Overloading goods trucks can have serious consequences for your business – and not only. Discover them and find out the solution to prevent this problem.
Yes, weight is also important in the transportation of goods.
Because it has an impact on the trucks and, possibly, even on businesses that are dedicated to this sector or have vehicles to do this logistics service.
And it’s the weighing that helps avoid the overload in trucks and the problems that may arise from this.
After all, what consequences does the overload bring?
The overload occurs when the truck transports a weight higher than recommended.
And that can bring various problems – far beyond the fines:
• Difficult driving
Driving a truck is no easy task. But the overload brings even more difficulties. The extra weight in the vehicle makes changes in direction and all maneuvers slower, which may even cause dangers along the way.
• Increased braking time
It’s a law of physics. The bigger the mass of an object, the longer it will take to stop a movement. Therefore, the overload on a truck will further increase the braking time, which can even lead to road accidents.
• Wear and tear of tyres
The tyres of a truck are subject to a lot of wear due to the weight they carry. And the overload only comes to speed up the question, creating overheating of the tyres. Eventually, this can lead to breakages, which in turn causes delays or other more serious problems.
• Increased fuel consumption
A predictable consequence of overload. The heavier the truck, the more energy it will need to move. And this means an increase on the fuel consumption and, of course, more expenses (dispensable) for your business.
• Invalidation of insurance
The overload of a truck goes against the highway law. And so, in case of accident, it leads to invalidation of insurance. This situation can entail very high costs for a company and can also cause damage to its reputation.
How to prevent the overload?
But the prevention of overload and all these problems has a simple solution: weigh.
To ensure that the trucks are not carrying more than you would expect, use a weighbridge.
You can find the ideal one for your business at Balanças Marques. Visit our website and contact us to learn more about our truck weighing solutions.
