Weight Ticket

Two weighings produce the move's weight: tare (empty truck) and gross (loaded truck). The difference is your shipment's weight. Each weight ticket is signed by the weighmaster at a certified scale and must list six required items per federal regulation: the scale name and location, the date of each weighing, the type of weight (tare/gross/net), the vehicle ID, the shipper's last name as it appears on the Bill of Lading, and the BOL or shipment registration number. For interstate non-binding moves, the mover must obtain weight tickets and present them with the invoice.

For non-binding interstate moves, the weight ticket is the basis for your final charge — every pound of "actual weight" multiplied by the tariff rate. Under-disclosed inventory typically shows up as a heavier-than-quoted shipment with a correspondingly higher bill. You have the right to observe each weighing and to request a reweigh at no charge if you believe the weight is inaccurate. For military PPM moves, certified weight tickets are required to claim reimbursement against the government rate — without them, the service member cannot recover the reimbursement.

On non-binding interstate moves and on every PPM move, we drive to a CAT scale (Pilot or Loves typically) before loading and again after loading. The certified ticket is filed with the move documentation and a copy goes to the customer. PPM customers get the empty + loaded tickets in the format finance requires for reimbursement submission.

Do I get weight tickets on a local move?

Local moves are billed hourly, not by weight, so weight tickets are not required. Weight tickets apply to non-binding interstate (long-distance) moves and to military PPM moves where weight is the basis for charges or reimbursement.

Can I observe my truck being weighed?

Yes — federal regulation gives you the right to observe each weighing of your shipment. Your mover must inform you of the time and location of each weighing and provide a reasonable opportunity for you to be present. You may waive this right in writing if you do not want to observe.

What if I think the weight on the ticket is wrong?

You have the right to request a reweigh before the shipment is unloaded at destination — at no additional cost. The final charges will be based on the reweigh result even if the new weight is higher than the original.