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Instructions to Complete 

Vehicle Scale Test Report 

Form P&SP–4400 

The scale inspector or person testing the scale must complete form P&SP-4400 to document the scale tests required 

by the Packers and Stockyards Program. 

Mail the completed form to the regional office of the Packers and Stockyards Program as listed below. The states 

covered by each regional office are listed below the regional office’s address. 

Regional Offices of the Packers and Stockyards Program 

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

Eastern Regional Office 

Suite 230 

75 Spring Street 

Atlanta, GA 30303-3308 

Telephone: (404) 562-5840 

FAX: (404) 562-5848 

e-mail: 

PSPAtlantaGA.GIPSA@usda.gov

Western Regional Office 

3950 Lewiston St., Suite 200 

Aurora, CO 80011-1556 

Telephone: (303) 375-4240 

FAX: (303) 371-4609 

e-mail: 

PSPDenverCO.GIPSA@usda.gov

Midwestern Regional Office 

Room 317 

210 Walnut Street 

Des Moines, IA 50309-2110 

Telephone: (515) 323-2579 

FAX: (515) 323-2590 

e-mail: 

PSPDesMoinesIA.GIPSA@usda.gov

States Covered States Covered States Covered 

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, 

MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, 

NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV

AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, MT, 

NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, 

WY

IA, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, MO, MN, 

ND, NE, SD, WI

For more information, see Instructions for Testing Livestock and Animal Scales available from a regional office or 

via our web site at http://www.usda.gov/gipsa/pubs/live.pdf. 

If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the appropriate regional office of the Packers and 

Stockyards Program listed above. 

Line No. Subject Instruction 

1 Page Number The page number is normally 1 of 1. If additional space is needed or when 

testing multiple indicator/platform installations, number pages identifying 

the current page number and the total number of pages. For example, page 

2 of 3. 

2 Date Enter date scale test conducted. 

3 Scale Owner Enter name of firm. 

4 Scale Location Enter full address of scale being tested, including street address, city, 

county, and state. 

5 Processor or Dealer 

Name and Address 

Enter name and address of poultry processor or dealer using scale. 

6 Test Agency Enter name and address of firm conducting the test. 

7 Make of Scale Enter manufacturer of indicator. 

8 Scale Capacity Enter how much scale is capable of weighing. 

9 Kind of Indicator Enter digital, dial, or beam to indicate the kind of indicator on the scale. 

10 Serial Number Enter serial number of indicator being tested. 

11 Minimum Division Enter minimum graduation. For example, 10 lbs, or 20 lbs. 

12 Balance Indicator If applicable, enter the make or manufacturer of the balance indicator. 

13 Platform Size Enter length and width of platform, in feet. 

14 Balance Enter the balance condition of indicator on inspector’s arrival, in pounds. 

15 Type of Levers Enter mechanical, electro-mechanical, or load cell.

16 Pit Depth If indicator is below ground, enter depth of pit in feet. 

17 Last Date Tested Enter the date of the last vehicle scale test. 

18 Year Installed Enter the year the indicator was installed at the current location. 

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Line No. Subject Instruction 

19 Test Position Enter the section of the scale (left to right looking from the scale indicator) 

used for the test. 

20 Test Weights Enter the weight of test in pounds. 

21 Scale Indication Enter the indicated weight amount in pounds. 

22 Error Enter the difference of test weights and scale indication in pounds. 

23 Empty Truck Weight Enter the indicated weight of empty truck in pounds. 

24 Test Weights Enter the amount of test weights added in pounds. 

25 Scale Indication Enter the scale indication, truck plus weights in pounds. 

26 Error on Test Weights Enter the error on test weights added in pounds. 

27 Accuracy For any errors listed above, check the appropriate box to indicate if they 

are or are not within the accuracy requirements prescribed by the Packers 

and Stockyards Program. 

28 Repairs, Adjustments, 

or Changes 

To be completed by the State or scale company that conducted the test. 

Enter any repairs, adjustments, or changes made during the scale test. 

29 Recommendations for 

Repair or Replacement 

To be completed by the State or scale company that conducted the test. 

Enter your recommendations for repair, replacement, or other action for 

the scale. 

30 Receipt Signature If available, have the scale owner or officer sign the form; their signature 

is not required. 

31 Inspector Signature The official that conducted the test must sign the form. 

Expires 11-30-2017