Customer Overview
Strathavon Farming is a family-run agricultural business that relies on efficient grain and fertiliser transport. With only one driver and an A-double combination, maximising productivity while ensuring compliance was crucial. To achieve this, they reached out to Airtec for a tailored solution.
Challenges
Strathavon Farming needed a way to optimise load capacity while staying within compliance limits. Their existing setup required an upgrade to improve accuracy, efficiency, and connectivity across their transport combination. The key challenges included:
- Ensuring accurate weight measurements to maximise each load.
- Upgrading trailer scales to work seamlessly with the truck.
- Maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Solution
Airtec provided a comprehensive solution that enhanced the farm’s transport efficiency. See following products and services implemented:
AXS Truck Scale
Installed the AXS truck scale on the Prime Mover. Fitting on-site for real-time weight monitoring.
Bluetooth Mesh Upgrade
Performed on the existing AXL Trailer Scales to ensure seamless compatibility across the combination
Certification
Issued a TCA certificate of conformance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (PBS).
Results & Impact
Improved connectivity
Upgraded Bluetooth Mesh for seamless data transfer and monitoring
Maximise load efficiency
Ensured the A-double combination reached full load capacity without exceeding limits
Guaranteed Compliance
Provided confidence in meeting legal transport
Conclusion
With Airtec’s expertise, Strathavon Farming has successfully optimised their transport operations, allowing them to transport grain and fertiliser more efficiently, maximise their loads, and remain fully compliant. This case highlights Airtec’s commitment to helping businesses achieve efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in their transport operations.
For more information on how Airtec solutions can improve your transport efficiency, visit us at www.airteccorporation.com.