Apparatus and method for determining weight distribution

A weight distribution measurement system, comprising:

• a portable measuring device configured to measure a linear distance and store a plurality of measurements,
• wherein the portable measuring device is configured to measure a first distance between a first location on a vehicle supported by an axle of the vehicle and a second location, wherein the first distance is measured prior to loading the vehicle;
• wherein the portable measuring device is configured to measure a second distance between the first location and the second location, wherein the second distance is measured after loading a vehicle,
• wherein the portable measuring device is configured to measure a third distance between the first location and the second location, wherein the third distance is measured after loading a vehicle and engagement of a weight distribution device,
• wherein the portable measuring device is configured to calculate the percent weight distribution over the axles of the vehicle using the portable measuring device, and
• wherein the portable measuring device is configured to display the percent weight distribution.