Five Ways to Cheat a Truck Scale

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You may often hear the phrase “your scale is the cash register of your operation” and while we focus on ensuring your scales are accurate and supplying correct information, there are several ways  to cheat the system, or “put a thumb on the scale” so to speak.  Mettler Toledo has compiled a list of the top five ways to cheat a truck scale, so you can make sure your customers or suppliers are receiving or supplying the correct amount of product material, each time they drive across your scale.

Learn how an automated truck scale system from Cross prevented fraud for KapStone and contact a Cross team member to discuss secure unattended truck scale options for your operation!

Are you interested in learning more about how Cross Company can help? Fill out our contact form with some details of your application and we’ll have a specialist get in touch! Also, learn more about Mettler Toledo products and solutions available from Cross Company.

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