METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETERMINE NEED FOR DIMENSIONAL WEIGHING

摘要

A system and method for assisting a party (e.g., a freight carrier) in determining whether dimensional weight or actual weight should be used for shipping particular freight. A DIM comparator may be associated with a forklift, along with a weighing device. The DIM comparator may have allow for the input and display of information, and may include a processing unit for processing data. The DIM comparator may allow an operator to input various data through selectable menus and tables. The DIM comparator determines a theoretical dimensional weight of the freight and compares it to the actual weight as measured by the weighing device associated with the forklift. This comparison may be displayed to an operator and a prompt is provided if a dimensional weight should be determined.