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Maximizing Winter Operations with A Salt Management System from MOBA

As winter approaches, efficient sand & salt application on icy roads becomes essential for municipalities, contractors, and other road safety professionals.

As winter approaches, efficient sand & salt application on icy roads becomes essential for municipalities, contractors, and other road safety professionals. The Sand & Salt Management System from Moba is a comprehensive solution that uses various technologies to provide a holistic view of winter operations before, during and after a storm event.

MOBA offers an unparalleled solution for winter operations. Combined with their truck telematics package and Sand & Salt Management Reporting, MOBA provides automatic truck recognition, fleet tracking & optimization and enhances how municipalities report on their salt usage during a storm event and across the entire season. Known for its precision, reliability, and advanced data management capabilities, the HLC-4000 transforms winter fleet operations by increasing efficiency, solving material inventory issues, and above all, increasing safety within your community.

1. Precise Load Management for Winter Fleet Optimization

The HLC-4000’s advanced onboard weighing system optimizes load management, making it ideal for winter fleet optimization. This system ensures that each truck is precisely loaded to its rated capacity ensuring safe driving conditions by preventing overloading. With accurate weighing data, operators can maximize each truck’s effectiveness, resulting in maximum material coverage and extended equipment life. Municipalities can also confidently meet road weight regulations, reducing wear and tear on vehicles and road surfaces.

2. Optimized Material Application for Municipal Fleets

The HLC-4000 is key in tracking weight data when loading spreaders, making it an essential component of Sand and Salt Management solutions. MOBA’s industry-leading truck recognition system, the first of its kind across the industry, not only assists operators by reducing their need to interact with the scale, but ensures the highest level of data integrity for the front office. The HLC 4000-wheel loader scale and truck telematics also enable fleet managers to track and log salt usage, analyze application patterns, identify efficiencies and track returned material. This technology allows municipalities to optimize material spreading, reduce costs, and improve winter road safety.

3. Data-Driven Decision Making with Real-Time Fleet Insights

The HLC-4000 offers powerful insights with real-time data capabilities for municipalities seeking fleet optimization. Managers can gain a complete view of fleet operations, making quick, informed decisions based on current needs and conditions. The HLC-4000’s cloud integration further supports fleet management solutions by providing historical data that reveals performance metrics over time. Municipalities can leverage these insights to guide future winter maintenance planning, ensuring more responsive, cost-effective road safety measures year after year.

4. Enhanced Safety and Operator Confidence in Winter Operations

The HLC-4000’s user-friendly interface supports safe, efficient load management for sand and salt applications. Its advanced screen delivers clear visuals and feedback, helping operators monitor and control each truck load. This precise control over load distribution reduces unnecessary vehicle wear and tear and increases operator confidence in winter road maintenance tasks. For municipalities, this means an optimized fleet equipped to meet the demands of winter operations safely and effectively.

In Conclusion

The HLC-4000 system from MOBA offers an unmatched solution for winter salt spreading applications and municipal fleet optimization. By providing precision weighing for winter fleets, optimizing load management, and enabling data-driven fleet decisions, the HLC-4000 has become a must-have tool for municipalities focused on effective winter road who are trying to overcome the hurdles of connecting the physical world with the digital world. Investing in this technology allows organizations to reduce operational costs, support environmentally responsible applications, and improve winter road safety for everyone on the road.


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