Everything you need to know about non-contact truck scale operations from Scaleit.
As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to make your business more flexible. Perhaps you want to expand your hours, or you want to maintain productivity in the midst of a hiring shortage.
Good news: If you operate a business that uses a truck scale, you can do all of this and more.
Did you know Scaleit offers an unmanned driver terminal that integrates automatically with our truck scale software?
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal enables drivers to weigh their own loads and print their own tickets independently. This non-contact option is fast and easy to use, allowing for efficient truck scale operations at any time of day.
About the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is like an ATM for truck scales and truck scale software. It’s user-friendly and allows drivers to handle transactions on their own. The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is durable, secure, and easy to set up and use.
Easy to set up
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is very easy to set up. You’ll need to install a sturdy pole next to your scale. You can then mount the terminal to that pole at driver height, so drivers can see and reach it from the cab. The connection process is easy, too. There are only two cables: A network cable and a power cable. Once both have been hooked up, Scaleit can take over and set up the rest for you.
Once the system is live, the setup continues to be user-friendly and intuitive. You can easily configure the terminal’s interface and what data you want to collect to suit your operations.
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Easy to use
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is extremely easy for both business owners and truck drivers to use. The terminal uses a user-friendly touchscreen, so there’s no confusion about how to interact with it.
Weatherproof and tamper-proof
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is designed and built for outdoor use in virtually any climate. The terminal is totally weather-proof and won’t lose function in rain, snow, or sleet. The design and materials are also resistant to tampering, so you don’t have to worry about vandalism, defacement, or theft.
Secure
You have total control over who can access your Scaleit unmanned driver terminal. The terminal has two modes: A driver mode, for everyday users, and a password-protected admin mode, for behind-the-scenes access. It’s impossible to access secure data without a password, so you don’t have to worry about a breach.
How the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal works
We designed the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal to be as easy and intuitive to use as possible. Here’s how it works for the driver:
- The driver pulls the truck onto the scale. The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is conveniently mounted at cab height, so (s)he can access it without getting out of the truck.
- The driver will scan an RFID tag that has been issued to them by your business. You can preload as much information onto each tag as you want, such as the driver’s and customer’s names.
- The driver answers a series of questions on the terminal’s touchscreen. You can configure this interface based on what data you’d like to collect. Common questions include:
- Who is the customer?
- What job/job number is this?
- What materials are you hauling?
- The driver is prompted to confirm his/her weight. The truck is weighed in real time, and the number shown on screen at this stage is from the scale itself.
- The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal prints the driver’s ticket. Tickets are very customizable and can be configured to show the exact information you want. Plus, the system logs all that data automatically, so you can pull up the ticket later if needed.
- The driver takes the ticket and drives off the scale.
- Thanks to the terminal’s automatic integration with Scaleit truck scale software, every detail of the transaction and the ticket is recorded digitually.
The benefits of using the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal
One of the greatest advantages of the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is flexibility. Using the Scaleit unmanned driver terminal, drivers can handle every element of their transaction independently. They don’t need a staff member to oversee the transaction or be involved at all.
As a result, you can:
- Run your scale after hours, even if you don’t have someone scheduled. This means you can process more transactions and do more business without having to hire or schedule extra workers. It also means you can do business with more customers and drivers, because you can accommodate unusual schedules.
- Maintain operations with fewer staff members. Even during a hiring shortage, you don’t have to cut back on how many transactions you can handle. Plus, you can consider offering more flexible scheduling, which can be a great recruitment and retention strategy.
The Scaleit unmanned driver terminal is available with or without an intercom system. Virtually every element of the terminal’s interface and system can be customized to suit your business. Plus, the terminal integrates automatically with Scaleit truck scale software. There’s no need to add another step to your business process. With Scaleit, every step is seamless.
To learn more about Scaleit’s unmanned driver terminal, talk to a member of our team >