Richard S. wrote:snuffy wrote:The weight protocol brings up an interesting issue - why are each and every ticket rounded to the nearest 100th lb
To save time and bookwork for everyone where I was getting my coal they would allow you X amount over. With the delivery truck just from experience you could easily get it close to the mark you wanted but you'd try and err on the side of more. Every time I left the breaker I was over by at least 100 pounds on a 5 ton load. The only time I'd have to mess around getting reweighed was if I was light. If I was over 2 or 3 hundred it was still marked at 5 ton. As long as you're dealing with reputable and honest people I wouldn't be concerned about the rounding as its going to be in your favor.
FYI if you're picking it up yourself they are required to have the scale weight visible to you. You can check it yourself which way they are rounding.Scales are certified in PA, but what is the allowance?
I believe its a percentage, in any event first person that will know the scale is off is the delivery guys. They know exactly what X amount of coal looks like on their truck.
The breakers I go to put EXACT weights on the slip, if your getting 2 ton and the coal is over on the truck every breaker I go to will show that i am either forced dump some off or charge the customer. I always ask the customer do you want exactly 2 ton or is it ok to be under or over a little. thats how I make my determination.
