking Expo 2023 in St. George, Utah Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the Utah Trucking Association (UTA) Management Conference & Trucking Expo taking place in St. George,...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at NPTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida
For Immediate Release May 7, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at NPTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Annual Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida, May 7th through the 9th, 2023. The...

Learn More About Air-Weigh On-Board Scales
Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Founded in 1987, Air-Weigh's primary goal was to provide truckers with an affordable solution for avoiding costly overweight fines while still being able to transport the maximum allowed load. Since then, we have remained a leader in the...

Know Your Weights with BinMaxx by Air-Weigh
Know Your Weights with BinMaxx by Air-Weigh Are you throwing away your profits? Know your weights with BinMaxx. Designed for front end loader refuse trucks, BinMaxx is the best way to maximize profitability and allows for service verification. Compare revenue to...

QuickWeigh Digital PSI Gauge and On-Board Scale by Air-Weigh
QuickWeigh Digital PSI Gauge and On-Board Scale by Air-Weigh QuickWeigh is the newest Digital PSI Gauge & On-Board Scale for air-ride suspensions. Our most economical solution, QuickWeigh provides overweight protection and starts out-of-the-box as a digital PSI...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at WasteExpo 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana
For Immediate Release April 20, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at WasteExpo 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the WasteExpo Show taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1st through May 4th, 2023. The WasteExpo Show is North...

Join Us at the Upcoming Shows
JOIN US AT THE UPCOMING SHOWS! AIR-WEIGH IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN IN 2023! Welcome back to in person events! We’d be happy to see you – talk to our team for a live demonstration and find out how Air-Weigh On-Board Scales can save you time, fuel and money! April 18 - 20,...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit QuickWeigh & Additional On-Board Scale Solutions at Mid-America Trucking Show 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky
For Immediate Release March 24, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit QuickWeigh & Additional On-Board Scale Solutions at Mid-America Trucking Show 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2023, taking place March...

Air-Weigh to Introduce Next Generation IoT Weight Management Platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada
For Immediate Release March 10, 2023 Air-Weigh to Introduce Next Generation IoT Weight Management Platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be introducing the latest next generation IoT Weight Management Platform at the...

Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Announces “QuickWeigh”- The First Digital PSI Gauge & Scale Combination for Tractor and Trailer Air-Ride Suspensions
Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Announces "QuickWeigh"- The First Digital PSI Gauge & Scale Combination for Tractor and Trailer Air-Ride Suspensions For Immediate Release March 1, 2023 Eugene, OR:Air-Weigh is pleased to announce the release of “QuickWeigh“, an on-board...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida
For Immediate Release February 24, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention on March 4th through...

Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Expands Offerings at Fontaine Modification to Include All Air and Spring/Mechanical Suspensions
For Immediate Release February 15, 2023 Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Expands Offerings at Fontaine Modification to Include All Air and Spring/Mechanical Suspensions Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh, the leader in electronic on-board scales, is making it easier for customers to add...

The Importance of Accurate Load Weighing in the Transportation Industry
Load weight is a critical concern for trucking companies and owner-operators, as overloading and underloading can both lead to significant financial losses. Underloading has been an ongoing issue in the industry, even dating back to the 1920s, as highlighted by the...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit at the WWETT Show – Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show in Indianapolis, Indiana
For Immediate Release February 10, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit at the WWETT Show - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show in Indianapolis, Indiana Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the WWETT Show - Water and Wastewater Equipment,...

Rise in Traffic Accidents is Prompting New Safety Initiatives in the US
According to statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were approximately 9,560 motor vehicle fatalities in the first quarter of 2022, roughly a 7% increase from the same period in 2021 and the highest number of first...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit New On-Board Scale Solution at Geotab Connect 2023 in Orlando, Florida
For Immediate Release January 19, 2023 Air-Weigh to Exhibit New On-Board Scale Solution at Geotab Connect 2023 in Orlando, Florida Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at Geotab Connect 2023, taking place February 5th to 8th in sunny Orlando, Florida. Geotab...

Join Us at the Upcoming Shows!
Air-Weigh is on the road again in 2023! Welcome back to in person events! We’d be happy to see you - talk to our team for a live demonstration and find out how Air-Weigh On-Board Scales can save you time, money and fuel! Jan. 7 – 8, 2023 United Rentals Supplier Show...

Air-Weigh to Exhibit New On-Board Scale Solution at the United Rentals Supplier Show in Houston, Texas
For Immediate Release December 16, 2022 Air-Weigh to Exhibit New On-Board Scale Solution at the United Rentals Supplier Show in Houston, Texas Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh will be exhibiting at the United Rentals Supplier Show on January 7-8 in Houston, Texas. The United...

Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Expands Its Offerings at Daimler Truck North America Custom Truck Services/PDI to Include Spring/Mechanical Suspensions
For Immediate Release November 1, 2022 Air-Weigh On-Board Scales Expands Its Offerings at Daimler Truck North America Custom Truck Services/PDI to Include Spring/Mechanical Suspensions. Eugene, OR: Air-Weigh is pleased to announce that Daimler Truck North America...

Take the Guess Work out of Your Load
While trucking is one of the most underappreciated jobs in the United States, it is among the most important. With trucks to continue pulling the supply chain, life as we know it would simply not be possible. According to Bob Costello, the American Trucking...

Truckers Beware: Nuclear Verdicts are on the Rise
A nuclear verdict is defined as a court ruling in which the Jury awards the plaintiff in excess of $10 million. According to a study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), average verdicts in the U.S. trucking industry have skyrocketed...

Make the Most of Every Load with On-Board Scales
It’s been a wild ride for the trucking industry over the past few years. The global pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the drastic spike in demand have strained the American trucking industry nearly to its breaking point. The fact that it didn’t collapse is a...

The True Cost of Overweight Loads: How on-board Weighing Solutions can Protect Profits
The trucking industry is the backbone of the United States. Without truckers driving our supply chain, life as we know it could not function. Unfortunately, trucking remains one of the most underappreciated and heavily regulated jobs in the country. Weight, in...

Steven Dwight joins Air-Weigh as new VP of Sales and Marketing
Eugene, Oregon – Growth at Air-Weigh is accelerating with the recent addition of Steven Dwight as VP of Sales and Marketing. Steven brings over 25 years of industry knowledge and sales experience in the transportation technology sector to the fast-growing team at...

Podcast with Heavy-Duty Parts Report – A Full Suite of On-Board Scales…
We recently sat with Jamie from Heavy-Duty Parts Reports at the 2022 TMC Show: A Full Suite of On-Board Scales for Every Fleet Learn about Air-Weigh’s full suite of on-board scales designed for every fleet. Listen to the Full Suite of On-Board Scales for Everyone -...

Air-Weigh announces integration with Tangerine, offering AI powered data insights
The integration of Air-Weigh’s innovative on-board scales and Tangerine’s AI-powered data analytics offers improved fleet operational efficiencies with complete visibility of vehicles and helps abide with compliance and regulatory changes. Air-Weigh and Tangerine are...

E-Max approved to offer Smart OBM system
Transport Certification Australia announced that E-Max, Air-Weigh's distributor in Australia, is now type-approved to offer a Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) system. Smart OBM systems are digitally connected on-board weighing systems that enable new productivity and safety...

The Dangers of Overloading
Heavy-Duty Parts Reports - Interviews Michael Ferguson, Air-Weigh's National Sales Manager about On-Board Scale usage Listen to the Podcast now! Learn how onboard scales can boost the bottom line for commercial fleets. Episode 104: If you run overloaded you are...

Air-Weigh and Geotab Integration
As the fleet managers’ role continues to evolve and the industry morphs from pen and paper to everything living in the virtual cloud, data can be accessed from anywhere at any point of the day. Efficiencies have become a new standard as more and more data comes...

New LoadMaxx App
The New Air-Weigh LoadMaxx App is now available for download View, email and save axle group weights of your truck, tractor and trailer at the pick-up and loading site. With the LoadMaxx app you can pair the Air-Weigh LoadMaxx Truck/Tractor, LoadMaxx Plus Trailer or...

Stop losing profits due to Inefficacies
Waste can lead to lost revenue in so many forms when you look at it related to weight. The lost hours of service to find and sit in-line at an in-ground scale to the increased trips that you didn’t need to make had you known you were underweight. As a fleet owner and...

Air-Weigh at the 2020 Geotab Connect
Air-Weigh at the recent 2020 Geotab Connect

Join us at the upcoming shows
See the new Trailer Scales in person at one of these upcoming shows near you!

The Weigh of the Future – Waste Today feature
As reported on WasteTodayMagazine.com Leck Waste Services has realized revenue and transformed operations by installing Air-Weigh digital scales on its front loaders to audit the weights of its customers’ dumpsters. Photo Credit: Erin Rudy Commercial waste collection...

Air-Weigh Releases New Trailer Scales
Air-Weigh Releases new Trailer Scales

Join Air-Weigh at NACV – Oct. 28-31st
Register with code 1236 for free tickets !! The North American Commerical Vehicle Show comes to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia - October 28th - 31st. Join Air-Weigh at booth #2004 and see our current and upcoming product line for trucks,...

In the News: 100-year-old bridge collapsed under a trailer carrying 42 tons of beans
Air-Weigh Comment: An Air-Weigh On-Board scale would have given the driver their Steer, Drive and GVW weights to better make educated decisions in this situation and when they left fill site. A North Dakota bridge built more than 100 years ago collapsed under the...

Benefits of On-Board Scales with Michael Ferguson – Air-Weigh’s National Sales Manager
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Michael Ferguson of Air-Weigh, recently joined Jerod on the Bulk Loads Podcast to discuss some of the main benefits of an on-board scale. More than just the concern of overloading, an on-board scale can help you...

LoadMaxx ROI: Optimizing Loads Saves Big on Maintenance Costs
In our last post, we summarized some of the biggest takeaways from the ATRI’s annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report. Today, we want to dig a little deeper into one of the key insights from the report, and how it is the biggest opportunity to reduce...

Top Concerns for the Trucking Industry
Safety and truck maintenance are some of the biggest concerns when it comes to knowing weights – but how many fleet owners consider safety and truck maintenance in their overall ROI analysis? An Air-Weigh On-Board scale is an investment in a tool that can assist with...

InSight Mobile Data Integrates with Air-Weigh
For Immediate Release Eugene, Oregon, USA – May 3rd, 2019 Air-Weigh On-Board Scales and InSight Mobile Data announce seamless integration option Eugene, OR - Air-Weigh, the global leader in electronic on-board scales, is teaming up with InSight Mobile Data to...

Weight Technology Plays a Key Role in Optimizing Commercial Transportation
Martin Ambros, CEO of Air-Weigh On-Board Scales, walks us through how technology is moving forward in the world of transportation, and the advances are not limited to self-driving vehicles; the shipping and freighting side of the industry is seeing its own...

Air-Weigh is Exhibiting at WWETT Show 2019
Join Air-Weigh at the WWETT Show – Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transportation. Air-Weigh has made arrangements for you to purchase registration packages at deeply discounted prices – up to 73% off. View the latest products and technology, see...

Air-Weigh Integrates with Geotab Fleet Management Solutions
Air-Weigh is pleased to announce a new integration partnership with Geotab, Inc., a leading provider of fleet management solutions to freight carriers of all sizes. Air-Weigh’s LoadMaxx scales can now be purchased in the Geotab Marketplace, and LoadMaxx data can be...

LoadMaxx scales maximize Tree Product’s profit
Tree Products Hardwoods has been delivering quality lumber, plywood, and mouldings to markets throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1978. After partnering with another regional wood supplier in 2014, which expanded their inventory and market area, the company...

A scale in your hand – The LoadMaxx app
We’re firm believers in working smarter, not harder. That’s why creating an app for our scales was a natural next step for making vehicle weights easily accessible to drivers, loaders, and back office managers. The LoadMaxx app is a scale in the palm of your hand. It...

BinMaxx front loader scale now powered by the Cloud
BinMaxx Cloud is here. BinMaxx Cloud is an intuitive, economical solution for commercial waste haulers to revolutionize the way they look at customer retention and acquisition. With no monthly fees, and no data storage fees, BinMaxx Cloud is the lowest cost solution...

Why Weight Matters
The many reasons why commercial vehicle weight matters aren’t always so apparent. There are the obvious reasons like avoiding overweight fines and penalties, but that is just one of the many examples that fall under a much larger umbrella labeled “waste”. The weight...

The Cost of Overweight Fines by State
Last year, the Rhode Island State Police issued a $57,000 fine against Bay Crane Northeast for carrying seven times the maximum load on a flatbed truck. Rhode Island has one of the highest fines for overweight tickets in the nation. A truck company can be fined...

What is the ROI with an on-board scale?
Every truck driver knows the perils of being overloaded, but many people don’t realize the lost profits that come with being underloaded. Weight is a constant problem for many fleet operators, no matter what industry you’re in. When you’re talking about tons of...

Why refuse scales are gaining in popularity
Waste management is a growing industry. Each day, the world produces about 3.5 million tons of refuse, so this growth trend will continue. For some time, there has been an ongoing industry debate about the effectiveness of on-board refuse scales. The tide seems to be...

Air-Weigh attends Geotab Connect 2018 Conference
Bob Zirlin, Director of Business Development talks about why weight matters at Geotab Connect 2018. Air-Weigh attended the Geotab Connect 2018 conference.

Company Saves $260,000 First Year
Commercial waste collection is a no-nonsense business. The hours are long, the competition is fierce, and operating overhead can quickly eat up a company’s profits. Under these relentless market conditions, Leck Waste Services, a regional refuse company from Ivyland,...

How is Air-Weigh different from an air gauge?
Some customers confuse electronic, on-board scales with mechanical air gauges, but that is really like comparing apples and oranges. Air-Weigh scales for air suspensions are accurate to within 1 percent of a DOT-certified scale, and, with practice, drivers get closer...

Increasing gas prices costing drivers even more at the scale
The price of gas has recently surged to its highest level in three years. While anyone filling a tank may notice this hike, the trucking industry in particular is sure to find a sizeable bill uptick. An increase of 20 cents in truck stop fuel prices leads to an extra...

Weight watch – 40% caught in surprise inspection
This week's featured article covers a story written about a surprise inspection that occurred recently in the state of Nebraska. A good reminder that inspections can happen at anytime. Keep reading the whole story here, click for article

Weight watch – Nebraska troopers put 40% of trucks out of service during surprise inspection
This week's featured article covers a story written about a surprise inspection that occurred recently in the state of Nebraska. A good reminder that inspections can happen at anytime. Keep reading the whole story here, click for article

How the LoadMaxx Trailer Scale can benefit your Spring Ride Trailer
Previously only available for air ride trailers, the popular LoadMaxx trailer scale is now being offered for trailers with spring suspensions. This on-board trailer scale records trailer weights that can be viewed on a rugged touch screen trailer display, or can be...

How LoadMaxx can benefit your Mechanical Suspension Trailer
Previously only available for air ride trailers, the popular LoadMaxx trailer scale is now being offered for trailers with spring suspensions. This on-board trailer scale records trailer weights that can be viewed on a rugged touch screen trailer display, or can be...

Why you should use an on-board scale for your Flatbed trailer
The design of a flatbed trailer makes it ideal for carrying large, heavy construction items such as machinery components, pipe and lumber. Current improvements in the economy are correlated with an increased demand for these goods as more people are building houses...

New LoadMaxx for Spring Ride featured at DSU Truck Expo
Join Air-Weigh at the DSU Truck Expo and Vendor Fair Air-Weigh will be joining thousands of manufacturers at this year’s DSU Truck Expo. This year, you have an opportunity to see our LoadMaxx tractor/trailer scale as well as witness a demonstration of a new on board...

Air-Weigh brings refuse truck scales with cloud technology to Waste Expo 50
See Us at Waste Expo for Truck Scales and New Products Stop by our booth #1328 at Waste Expo to see the future of refuse truck scales using the latest and greatest technology. With the BinMaxx front-end loader scale, you know the content weight of each container you...

Unlock lost profit with BinMaxx
According to EREF, tipping fees increased nationwide at an average 6.5% in 2017. http://bit.ly/2BzzE0e Regions that are seeing the most dramatic increases are looking for ways to better manage their waste operations. Running an efficient operation could mean the...

TMC 2018 show report – Smart Trailers take center stage
The dust has settled, and we’ve now had a week to reflect on our time at TMC 2018. The sold out exhibitor floor was buzzing with the latest advances in trucking, as new technologies continue to be realized. Among the expected conversation of autonomous trucks and...

The Unique Partnership Revolutionizing Excavation
Aarcomm is the most recent integration partner we have welcomed to the Air-Weigh family. Their hand-held remote control technology is increasing the efficiency of hydro-excavators, and together, our two companies now offer a one-of-a-kind weight solution. Download the...

3rd Eye’s Hurricane Gateway Provides Seamless Integration with Air-Weigh BinMaxx Scale Systems
Scales capture data autonomously on-route and send to 3rd party route management applications. KATY, Texas, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3rd Eye MobileVision, a pioneer in vehicle safety systems, is teaming up with Air-Weigh, a leader in electronic, on-board weighing...

3 Reasons Why Underloading Costs You Money
Weight – it’s a significant issue facing trucking companies and owner/operators today. You need to ensure that you're neither overloaded, nor underloaded, as both end up costing you money. We discussed some of these issues in a previous blog post, particularly...

Lightweighting – Maximize your ROI
In trucking, it’s all about the payload. More freight hauled for a given level of resources means more profit, but a few recent industry trends have worked against this. Fleets are falling subject to increased weight regulation and enforcement, while their trucks are...

The potential costs of over and underloading
Depending on how long you’ve been a truck driver, you’ve likely come upon a situation where you were overloaded at least once. It’s actually quite easy for some vehicles to become overweight without the driver, fleet manager, or anyone else noticing. Warehouse...

LoadMaxx spring ride showcased at 2017 NACV
Air-Weigh was fortunate to be among this year's exhibitors at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta. NACV was THE place to see revolutionary designs and technological advances shaping the future of trucking. Among the many exciting...

Work truck scales – a “green light” for drivers to get on the road safely and legally
Allow your drivers to load their work trucks to a safe and legal weight every day before leaving for the work site. Overweight municipal work trucks operating throughout cities pose a great risk. These vehicles require a greater stopping distance, are more likely to...

Air-Weigh scales decrease out-of-route miles and increase efficiency, but do they reduce your carbon footprint?
We are used to talking about on-board scales and their positive effect on your bottom line. Air-Weigh scales increase your company’s profitability and efficiency, but have you thought of them decreasing your carbon footprint? When purchasing Air-Weigh scales, your ROI...

Virtual weight enforcement is the future – Air-Weigh scales are the solution!
July 11th, 2017 It’s estimated that 30 billion tons of freight could be moved by commercial vehicles by the year 2035. That’s an estimated 100 percent more freight than what was moved in 2004. So how are the States planning to keep up with weight and safety...

Aarcomm’s advanced remote control technologies now offering Air-Weigh
June 13th, 2017 Considered one of the preferred methods for digging, hydro excavation has significantly lessened the risks and increased efficiency for a variety of excavation applications. This popular digging method is making it easier to access underground...

Waste Expo 2017 Exciting announcements and future releases!
May 15th, 2017 Waste Expo 2017 was filled with exciting news and inspiring direction. Air-Weigh was thrilled to be among influential players in an industry that is adopting sustainable practices and technological advances. While at the show, it was announced that...

LoadMaxx now available on the Geotab Marketplace
May 9th, 2017 It was announced that LoadMaxx is now available through the Geotab Marketplace! To learn more, click here for the Geotab press release. To find Air-Weigh on the Geotab Marketplace, click here. – The Air-Weigh Team Direct Sales: 888.459.3444 Email:...