Cleral

What Cleral does

Cleral Inc is a privately held Quebec-based company founded in 1996 that designs, manufactures, and distributes on-board weighing and vehicle control systems for commercial trucks, semi-trailers, articulated mining vehicles, and dump/waste collection fleets. Its core technology is a proprietary no-load-cell sensor architecture that works across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic suspensions without requiring vehicle modifications; sub-1% margin of error is claimed on flagship products. The product portfolio centers on the Kiload K4 in-cab weighing display, the wireless Sentinel PS3 portable system, the patented Box Alert dump body supervision system (covered by Canadian Patent No. 2,992,348 and U.S. Patent No. 10,882,447), the SIM (Suspension Intelligent Manager), the Reflex and Reacxle SPIF-compliant axle-control devices, the Mining Reflex / MineWeigh for articulated mining trucks, a rugged IP69K Large Display Mining readout, and the recently introduced BinLogix front-loading weighing system. Hardware reliability is positioned for harsh environments, with -50 to 80°C operating ranges, EMI shielding, and wireless inter-unit communication.

Cleral generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of these on-board systems and accessories, supplemented by integration-related data services enabled through partnerships with fleet management platforms (GEOTAB, ASTUS, ISAAC INSTRUMENTS, Mirror Vision Technologies, DM&T SERVICES, ATTRIX, Nash-Tec). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model is hybrid: direct sales from the Val-d'Or, Quebec headquarters combined with an extensive distributor/dealer network spanning Canada, the USA, Luxembourg-Belgium-Germany, France, Latin America (Peru), Australia, and South Africa. Customer segments are primarily trucking/transportation and mining, with secondary exposure to waste and recycling and heavy haulage/construction. Regulatory tailwinds — notably Quebec's Decree 408-2019 mandating tipper safety devices and broader SPIF weight-distribution standards — directly drive demand for Box Alert and the SPIF-compliant axle-control product family. The company operates with 1–10 employees and has no public funding, M&A, or leadership-change signals in the source material.

Name

Cleral

Legal name

Cleral Inc

Website

https://www.cleral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cleral Inc is a privately held Quebec-based manufacturer of patented on-board weighing, axle-control, and dump body safety systems for commercial trucks, mining vehicles, and waste fleets, sold globally via direct sales and a network of regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

On-Board Vehicle Weighing Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems & Virtual Weigh Stations (TLAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Onboard weighing systems
• Vehicle axle load monitoring
• Commercial truck safety
• Mining weighing equipment
• Mechatronic suspension control

Headquarters

HQ city

Val-d'or

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. On-board Weighing Systems: Cleral generates revenue from the sale of onboard weighing systems including Kiload K4/K3, Sentinel PS3, and Mining Reflex products. These systems are sold as hardware products with embedded software for weight monitoring and data display.
2. Vehicle Control and Safety Systems: Revenue from safety and control systems including Box Alert dump body supervision, SIM axle control, Reflex semi-trailer control, and Reacxle SPIF devices. These products integrate with vehicle systems for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
3. Accessories and Add-ons: Additional revenue from accessories including exterior LED indicators, printers, Bluetooth connectivity, data communication modules (GPS), and USB memory options for Cleral's core product lines.
4. Integration and Data Services: Products enable data transmission via RS232 and wireless communication to onboard computers. Integration with fleet management partners (GEOTAB, ASTUS, ISAAC INSTRUMENTS) allows data sharing with broader vehicle management ecosystems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleral designs, manufactures, and sells on-board weighing systems and vehicle control devices for commercial trucks, semi-trailers, and mining vehicles. Its portfolio includes wireless in-cab displays (Kiload K4), portable weighing units (Sentinel PS3), dump body safety supervisors (Box Alert), automatic lift-axle controllers (SIM, Reflex, Reacxle SPIF), and mining-specific weighing systems (MineWeigh, Large Display Mining), all communicating wirelessly and integrating with fleet management platforms.

Product overview

Cleral offers a portfolio of onboard weighing and vehicle control systems for commercial trucks, trailers, and mining vehicles. The product line centers on the Kiload K4 (cabin-mounted display), Sentinel PS3 (wireless portable display), and Mining Reflex for weighing applications, complemented by Box Alert for dump body safety supervision, Reflex for semi-trailer axle control, and SIM for automatic lift axle management. Large Display Mining provides outdoor visualization for mining operations. The Reacxle SPIF offers smartphone-programmable axle control. Products communicate wirelessly and can integrate with third-party fleet management systems through listed integration partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kiload K4 Dash-mounted in-cab onboard weighing system with OLED display showing axle and total vehicle weights at greater than 99% accuracy for commercial straight trucks. Includes RS232 data port, optional WiFi for trailer communication, and Bluetooth support via the Cleral LoadFit app.
• Sentinel PS3 Portable wireless onboard weighing system with a 1000+ meter (3200 feet) range and no load cell technology. Displays real-time weight with automatic recognition for unlimited semi-trailer pairing, less than 1% margin of error, and 12 channels for multiple vehicle configurations.
• Box Alert Dump body supervision system that monitors bucket position (raised/lowered), tailgate latch status, and tailgate position, triggering visual and audible alarms during unsafe operation. Features J1939 and J1708 connectivity, configurable for Unloading, Rolling, and Spreading modes, and is compliant with Quebec's Decree 408-2019 on tipper safety devices.
• SIM (Suspension Intelligent Manager) Automatic lift axle control system that continuously measures each axle's weight and regulates pneumatic pressure in air bags via servovalve to optimize load distribution while the vehicle is in motion. Controls up to 3 auxiliary axles, fully meets SPIF standards, and requires no vehicle modifications for installation.
• Reflex Smart semi-trailer control unit that automates trailing axle management and drive axle control by balancing weight on the trailing axle through air spring pressure modulation. Manages air-lift axle raising/lowering based on load conditions and ensures SPIF compliance for load distribution standards.
• Mining Reflex (MineWeigh) Onboard loader scale for articulated mining lorries with stationary or dump body. Only system on the market requiring no vehicle modifications, providing real-time weight with high precision and repeatability to reduce overload risk. Available with optional external display.
• Large Display Mining Large outdoor LED display with 3 digits of 5.5-inch green LED, visible at 200 feet and readable in full sunlight. IP69K sealed with stainless steel housing, operating temperature -50 to 80°C, EMI protected with TPE shielding, designed for surface and underground mining applications.
• Reacxle SPIF Electronic Stability Weight Control (ESWC) device for safe automatic auxiliary axle management on air suspension vehicles. Uses a unique pneumatic control solenoid valve rather than proportional valves for superior reliability, smartphone-programmed via a dedicated app with automatic calibration.
• Axload On-board vehicle weighing product listed on Cleral's website; specific technical details are not described in the available source material.

Quantifiable outcome

• Margin of error less than 1% (0.01 for Sentinel PS3)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GEOTABcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEOTAB is listed as an integration partner on Cleral's Partenaires d'intégration page. GEOTAB provides fleet management and telematics solutions, allowing Cleral's onboard weighing data to integrate with broader vehicle tracking and fleet management systems.
• ASTUScoreTechnology or IntegrationASTUS is listed as an integration partner enabling connectivity between Cleral's weighing systems and ASTUS fleet/transportation management solutions.
• DM&T SERVICEScoreTechnology or IntegrationDM&T SERVICES is listed as an integration partner on Cleral's Partenaires d'intégration page, providing technology integration capabilities.
• ATTRIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationATTRIX is listed as an integration partner enabling technology connectivity between Cleral products and third-party systems.
• Mirror Vision Technologies MVT-360coreTechnology or IntegrationMirror Vision Technologies MVT-360 is listed as an integration partner on Cleral's Partenaires d'intégration page, providing technology integration services.
• Nash-TeccoreTechnology or IntegrationNash-Tec is listed as an integration partner on Cleral's Partenaires d'intégration page (French version), providing technology integration capabilities.
• ISAAC INSTRUMENTScoreTechnology or IntegrationISAAC INSTRUMENTS is listed as an integration partner on the English version of Cleral's Integration Partners page (www.isaac.ca), enabling data integration between Cleral weighing systems and ISAAC's fleet management solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Air-Weigh: Air-Weigh is a U.S.-based manufacturer of on-board weighing systems for commercial trucks, directly competing with Cleral's Kiload and Sentinel product lines in the trucking and fleet management vertical.
• Vishay Precision Group (Onboard Weighing): VPG manufactures on-board scales and load sensors for commercial vehicles and industrial applications, overlapping with Cleral's weighing instrumentation for trucks, trailers, and mining vehicles.
• Loadrite (Trimble): Loadrite, now part of Trimble, produces on-board weighing systems for wheel loaders, excavators, and articulated dump trucks in mining and construction—directly comparable to Cleral's Mining Reflex and Large Display Mining products.
• Walz Scale: Walz Scale offers on-board weighing solutions for mining, agriculture, waste management, and transportation, competing with Cleral across multiple of the same verticals with payload monitoring and overload protection systems.
• Pfreundt: Pfreundt is a German manufacturer of on-board weighing systems for construction, mining, and recycling vehicles, a close functional peer to Cleral's Mining Reflex and Large Display Mining offerings in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: Cardinal Scale is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of industrial and on-board weighing equipment with a much broader product portfolio than Cleral, making it a broader incumbent in the same vehicle and industrial weighing category.
• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is a global leader in precision weighing instruments across industrial, laboratory, and vehicle applications; a much larger incumbent whose vehicle scale offerings overlap with Cleral's industrial measurement focus.
• Geotab: Geotab is a major fleet telematics platform and a Cleral integration partner, representing a broad incumbent whose ecosystem could either amplify Cleral's reach or compete with bundled weighing features.

Regional players

• ISAAC Instruments: ISAAC is a Canadian fleet management and ELD provider that integrates with Cleral's weighing systems; comparable as a regional fleet telematics peer with overlapping trucking customer base in Canada.

Emerging players

• Ravas (Weighing in Motion): Ravas produces mobile weighing solutions for forklifts, pallet trucks, and logistics applications—an emerging player whose on-board weighing focus for material handling adjacencies overlaps with Cleral's mechatronics sensor approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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