Weight Ticket
Definition
A certified scale receipt showing the weight of the moving truck before and after loading. The difference is your shipment weight, which determines the cost of weight-based moves. Essential for military PPM reimbursement.
Weight tickets are the basis for pricing non-binding estimates and verifying the actual cost of your move. Two tickets are taken: the tare weight (empty truck) and the gross weight (loaded truck). The difference is your net shipment weight.
The weighing process: the driver takes the truck to a certified public scale (CAT scale, truck stop scale, etc.) before or after your pickup. The truck is weighed empty, then weighed again after loading. Both tickets must be certified and available for your review.
Your rights: you can request to be present at the weigh-in, request a reweigh if you believe the weight is inaccurate (you may be charged for the reweigh if the weight is confirmed), and review the weight tickets before paying.
For military PPM moves: weight tickets are required for reimbursement. You must obtain weight tickets before and after loading at a certified scale. The Transportation Management Office will not process your claim without valid weight documentation.
Tip: if your final bill seems too high, ask to see the weight tickets. Verify the tare weight is reasonable (empty 53-foot truck typically weighs 25,000-30,000 lbs). Request a reweigh if the numbers seem off.