# Automated Truck Weighing Stations

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> An Automated Truck Weighing Station is a sensor-equipped installation that records the gross vehicle weight and individual axle loads of heavy goods vehicles either statically, with the vehicle at rest, or dynamically while in motion – the latter known as a Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) system.

An Automated Truck Weighing Station is a sensor-equipped installation that records the gross vehicle weight and individual axle loads of heavy goods vehicles either statically, with the vehicle at rest, or dynamically while in motion – the latter known as a Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) system. Measurements are logged automatically, enabling shippers and carriers to detect overloading before a vehicle leaves the premises. Such stations are installed at goods-out areas, plant gates, and distribution centers to ensure compliance with statutory weight limits and to avoid fines or liability exposure. Unlike roadside enforcement checks carried out by transport authorities, in-house weighing systems serve primarily as self-monitoring tools and generate weight documentation for transport documents such as the CMR consignment note.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weigh_in_motion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weigh_in_motion)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Automated Truck Weighing Stations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weigh_in_motion |

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