How much does it cost to weigh at a cat scale?
There are currently no additional charges from CAT Scale for using Weigh My Truck. Pricing for U.S. Locations is $12.50 for a first weigh and $3.00 for a reweigh.
Can I weigh my car at a cat scale?
Please note: Our scales can give you axle weights and a total gross weight, however, they cannot weigh each corner of the vehicle. We cannot provide individual wheel weights and, to prevent damage to your vehicle as well as our scales, do not allow that type of weighing.
How can I find out the weight of my truck?
A truck scale (US), weighbridge (non-US) or railroad scale is a large set of scales, usually mounted permanently on a concrete foundation, that is used to weigh entire rail or road vehicles and their contents. By weighing the vehicle both empty and when loaded, the load carried by the vehicle can be calculated.
Why do trucks have to get weighed?
Truck weigh stations are important because weighing trucks prevents overweight trucks from going onto highways that cannot handle the heavy load. Trucks that weigh over the regulated weight limit can cause irreparable damage to roads and bridges. Many states collect taxes on transported goods based on weight.
Where can I find the weight of my truck?
Lift your hood and locate the plate affixed to your engine. Some manufacturers will stamp the weight of your vehicle on the engine plate. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual if you cannot locate the weight on either plate. The owner’s manual will specify the weight of your vehicle along with the GVWR.
How do I make my truck weigh?
Weigh My Truck is available for smartphones through Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- Register with Weigh My Truck. Begin setting up an account on this site.
- Download the App.
- Drive onto a CAT Scale.
- Confirm your truck identification.
- Watch your mobile device.