For truck operators and fleet managers, having a reliable On-Board Mass (OBM) system is essential, especially when it comes to avoiding overweight fees, out-of-route mileage and delays at weigh bridges.
Some OBM systems often rely on Bluetooth pairing between each individual scale on a combination which can be time consuming and require constant driver input.
This manual input can often increase the risk of errors such as pairing the wrong trailer or pairing them in the wrong order, wasting valuable time and delaying deliveries. Recognising this, E-Max offers a refreshing alternative with its intelligent state-of-the-art OBM system, Air-Weigh.
Air-Weigh automatically assigns the correct truck-trailer configuration, ensuring compliance and allowing fleet operators to experience the benefits of a smart OBM system with little to no driver interaction.
Image: E-Max.E-Max prides itself on the simplicity of Air-Weigh which features dual-point calibration and several unique proprietary technologies that enable customers to accurately read their specific axle weights at loading sites.
E-Max Head of Sales and Operations, Ben Harris, emphasises the quality and precision of the Air-Weigh system as key factors in providing an effective product.
“The system is designed and manufactured in the United States, and it is ISO 9001:2015 certified,” he says. “This ensures that Air-Weigh enables operators to accurately measure their load, eliminating any guesswork. This precision helps reduce overweight fines and maximise each trip’s efficiency while also ensuring compliance.”
Instead of requiring manual input, the Air-Weigh solution utilises the existing seven-pin electrical Suzi coils to transmit data and auto-assign trailers. This eliminates the need for pairing, extra cables and manual configurations, and according to Ben, helps streamline processes for smoother operations.
“For those seeking a smarter alternative to cumbersome Bluetooth systems that require too much driver interaction, this feature is key,” he says.
To help minimise downtime, the system also features plug-and-play functionality which supports ‘hot swapping’ of trucks and trailers.
“The plug-and-play feature showcases the system’s true simplicity in action, enabling seamless transitions and efficient fleet management,” Ben says. “As equipment becomes more expensive, operating costs rise and drivers become fewer, the minutes wasted on manually connecting trailers and ensuring correct loads can significantly cut into the fleet’s bottom line.”
Supporting customers nationwide, E-Max also offers comprehensive aftersales support with a skilled team capable of training and educating fleets on implementing the Air-Weigh product.
Whether a fleet consists of five combinations or an operation with 500-plus, E-Max ensures effective and efficient integration.
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