The Scale Anxiety
Every truck driver knows the knot in their stomach when approaching a weigh station. Did the loader balance the pallets correctly? Are your Drives over the 34,000 lb limit? If you are relying on a paper ticket from the shipper or mental math, you are driving blind. A $500 overweight ticket eats your profit for the day. You need to know your exact axle distribution before the DOT officer does. You shouldn't be "hoping it's legal"; you should be verifying your compliance.
This template is a digital технічний calculator for the professional hauler. It transforms the raw numbers from a platform scale into a precise legal profile of your rig.
The Axle Math
The strength of this system is its automated subtraction logic. Platform scales often give you cumulative weights, not individual axle loads. By entering your Axel 1 (Steer), Axel 2 (Steer + Drive), and Axel 3 (Gross), the template instantly calculates the isolated weight for your Drives and Trailer. This immediate feedback allows you to slide your tandems or fifth wheel while you are still at the scale, ensuring you leave legal.
Net Weight Verification
The ultimate value of this system is the payload check. By subtracting your known Empty Weight (Tare) from the Gross, the system calculates your Net payload. This is your proof of performance. If the shipper claims they loaded 44,000 lbs but your scale ticket shows 46,000 lbs, you have the data to demand a rework or an adjusted rate. You move from "taking their word for it" to managing a verified load, ensuring that every mile you drive is safe, legal, and paid for.