Long distance freight haulage fuels our modern economy. On the road networks spanning nations and continents, this vital link in the logistics chain is driven by the real heavy hitters of the highways - the big heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) that every kid dreams of driving.
Carrying massive loads over such long distances, and doing so safely and efficiently, is no easy feat. VPG Onboard Weighing is here to help. We are Europe’s leading supplier of on-vehicle weighing systems designed for overload protection, payload maximisation and optimised load distribution for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes. With high levels of accuracy and reliability baked in, our systems provide robust safety and compliance protections, especially when it comes to avoiding axle overload, as well as fleet-wide telematics support.
No fleet operator wants to send a truck thousands of miles with space to fill. Underused capacity is not only lost revenue, it also means that goods are not being transported as efficiently as they can be, pushing up costs. But at the same time, trying to push payloads too far risks overload fines and safety threats. For trailer trucks, this is especially relevant in relation to maximum axle weights and load distribution.
VPG Onboard Weighing solutions are designed to help HGV operators get the right balance between overload protection and payload optimisation. Our groundbreaking inclinometer-based systems are versatile enough to measure individual axle weights, net payload weights and GVW simultaneously, providing pinpoint accuracy in real time. We also offer traditional load cell-based products, which are easy to use when swapping trailers.
HGV fleet managers have to navigate a minefield of regulations, ranging from legal load limits to health and safety. With trucks set out for days or weeks at a time covering huge distances, they need systems in place to guarantee compliance and reliable performance from every vehicle and every driver, all of the time.
Our on-vehicle overload protection systems provide drivers and fleet managers alike with all the information they need to ensure vehicles comply with load regulations at all time. The combination of ultra-accurate weighing and clear dashboards and alarms for the operator is backed up by telematics support, giving fleet managers invaluable oversight. Ultimately, keeping vehicles within safe limits not only avoids fines, it also reduces wear and tear and potentially helps to reduce insurance premiums, so has a positive impact on the bottom line, too.
Where a conventional sheer overload protection system is not enough, 5th Wheel and Air onboard weighing delivers additional precision and peace of mind. Designed to fit the 5th wheel of most major makes of articulated air suspension vehicle, this solution delivers highly accurate measurements of ±1.5% GVW or better across the payload.
TruckWeigh®
Featuring VPG Onboard Weighing’s patented inclinometer technology, TruckWeigh provides a fit-and-forget overload protection system for very large vehicles. Lightweight, rugged and equally suitable for OEM incorporation or retrofitting, TruckWeigh delivers individual axle and vehicle gross load monitoring across an unlimited number of axles, to an accuracy of better than ±2.5% (90-100% GVW).
VPG Connect
VPG Connect is a solution designed for the modern work environment, providing a data connection to mobile devices so operators can monitor weight feeds in real time from outside the cab. In addition, it serves as a telematics portal, sending collated data from whatever onboard weighing systems are in use on the vehicle to fleet operators.
