Reweigh

Federal interstate moving regulations entitle customers to request a reweigh if they believe the original weight ticket is inaccurate. The carrier must reweigh the truck at a certified scale and recalculate the final price based on the new weight. The reweigh is paid by the carrier if the new weight is at least 100 lbs less than the original; paid by the customer if within 100 lbs or higher. Customers should request reweigh when the difference between estimated and actual weight on the bill of lading is more than 10%.

Reweigh protects customers from carrier weight manipulation — adding fuel weight, water weight, or partial loading from another shipment to inflate the bill. Reweigh is a federal right but rarely exercised because customers don't know to ask. For interstate moves where estimate and delivery weight differ significantly, request reweigh in writing before unloading begins.

Muscleman Elite weighs every truck at origin with the customer's option to witness the weigh. Our weights are publicly verifiable at certified Texas weigh stations. We have never had a reweigh dispute — our scale tickets match our final billing in every case.

When should I request a reweigh?

If the difference between estimated weight and delivery weight exceeds 10%, or you believe the carrier manipulated the weight. Request reweigh in writing before unloading begins.

Who pays for the reweigh?

If the reweigh comes in at least 100 lbs less than the original, the carrier pays. If within 100 lbs or higher, the customer pays the fee (typically $50-150).