Military Weight Tickets

Weight tickets can make or break your military PPM

When you choose a Military Personally Procured Move (PPM), you’ll have to pay for things upfront and get reimbursed by the government. Part of that process is submitting certified weight tickets. Skipping this key step can be the difference between getting paid back and covering the cost of the move yourself.

Let’s review what it takes to get a weight ticket for a PPM and how much easier it can be with a DIY moving solution like U-Pack®.

Certified weight tickets explained

A certified weight ticket is an official document containing a vehicle's weight. It must come from a certified scale or weigh station. 

During a PPM, the government requires empty and full weight tickets to calculate your reimbursement accurately. 

The tickets are only valid if they include the following information:  

• Date
• The name and location of the scale
• Vehicle identification (may include make/model/license depending on the scale)
• Weighmaster’s signature
• Weight
• Your name and any required information based on the branch (rank, SSN, etc.) 

How to get weight tickets for a military move

If you’re moving with U-Pack, getting weight tickets for your military move is no big deal. Request the tickets during your reservation, and we’ll get them. It’s that easy! We charge $150 for the additional service, but we also offer a military discount code DITY10 to save $100 off the cost of the move.

If you’re driving a rental truck, the weight ticket process is more complicated since you’ll have to handle it yourself. Each weigh station sets its own prices, but tickets typically cost around $10 each. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

1. Locate a certified weigh station

If you need help finding the closest stations, talk to the Transportation Office (TO). You can also use a CAT Scale® locater to find the nearest certified location. 

2. Weigh the empty truck

This can be done before loading or after unloading, if the TO does not specify when it must be done.

3. Return to the station to weigh the loaded truck

Weigh the truck while it is filled with your household goods (HHG). Check with the TO about item restrictions, such as RVs or motorcycles. Drivers, passengers and any unauthorized items should not be weighed.

If you’re making multiple trips with a rental truck, you’ll need ticket sets for each trip.

When to submit weight tickets to the TO

After the move, you’ll submit the original weight tickets to the TO along with the rest of your PPM paperwork for reimbursement.

What happens if I forget to get tickets or lose them?

Contact your TO as soon as possible for instructions. You might have to reload everything to weigh it for your reimbursement.

Getting weight tickets is easy with U-Pack

For a seamless PPM, U-Pack is the way to go. We’ve been in business since 1997 and handle long-distance moves nationwide.

We’ll take care of your certified weight tickets — just ask during the reservation. U-Pack offers military discounts and financing options to help while you wait on reimbursement.

Call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 for your free, no-obligation quote or request one online. If you have questions about U-Pack services or getting weigh tickets, let us know in the comments. 

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