Issued By
Certified Scale Operator
Received By
Shipper/Receiver
Retention
7 years for commercial transactions
When It's Required
- Freight pricing
- Bulk material sales
- Load verification
Legal Significance
Must be from a certified scale for legal/commercial transactions. Required for freight claims involving weight discrepancies.
What Goes On It
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Number | Unique scale ticket identifier | Yes |
| Date/Time | When weighing occurred | Yes |
| Scale Location | Address of weighing facility | Yes |
| Vehicle ID | Truck/trailer identification | Yes |
| Gross Weight | Weight of loaded vehicle | Yes |
| Tare Weight | Weight of empty vehicle | Yes |
| Net Weight | Weight of cargo (Gross - Tare)Example: 42,500 lbs | Yes |
| Commodity | Description of cargo weighed | Yes |
| Scale Operator | Name/signature of operator | Yes |
| Certification | Scale certification number | Yes |