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More toll data doesn’t help with better decisions. In fact, the sheer volume of toll transactions, GPS records, routing data, and billing information can make it harder to identify what matters most. Hidden within thousands of monthly transactions are costly issues, such as overcharges, mismatched vehicles, and billing errors, that often go unnoticed. The real value isn’t in collecting more data. It’s in surfacing the right insights so fleets can take action before small issues become expensive problems.
Why manual review misses the costly patterns.Every toll transaction generates valuable information. Toll reports, agency invoices, GPS tracks, vehicle records, and driver activity each provide part of the picture. The challenge isn’t collecting more data. It’s connecting that information to uncover the issues that matter most.
A toll transaction tells you a vehicle was charged, but it doesn’t reveal whether the charge was accurate, whether the correct vehicle was identified, or whether the same issue is occurring across your fleet. Finding those answers often requires comparing information across multiple systems and manually reviewing hundreds or thousands of transactions.
As your fleet grows, that manual review becomes increasingly difficult. Issues that seem minor on their own, such as overcharged tolls, transponder mismatches, or maximum toll charges, can quickly add up when they occur repeatedly across the fleet.
AI Toll Insights automatically analyzes your toll data, identifies recurring issues, and highlights the transactions that deserve attention first. Instead of searching through thousands of records, your team can quickly focus on the opportunities to reduce costs, recover overcharges, and improve operational efficiency.
The cost of missing the pattern.Not every issue hits the budget right away. The costliest toll issues are often the hardest to detect. They build up inside routine activity:
- Express-lane usage.
A single express lane charge may be justified. But when the same vehicle repeatedly uses premium lanes where lower-cost routes are available, those small charges quietly add up over weeks and months. Without seeing the pattern, unnecessary toll spend becomes part of normal operating costs.
- Transponder and plate mismatches.
A mismatch can look like a simple administrative error. Left unresolved, it creates inaccurate reporting, makes toll charges harder to reconcile, and forces administrative teams to spend more time investigating exceptions instead of managing the business.
- Unmatched location events.
When GPS data doesn’t place a vehicle where a toll charge occurred, it’s worth investigating. A single event may be an exception, but recurring mismatches can point to plate misuse, unauthorized activity, or billing errors that continue generating unnecessary costs until they’re found.
- Max toll charges.
Toll agencies may apply the maximum rate when entry or exit information is missing. One time may not seem significant, but repeated max toll charges can increase costs and may be charges your fleet could dispute or recover.
None of these are the biggest line items on the invoice. They’re the small charges that repeat without anyone noticing.
Turn toll data into action.Toll management has traditionally asked teams to go looking for problems, working backward from a report, an invoice, or a complaint. That’s where AI Toll Insights within INFORM Tolling changes the process.
AI Toll Insights uses AI-driven analysis of your toll transactions alongside GPS and vehicle data to find recurring patterns that are easy to miss during manual review. It gives you context to quickly find the activity that deserves attention.
Instead of your team hunting through thousands of transactions, it highlights recurring patterns such as unmatched location events, plate and transponder mismatches, unexpected express lane usage, max toll charges, and out-of-route activity so your team can focus on the transactions most likely to affect costs.
Early detection helps fleets resolve issues faster and reduce unnecessary costs. By identifying recurring issues before they spread across your fleet, you can avoid unnecessary expenses, spend less time on manual investigations, recover overcharges more quickly, and improve operational efficiency. Instead of reacting after problems affect your bottom line, your team can address them early and take action before they become recurring expenses.
Toll management is turning into a prioritization problem.Toll data will only grow, with more transactions, more routes, more agencies. The fleets that come out ahead won’t be the ones sitting on the most data. They’ll be the ones who can look at it and immediately identify what needs attention and what’s driving costs.
A new report or spreadsheet was never the answer to that. What helps is turning the data you already have into a short list of things worth doing something about. Your toll records stop being a log of what already happened and start shaping what happens next.
Fleets don’t need another report. You need confidence that you’re focusing on the transactions that matter most. When AI helps prioritize the issues worth investigating, toll data becomes more than a record of past activity. It becomes a tool for controlling future costs.
See how AI Toll Insights within INFORM Tolling turns toll transaction data into clear, actionable intelligence. Help your fleet find the transactions that need attention, cut unnecessary costs, and make better decisions. Talk to a toll expert to learn more.
Every month, the expense review tells a familiar story. Most of your costs make sense. Fuel tracks with miles, maintenance with equipment age and use, and labor and insurance stay steady. Then you get to toll spend, and the number is higher than expected.
The first assumption is usually higher toll rates. Sometimes that’s right. But just as often, rising toll costs come from how your fleet runs day to day, in ways that are hard to spot on an invoice. Toll management is growing more complex, and visibility is now much more valuable. The challenge isn’t knowing how much you spent. It’s understanding why.
Higher toll rates are only part of the story.Toll costs are climbing across the country, and rates are one of the reasons. Many toll agencies continue to raise prices to fund infrastructure projects and ongoing maintenance. At the same time, toll networks keep expanding. As new toll roads, managed lanes, and express corridors open, your fleet simply has more places to incur charges than you did a few years ago. Dynamic pricing adds another layer, with variable rates that shift based on traffic, route, and time of day.
Those increases are easy to point to, but they don’t explain everything. Consider two fleets running similar routes in the same region under the same published rates. One sees a manageable, predictable toll bill. The other watches its toll spend creep up month after month. The difference usually isn’t the rates. It’s everything an invoice leaves out.
Common causes of rising toll costs.When your toll spend rises faster than rates do, the cause is often hiding in day-to-day operations. A few patterns show up again and again.
- Express lane usage. Express lanes can shave time off a trip, but that speed comes at a premium. Without a clear view of who’s using them, simple questions go unanswered. Which vehicles take express lanes most often? Does that usage line up with company policy? Do the time savings justify the added cost? Across a large fleet, those premiums become a significant expense.
- Out-of-route activity. Detours, last-minute route changes, and driver preferences all send vehicles onto toll roads they didn’t need to take. A single extra charge looks insignificant. Multiply it across hundreds or thousands of trips, and it becomes a measurable cost on your monthly bill.
- Transponder mismatch and plate mismatch. When a transponder is moved between vehicles or a plate is assigned to the wrong truck, charges land on the wrong vehicle. That means inaccurate toll reporting, misallocated costs, and extra reconciliation work for your team. Your spend may not jump right away, but it gets much harder to see where your costs are coming from.
- Max toll charges. In some cases, a toll agency applies the maximum rate when entry or exit information is missing. These charges happen for many reasons, making it worth confirming the correct rate was applied. Otherwise, you can pay more than you should and never know why.
- Incorrect or duplicate charges. Most toll transactions process correctly. But with thousands flowing through every month, even a small error rate matters. Duplicate charges, incorrect classifications, and charges that don’t match actual travel are hard to catch one at a time. Together, though, they quietly raise what you pay. Why these issues are hard to find.The problem usually isn’t a lack of data. You already have plenty of it: toll transactions, vehicle records, GPS data, driver records, and billing reports, all sitting somewhere in your operation.
The hard part is connecting those sources into a clear picture of what’s happening. And that only gets harder as your fleet grows. A large operation can generate tens of thousands of toll transactions in a single month, spread across multiple toll agencies, each with its own format and billing cycle. Finding one discrepancy in that volume is possible. Spotting patterns across thousands of transactions is a completely different challenge.
The questions that matter most are also the hardest to answer by hand. Pinpointing where max toll charges keep showing up, for example, can take hours of manual review. The issue isn’t data availability. It’s turning that toll data into something your team can act on.
Moving from reactive to proactive.For many fleets, toll management begins when the invoice arrives. By then, the charges have already been incurred, and your team is working backward to understand what happened. You’re always a step behind.
There’s a better way to work. Instead of running manual reviews after the bill lands, you can flag issues as they happen and act on the trends that matter. That’s where toll management stops being a monthly cleanup task and becomes a source of fleet cost control.
Get the visibility and control to manage your toll spend instead of simply paying invoices. Start uncovering hidden costs, validating charges, and identifying opportunities to reduce operational inefficiencies. PrePass® Toll Management brings toll activity from multiple agencies into one place, giving you a single view of charges, disputes, and trends through INFORM Tolling. GPS Toll Verification helps validate when and where toll charges occurred using your route and GPS data, while AI Toll Insights within INFORM Tolling connects toll, GPS, and vehicle data to surface issues like transponder mismatch, plate mismatch, express lane usage, max toll charges, unmatched location events, and out-of-route activity. Together, these insights help your team understand what happened, why it happened, and where to act.
Instead of reacting after costs go up, you can find the cause early, before it becomes a regular expense. Less manual review. Earlier detection. More confidence in your numbers, with stronger toll analytics behind every decision.
Get ahead of your toll spend.The biggest opportunity in toll management isn’t negotiating a better rate. It’s seeing what’s behind your spend, where better visibility leads to better decisions and more value.
Once you understand that, you’re in a far stronger position to manage your costs instead of reacting to them.
Take control of your toll management.See what’s driving your toll costs. Discover how PrePass Toll Management helps turn your toll data into actionable insights.
Most fleets can tell you their monthly toll spend down to the dollar. Far fewer can tell you how many hours their team spends managing those charges.
Validating transactions. Assigning responsibility. Reviewing violations. Disputing errors. None of that appears on your toll invoice, yet every task consumes valuable time. And that time has a cost.
The dollars get attention because they’re easy to measure. The hours are harder to see, so they often accumulate unnoticed until someone asks why toll management requires so much effort. This article looks at that hidden cost, the administrative work behind every toll charge, and what it takes to bring it under control.
The growing administrative burden. Before your fleet can pay a toll with confidence, someone has to do the work behind it. Managing multiple toll authority accounts, reviewing invoices, validating transactions, handling disputes, and resolving violations may each take only a few minutes. Across hundreds or thousands of transactions every month, those minutes become hours of administrative work shared across your operations, accounting, and fleet management.
Because the work is spread across teams, the true effort often goes unnoticed. Yet as toll management grows more complex, visibility becomes more valuable.
Following a single toll charge. The hidden labor becomes clear when you follow a single toll transaction through the questions it creates. Nearly every charge requires two steps before it can be approved.
- Confirm the charge is accurate.
Before your fleet can approve, allocate, or dispute a toll, someone has to verify that the transaction makes sense. Was the correct toll rate applied? Does the date and time match the vehicle’s trip? Was the correct vehicle and transponder used? Did the vehicle travel through an express lane? Could the charge be duplicated or inaccurate?
None of these questions is especially difficult. The challenge is finding the answers.
- Determine responsibility.
Once the charge is validated, the next step is determining who should be responsible. Which vehicle incurred the toll? Which driver was operating it? Was a rented truck or leased trailer involved? Is there enough documentation to support customer billing, chargebacks, or internal reporting?
The answers are rarely in one place. Your trip records may exist in one system, driver assignments in another, rental information somewhere else, and trailer data in still another. Bringing those pieces together manually takes time, and the process begins again every time a charge needs investigation.
Why toll management becomes more complex as fleets grow. For smaller fleets operating in one region, toll management may feel manageable. Charges arrive, the team reviews them, and invoices get paid.
Growth changes that equation. As fleets expand into new regions, every additional vehicle, driver, route, rented asset, or leased trailer creates more transactions to validate and more relationships to track. Toll activity spreads across multiple agencies, each with its own accounts, reporting formats, and dispute processes.
The challenge isn’t simply that there are more transactions. It’s that every new asset creates more connections between your vehicles, drivers, transponders, trailers, and toll records. Over time, the manual processes that worked for a smaller operation become increasingly difficult to sustain. Your teams spend more time researching charges instead of acting on them, making it harder to maintain efficiency as the fleet grows.
What efficient toll management looks like. The goal isn’t simply to process toll charges faster. It’s to reduce the time your team spends managing them in the first place.
PrePass® Toll Management simplifies that work by bringing toll activity into a central view with AI-driven insights, giving your fleet greater visibility and control while reducing manual effort.
Instead of managing invoices from multiple toll agencies, your team receives one monthly invoice that simplifies billing and reconciliation. INFORM Tolling provides a single dashboard for toll activity, reporting, and insights, making it easier to understand what happened and act quickly when questions arise.
When responsibility needs to be assigned, GPS Toll Verification helps confirm when and where a toll occurred, making it easier to connect transactions with the appropriate vehicle, driver, renter, or leased asset. Rather than spending hours gathering information from multiple systems, your team has the context they need in one place.
Administrative work is reduced even further through the Violation Prevention Program, which helps maintain continuous plate coverage to reduce unnecessary violations, while the Violations Settlement Service works with participating toll agencies to resolve outstanding violations on your behalf.
For fleets looking to go beyond transaction management, AI Toll Insights within INFORM Tolling surfaces insights such as transponder mismatch, plate mismatch, express lane usage, max toll charges, and out-of-route activity. Instead of searching through thousands of transactions for exceptions, your team can focus their attention where it matters most.
As administrative work decreases, the benefits extend well beyond the toll desk. Teams spend less time researching charges, billing moves faster, cost allocation becomes more accurate, issues are resolved more quickly, and staff can focus on higher-value work that supports your business.
The most efficient fleets don’t simply pay tolls. They understand what drives them and manage them with greater accountability and control.
The time worth getting back.The question isn’t only how much your fleet spends on tolls. Your team’s time is one of your fleet’s most valuable resources. Every hour they spend validating a toll charge or tracking down responsibility is an hour they could spend improving operations, serving customers, or supporting growth.
See how PrePass® Toll Management helps fleets simplify toll management, reduce administrative work, and gain greater visibility into every toll.
Every toll transaction tells a story.
The challenge is uncovering the insights hidden within thousands of toll transactions before unnecessary costs add up.
At Samsara Beyond 2026 in Las Vegas, Tom Robertson, Vice President of Business Development at PrePass, shared how fleets can use AI to transform toll data into actionable insights that provide greater visibility, help reduce costs, and support smarter operational decisions.
In this presentation, Tom demonstrates how AI Toll Insights within INFORMTM Tolling helps fleets move beyond simply paying tolls to understanding what’s driving their toll spend and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
Toll management is evolving. For years, fleets have relied on data to control one of their largest operating expenses: fuel.
As Tom explains:
“On the fuel side…you’ve had insights, you’ve had actionable intelligence to help you control fuel for 10-15 years.”
Fleet managers use telematics and fuel card data to identify excessive idling, hard acceleration, inefficient routes, and where drivers are purchasing fuel. Those insights help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.
Tolls are another unavoidable expense. If your fleet travels toll roads, you’ll incur toll charges. But unlike fuel, toll management has traditionally been much more reactive. Bills arrive from multiple tolling agencies. Teams reconcile invoices, investigate violations, and pay charges. The process gets the job done, but often provides little visibility into what’s driving toll costs or where unnecessary spending may be occurring.
AI Toll Insights changes that.
By analyzing toll transactions alongside GPS and vehicle data, AI Toll Insights uncovers discrepancies, unexpected activity, and opportunities to reduce toll spend. Fleets gain the same type of actionable intelligence they’ve relied on for years to better manage fuel costs, now applied to toll management.
What you’ll learn. During the presentation, Tom walks though how AI Toll Insights helps fleets:
- Detect transponder and plate mismatches that can lead to unnecessary charges.
- Identify unmatched toll locations using GPS data.
- Spot frequent express lane usage that may be increasing costs.
- Surface potential max toll charges before they become recurring expenses.
- Gain executive-level visibility into toll activity through INFORMTM Tolling dashboards.
Watch Tom Robertson’s presentation from Samsara Beyond 2026 and discover how AI Toll Insights can help your fleet uncover hidden costs and better manage toll spend.
Every month, the toll invoices show up. Your team reviews the charges, assigns them to the right places, and processes the payments. On the surface, it looks routine. Pay the bills, move on.
But you already know it’s rarely that simple. Behind those invoices is a stack of work most people outside your operation never see: charges to verify, vehicles to match, disputes to chase, and questions to answer about why the numbers went up this month.
That’s the part that adds up. Not just the tolls themselves, but everything it takes to manage them. Over the past few years, toll management has steadily become one of the more complex jobs your team handles. The good news is it doesn’t have to feel that way. With the right approach, all that unseen work can turn into something clearer, more valuable, and a lot easier to control.
Why toll management got complicated. Not long ago, tolls were simpler to stay on top of. A fleet ran in a defined area, dealt with a handful of toll roads, and answered to a few agencies. The volume was small enough to keep up with manually.
That picture has changed, and it changed quickly. A few things drove it.
- Toll networks keep expanding. More states are building toll infrastructure, and more roads are adding express lanes, managed lanes, and congestion pricing. If your trucks run regionally or nationally, your exposure to tolls grows every year.
- Pricing isn’t fixed anymore. Plenty of tolls now shift based on the time of day, traffic conditions, or which lane a driver uses. A charge that looks high might be correct, or it might not be. You can’t tell without context and pulling that context together takes work.
- More agencies mean more rules. A single fleet can deal with dozens of tolling authorities, and each one tends to do things its own way. Each sends its own bills in its own format, with its own dispute process and account setup. Keeping it all straight is a job by itself.
- And more vehicles mean more data. Every truck creates transactions, and every transaction creates a record. As your fleet grows, so does the pile of information someone has to manage. The real cost is operational, not just the toll. All of that complexity doesn’t stay out on the road. It lands on your team. When most people think about tolls, they think about the dollar amount. That’s fair, but it’s only part of the story. The bigger cost is the operational complexity behind every charge. That complexity extends across finance, fleet operations, and administration, where different teams often rely on different systems and processes.
That’s when toll management stops being a billing task and becomes an operational one. The challenge isn’t writing the check. It’s coordinating all the moving parts around it.
Take a single toll charge that looks off. Tracking it down can mean pulling the trip, checking the plate against the vehicle, confirming the location, and following up with the agency before anyone can even say whether it was right. That’s one charge, several steps, and more than one system. Now multiply that by every charge that needs a second look in a given month, and it’s easy to see where the hours go.
Disputes add another layer. When a charge is wrong, someone has to gather the evidence, file with the right agency, and follow it through to a resolution that often takes weeks. At the same time, every charge has to be reconciled across systems and agencies, so the monthly numbers hold up, so reporting is accurate, and so leadership can actually trust what the toll spend is telling them.
None of those tasks is overwhelming by itself. Together, they create an operational workload that grows faster than most teams expect.
What operational clarity looks like. To handle this well, you don’t have to do anything unusual. If you rethink your process, your teams spend less time investigating transactions and more time managing the operation. It comes down to better setup, not more effort. Instead of treating tolls as a pile of separate tasks, build your process around a few simple ideas:
- Everything in one place. Rather than juggling separate accounts, invoices, and agency relationships, bring it all into a single view. Everything you need sits in one place, ready when you need it.
- Charges you can verify. Confidence starts with accuracy. When charges get checked against where vehicles actually traveled, you know whether a toll is right before you pay it, not months later.
- Clear accountability. Every charge ties back to the right vehicle, driver, renter, or asset. When responsibility is clear, you spend far less time investigating, and billing and reporting get a lot simpler.
- Actionable insights. Move past reviewing transactions one by one. Look at the whole picture to spot where costs are coming from, recurring issues, and patterns worth acting on. That’s often where the biggest opportunities are hiding. With greater visibility into toll activity, your teams can make more informed decisions, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy. How PrePass simplifies toll management. This is exactly what PrePass® Toll Management is designed to do. It brings your toll activity into one connected solution that turns complex toll data into clear actionable insights, helping your team reduce manual work, understand costs, identify issues, and gain the visibility needed to make more informed decisions.
It starts by giving your team one place to work. Instead of juggling invoices, accounts, and reports from multiple tolling agencies, INFORM Tolling brings your toll activity, charges, and disputes into a single dashboard, while one monthly invoice replaces multiple agency bills. With everything in one place, your team spends less time searching for information and more time acting on it.
The next step is building confidence in every charge. GPS Toll Verification helps validate when and where toll charges occurred, making it easier to confirm accuracy before payments are made. AI Toll Insights adds another layer of visibility by using AI-driven analysis to identify issues that are difficult to spot through manual review, including transponder mismatches, unmatched locations, and other discrepancies. Instead of reacting to problems later, your team can identify and address them sooner.
Managing accountability becomes simpler, too. Truck rental and trailer leasing capabilities help connect toll charges to the correct vehicle or responsible party, even across shared assets. The Violation Prevention Program (VPP) helps reduce violations through continuous plate coverage, while the Violation Settlement Service (VSS) helps resolve outstanding violations on your behalf. Together, these services reduce administrative burden so your team can stay focused on running the operation instead of managing paperwork.
The result is a simpler, more connected approach to toll management. Your team gains greater visibility to uncover hidden costs, validate charges, and identify opportunities to reduce operational inefficiencies. As a result, they will better understand costs, identify issues, and make more informed decisions.
The question worth asking. Toll management has changed. What used to be a simple billing task is now an operational process in its own right, built on data, accountability, verification, and decisions made every day.
The fleets that stay ahead aren’t necessarily the ones spending the least on tolls. They’re the ones that have the clearest view of them. When your team spends less time searching for information and more time acting on it, toll management becomes less about paperwork and more about improving the operation. It was never just about how much your tolls cost. The question is, how much work do your tolls create and how much of that work can you turn into clarity and value?
See how PrePass® Toll Management can help your fleet reduce manual work, improve visibility, and simplify toll management. Talk to a toll expert to learn how your team can spend less time managing tolls and more time running the operation.
Roadside inspections conducted by the Department of Transportation (DOT) help to keep drivers, fleets, and roadways safe. During these inspections, commercial vehicles are reviewed for compliance with federal and state regulations for licensing, vehicle condition, safety equipment, and operations.
Preparing for a roadside inspection can help your fleet avoid delays, reduce the risk of violations, and make operations more efficient.
- Driver’s license.
One of the first documents requested during a roadside inspection is the driver’s license. The license is proof of identity and confirms the driver is legally qualified to operate the commercial vehicle. Drivers must carry a current license whenever they operate a commercial motor vehicle.
- Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Drivers operating certain commercial vehicles are required to carry a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). States issue CDLs in three classes: Class A for combination vehicles, Class B for heavy single vehicles, and Class C for vehicles carrying 16+ passengers or transporting certain hazardous materials. During a roadside inspection, drivers must present an up-to-date CDL if it’s required for their operation.
- Proof of insurance.
Commercial vehicles must carry proof of insurance. Typically, this is a certificate of insurance that confirms the vehicle meets minimum federal and state insurance requirements. The document should always remain current and accessible inside the vehicle.
- VIN plate.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is a unique identifier for the vehicle and needs to be clearly visible and legible. Inspectors may compare the VIN plate to the vehicle registration and title documents to confirm accuracy.
- Registration and title.
Commercial vehicle registration and title documents should be available during an inspection. These records verify vehicle ownership and confirm the vehicle is properly registered with the appropriate agencies. Current and accurate registration documents should always remain in the vehicle.
- Compliance and safety requirements.
Roadside inspections include reviewing compliance with safety standards. Inspectors may evaluate vehicle components such as lights, reflectors, and tires to confirm they meet safety requirements. Drivers may need to show safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, warning triangles, and other emergency equipment.
- Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.
Drivers have to demonstrate compliance with hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. These regulations help reduce driver fatigue by limiting driving hours and requiring appropriate rest periods. Drivers must maintain HOS records and be prepared to provide them during a roadside inspection.
Stay ready for inspection: FleetDrive 360 from PrePass. Being ready for an inspection comes down to knowing where your records are and that they’re current. FleetDrive 360 from PrePass® is a compliance solution that helps fleets digitize compliance records, organize documentation, and stay prepared for inspections.
With better awareness of driver and vehicle compliance requirements, fleets can help to reduce paperwork, improve readiness, and keep operations safe and efficient.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires trucking companies to keep certain records, including a Motor Carrier (MC) Number and Form MCS-90. The MCS-90 form is a required endorsement to the liability insurance policies of f trucking companies that operate in interstate commerce. An MCS-90 filing must always be on file with the FMCSA, in accordance with federal regulation under 49 CFR § 387.15 and mandated by Sections 29 and 30 of the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 (49 U.S.C. § 13906).
What is the MCS-90 form? The MCS-90 form is required for trucking companies operating in interstate commerce. It confirms that the company has liability insurance coverage to help protect the public if there’s an accident involving a commercial vehicle. The FMCSA requires minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage combined, with a minimum limit of $750,000 per accident for carriers transporting non-hazardous freight.
Who files the MCS-90 form? The MCS-90 form is filed with the FMCSA by the trucking company’s insurance provider and must be renewed annually.
What does the MCS-90 form include? The form includes the policy number, effective and expiration dates, both company and insurer names, and more. The MCS-90 form also states that the insurance company will notify the FMCSA if the policy is canceled or not renewed. Without this notification, a trucking company could possibly continue operating without valid insurance coverage.
What is the BMC-91X form? In addition to the MCS-90 form, the FMCSA also requires trucking companies to file Form BMC-91X. The BMC-91X form certifies to FMCSA that the trucking company’s required insurance coverage has been issued. Like the MCS-90, the BMC-91X form is filed by the insurance company and renewed annually. Keeping both forms current and properly filed with the FMCSA is necessary. Failure to do so can result in fines and possible loss of operating authority.
Know the regulation. According to FMCSA regulation 49 CFR 387.7, interstate, hazmat, and other applicable motor carriers and motor private carriers must maintain the required types and minimum levels of insurance while operating. For MCS-90 and BMC-91X questions, work with a transportation attorney or insurance professional to stay aligned with FMCSA regulations and avoid penalties or downtime. FleetDrive 360 from PrePass® is a fleet compliance solution that tracks renewals and keeps your driver records, vehicle files, and renewal dates organized for audits.
Make sure your MCS-90 is filed. Though insurance companies actually file the MCS-90, the trucking company carries the consequences if it lapses. Confirm with your insurer that your form is current and confirm again for each renewal. If the form isn’t filed, the fleet can be fined and lose its operating authority.
The MCS-150 form, or Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a required filing for trucking companies operating in the U.S. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all motor carriers to complete this form to give the FMCSA a current picture of the operation, including how big it is, what it hauls, and where it runs. The MCS-150 includes details about a fleet’s operations, including fleet size, what’s hauled, and business details.
Why is the MCS-150 form important? The MCS-150 is an official registration document with the FMCSA. It helps the agency track commercial motor carriers and monitor safety compliance and how the fleet performs. The information in the form is used to assess a carrier’s safety record and determine eligibility for operating authority. Keep this information current because the FMCSA uses it to track who’s on the road.
When should you file the MCS-150 form? All active motor carriers under FMCSA jurisdiction must file an updated MCS-150 form every two years. Fleets must also update the form within 30 days of certain changes to your operation, including any address change, a different type of cargo, or adding vehicles.
Your MCS-150 renewal month is based on the last digit of your USDOT number. For example, a USDOT number ending in “1” must renew in January, a number ending in “2” must renew in February, and so on. FleetDrive 360 from PrePass® notifies you with automated compliance reminders.
What information is required on the MCS-150 form? The MCS-150 asks for basic company information, including:
- Legal business name and company addresses.
- USDOT number and operating classification.
- Number of drivers, power units, and miles traveled.
- Cargo classifications and insurance information.
The form also asks whether the fleet operates locally, regionally, or nationally.
How do you file the MCS-150 form? Fleets can file the MCS-150 online through the FMCSA website. The form can be completed and submitted electronically, and the FMCSA typically responds within ~24-48 hours to confirm they received it. Fleets can also complete and submit the form by mail. However, mailing the form can take longer and may result in delays.
What happens if you don’t file the MCS-150 form? Failing to file the MCS-150 form can result in significant penalties for trucking companies. The FMCSA may issue civil penalties and can deactivate a carrier’s USDOT number if the form isn’t filed on time or includes inaccurate information. A company’s safety rating can drop if needed updates aren’t submitted. Because the FMCSA uses MCS-150 information to assess safety performance, outdated or incorrect information puts operating authority and insurance at risk.
Keep the MCS-150 current. The MCS-150 form is a required part of operating a commercial fleet in the United States. Filing on time and keeping information current helps you stay compliant, and you’re your operating authority. Filing the MCS-150 is paperwork, but it’s the kind that decides whether your trucks can run. Stay organized and proactive to keep the fleet rolling.
Source: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/form-mcs-150-and-instructions-motor-carrier-identification-report
At PrePass, we know how important it is to stay ahead of tolling changes so your fleet can plan routes, manage costs, and avoid unexpected expenses.
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, several toll agencies have announced rate adjustments, and additional tolled roads are being added across the country. Below is a summary of tolling updates introduced so far this year, along with upcoming changes that may impact your routes and operating budget.
These toll changes are established by the respective tolling agencies and do not reflect PrePass service fees.Confirmed 2026 toll rate updates: PA Turnpike (PTC): 4% increase effective January 4, 2026
* Port Authority NY/NJ (PANYNJ): $0.25 per axle increase for Classes 2-6, continuing annually through 2028
* Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (NYSTA): Scheduled increases in January 2026 and 2027
* Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA): Annual increases from 2026-2030
* Colorado CTIO: Proposed 3% increase for 2026
* MTA Bridges & Tunnels (MTAB&T):All toll rates will increase 7.5% at all facilities.
* New Jersey Turnpike Authority:3% toll increase on Turnpike and Parkway drivers, effective January 1, 2026.
* Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC):Increases for tolls on eight bridges that cross from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. New uniform system-wide rates set to begin on or about January 1, 2026.
* Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT):The Downtown and Midtown tunnels will see rate increases come Jan. 1, 2026, according to Elizabeth River Crossings.
* Ohio Turnpike (OTC):2.7% increase effective January 1, 2026.
* Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA):Montgomery County’s SH-249 Tollway increase effective January 1, 2026.
* Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (FBCTRA):2% CPI adjustment effective January 1, 2026.
* Indiana Toll Road Authority (ITRCC):1.5% increase on June 30, 2026
* Golden Gate Bridge (GB):July 1, 2026 – $0.50 per axle increase
* Pocahontas Parkway (POCA):April 1, 2026
* North Carolina (NCTA):January 1, 2026 – 3% increase on Triangle and Monroe Expressway
* Riverlink: Ohio River Bridges (RIVE):*July 1, 2026 – 3.8% increase
More changes can be announced for 2026 in the future.
New Roads & Extensions Opening in 2025–2026:
New roads & extensions opening in 2025-2026 Kansas (KTA):* 69 Express, express lanes between 103rd and 151st streets – expected January 2026 * Washington (WSDOT): SR 167 completion, connects I-5 to SR 509 – expected late 2026 * Washington (WSDOT): SR 509 Expressway – now open * Florida (FCE): Clay County segment 2 began tolling Sept 15, 2025 * Virginia (VDOT): 495 Express Lanes extension – expected late 2025/early 2026 * Maryland (MDTA): I-95 NB Extension, 6.5 mile extension of I-95 Express – now open * California (TCA): I-80 Express Lanes, Bay Area – now open * Texas (TEXpress): New lanes on I-635 East and I-30 in Tarrant County – expected late 2025 * Texas (CTRMA):**183A 5 mile extension from Hero Way to SH 29 – now open
Please note: Many agencies adjust rates annually based on inflation (CPI), often without formal announcements.
Simplify with PrePass Toll ManagementManaging toll payments across multiple states, authorities, and rate structures can be time-consuming and costly. But it doesn’t have to be.
PrePass Toll Management and INFORMTM Tolling gives you:
- A consolidated view of all toll transactions
- Analytics to visualize spending and spot trends
- Insights to track savings and reduce violations
Questions? Contact our Customer Support to see how PrePass can help your fleet streamline toll payments and keep your fleet moving.
In trucking, staying compliant has so many more advantages than simply meeting regulatory requirements. It also gives you some control over costs and efficiency. As fleets manage growing operational demands and evolving regulations, a compliance management solution simplifies complex processes and reduces paperwork across fleet operations.
Reduce penalties and compliance-related costs. Fines and penalties are some of the most immediate financial risks of non-compliance. Hours-of-service (HOS) records, vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, and hazardous materials transportation all depend on accurate tracking and documentation. Managing all these manually risks missed filings, incomplete records, and costly violations.
Compliance management solutions automate fleet compliance with monitoring and audit preparation to reduce missed filings and lower the risk of penalties. FleetDrive 360 from PrePass® centralizes compliance tracking for both drivers and vehicles, making it easier to stay organized and see what needs attention.
Reduce out-of-service risk. Time out of service disrupts deliveries and costs money. Compliance solutions help fleets stay ahead of maintenance and compliance to avoid trucks getting put out of service during roadside inspections or audits.
Strengthen fleet reputation. A strong compliance history can strengthen relationships with brokers, shippers, and business partners because carriers with strong safety and compliance records are often viewed as more reliable partners. Demonstrating consistent compliance practices can help you improve credibility and how you’re a fleet people want to work with.
Support lower insurance barriers. Insurance providers often evaluate fleet safety records and compliance performance to calculate their premium rates. FleetDrive 360 keeps track through centralized reporting and tracking tools that support ongoing safety and compliance management.
Automate motor vehicle record (MVR) management. Managing motor vehicle records manually can take a lot of time. A compliance solution automates MVR monitoring and reporting, giving you a better understanding of driver records and reducing manual processes. Early identification of potential driver-related risks can also help fleets make better decisions about operations and hiring. FleetDrive 360 can connect with MVR systems, so you’re not hunting through scattered records or doing it by hand.
Simplify drug and alcohol testing management. Managing drug and alcohol testing manually can be time-consuming, especially for larger fleets. A compliance solution simplifies scheduling, tracking, reporting, and documentation processes for federal testing. Automating these workflows cuts the work of filings and helps you stay compliant.
Accelerate driver onboarding. A compliance management solution makes onboarding easier by automating tasks such as background checks, scheduling, and managing documents. Faster onboarding helps drivers start earning sooner, and you hit the road without cutting corners on compliance.
Improve operational efficiency with FleetDrive 360 from PrePass. FleetDrive 360 simplifies compliance management by bringing driver, vehicle, and compliance activities into a single solution. With automated workflows and centralized reporting, fleets can improve organization and be more efficient in day-to-day operations, compliance, and safety.
How well do you really know your toll spend?
Managing toll costs is becoming more complex. Charges come from dozens of agencies, invoices arrive in different formats, and small discrepancies can be difficult to spot. That’s why we recently hosted a webinar on AI Toll Insights, within INFORM Tolling that helps fleets turn toll data into actionable insights.
PrePass® product manager Chandler Love walked through how AI Toll Insights works and where it helps most. The short version:
- Fleets can stay in control of toll spend by turning transaction data into actionable insights.
- By connecting toll transactions with GPS and vehicle data, fleets can find discrepancies, uncover hidden costs, and make more informed decisions.
Here are five takeaways you can use from the session:
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Toll data is more complicated than many fleets expect. More than a million commercial vehicles use toll roads every day, and the system behind those charges is far from simple:
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30-plus tolling states.
- 90-plus agencies.
- Over 5,000 miles of toll roads, most of them running all-electronic systems.
On top of that, a single charge can depend on vehicle class, axle count, time of day, and distance traveled. The result is more time spent reconciling invoices, less visibility into toll activity, and fewer opportunities to control costs.
- Connect toll charges to where vehicles actually traveled. Most fleets review toll invoices after charges have already been incurred, making it difficult to quickly s discrepancies or unusual activity. AI Toll Insights takes a different approach. It uses GPS data and AI-driven analysis to compare each charge against where the vehicle actually traveled, so a fleet can see whether a toll event lines up with the route and the expected cost.
AI Toll Insights compares toll transactions against GPS and vehicle data to find what needs attention. Because AI Toll Insights works from transaction data, it also supports plate-only fleets and trailer tracking, so it covers more of your fleet than transponder reads alone.
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Insights help fleets take action faster. Rather than one long report, AI Toll Insights sorts findings into clear categories.
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Some help with cost management and route visibility, like express lane usage, max toll charges, and out-of-route activity.
- Others help with device accuracy, like plate mismatch, transponder mismatch, GPS Toll Verification, and the unmatched location flags for plates and transponders.
Each one gives your fleet a starting point to look into. Some fleets have used transponder mismatch insights to show incorrect device assignments or unauthorized transponder activity before unnecessary charges add up.
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The value goes beyond toll management. Cleaner toll data does more than trim costs:
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Cuts the admin burden of chasing down charges, supports disputes and recoveries.
- Gives fleets data-driven insights they can use for driver coaching and accountability.
When a duplicate charge shows up, PrePass works with its agency partners to help sort it out. The aim is to spend less time digging through data and more time acting on it.
- It fits how fleets already work. For PrePass customers, AI Toll Insights is included at no additional cost, and there is no new hardware to buy. It works with the platforms fleets already use, such as Samsara, Geotab, and Motive, and it is available on any device through a single secure login.
Getting started is simple: share your GPS data, often through the PrePass Mobile App, and reach out to your PrePass customer success contact to turn the feature on.
See it in action. AI Toll Insights helps fleets validate charges, identify discrepancies, and gain greater visibility into what’s driving toll spend. The result is more confidence, better control, and less time spent managing toll activity.
See real examples and a full walkthrough in the complete webinar below.
For truck rental, trailer leasing, and chassis leasing companies, the biggest toll challenge is not the toll itself.
It’s everything that happens afterward.
- Who incurred the charge?
- Which renter or lessee should be billed?
- Is the charge accurate?
- How quickly can the cost be recovered?
The fleets that manage tolls most effectively are not simply tracking tolls. They’re building a process around visibility, allocation, billing, and customer experience.
Here are five practices leading rental and leasing fleets put in place: 1. Visibility into toll activity before the invoice arrives.
Many fleets don’t learn about toll activity until an invoice arrives days or weeks later.
By then, the rental may be closed, the trailer or chassis may be assigned to a new lessee, and key details may be harder to track down.
The sooner a charge is identified, the easier it becomes to allocate, bill, and answer customer questions.
How fleets do it: Solutions like PrePass® Toll Management consolidate toll transactions from more than 90 toll agencies into a single view, helping teams see activity sooner instead of waiting for invoices to arrive.
- Reliably matching charges to the right renter or lessee.
The most common breakdown in toll management happens during allocation.
A toll charge comes in, but the team cannot immediately determine who should be billed.
Leading fleets use a more reliable process for connecting toll activity to rental agreements, lease records, carriers, and asset usage.
The goal is simple: stop guessing who to bill.
How fleets do it: The right toll management tools help connect toll transactions to specific assets and rental or leasing periods, making it easier to identify the responsible renter or carrier.
- A satisfying customer billing experience.
Toll-related frustration often starts with a surprise.
Charges arrive after the rental closes. Billing details are unclear. Toll costs are higher than expected. Teams are left researching the charge after the question has already been asked.
Leading fleets focus on creating a more predictable billing experience renters and lessees can understand.
How fleets do it: A centralized view of toll activity helps teams answer questions faster, provide clearer billing details, and reduce surprises.
- A strategy forturning toll costs into revenue.
For rental and leasing fleets, tolls are not just an expense. They are costs that need to be accurately recovered. But not all toll rates are the same.
Most toll management providers simply pass along the highest available toll rate, which is often the cash rate.
As a result, customers may pay more than necessary, while fleets have less control over their margins and overall profitability.
How fleets do it: PrePass® Toll Management uses lower plate-read toll rates when available, helping reduce costs while giving fleets greater control.
- A centralized process
One of the biggest drivers of inefficiency is fragmentation.
- Multiple toll agencies.
- Multiple invoices.
- Multiple notice types.
- Multiple systems.
The most effective fleets bring toll activity into a single workflow where operations, finance, and customer service teams can work from the same information.
That shared visibility reduces administrative work, improves billing accuracy, and makes it easier to resolve questions quickly.
How fleets do it: Consolidating toll transactions, violations, notices, and reporting into one platform helps reduce administrative work and improves collaboration across teams.
Turning best practices into a scalable process. The goal of toll management is to create a repeatable process that improves visibility, accelerates billing, reduces customer friction, and minimizes manual work.
For truck rental fleets, that may mean connecting toll activity to rental workflows and systems like Enrich ERP.
For trailer and chassis leasing companies, it may mean improving visibility into plate-read transactions, reducing disputes, and giving renters and lessees clearer answers.
How PrePass Helps PrePass® Toll Management helps rental and leasing fleets put these best practices into action.
By consolidating toll transactions, violations, and notices from more than 90 toll agencies into a single platform, fleets gain the visibility needed to allocate charges faster and manage customer billing more efficiently.
Speak with a PrePass toll expert today to learn more about how you can simplify your fleet’s toll management billing and save renters and lessees money.
Phoenix – September 26, 2024 – PrePass is pleased to announce a partnership with AI-powered integrated operations platform, Motive, and its comprehensive suite of services is now available on the Motive Marketplace. This integration empowers fleets with seamless access to PrePass’ industry-leading integrated weigh station bypass and toll management services, significantly enhancing fleet safety, productivity, and profitability.
With this integration, pre-cleared fleets can take advantage of PrePass’ powerful suite of services, including fewer weigh station stops, enhanced bypass reliability, and reduced operational costs. By utilizing both the PrePass app and its transponder, fleets experience smoother trips and fewer interruptions. This results in improved efficiency on the road, keeping drivers moving while avoiding unnecessary weigh station checks.
One of the standout features of this collaboration is the introduction of PrePass GPS Toll Verification. This innovative service matches a fleet’s GPS location to toll charges, enabling fleets to spot discrepancies between billed and actual toll charges. With PrePass filing and resolving disputes on behalf of customers, fleets can ensure they’re paying only what’s accurate, cutting down on operational expenses and saving valuable time.
Chris Murray, President of PrePass LLC, highlighted the significance of this partnership:
“This new partnership with Motive will help fleets optimize their operations by delivering more value today and into the future. As the only integrated bypass and tolling solution, we maximize their investment in telematics platforms by enabling more bypass opportunities, delivering substantial toll cost savings, and enhancing the experience for drivers and back-office staff.”
“Through our partnership, fleets can use PrePass to optimize routes, reduce expenses, and enhance safety,” said Harvey Grasty, Senior Director of Partnerships at Motive. “With PrePass integrated into Motive’s platform, fleets can save time by bypassing weigh stations and improve operations by relying on one unified platform for comprehensive support, toll management, and dispute resolution.”
About PrePass:
PrePass® is North America’s most utilized and technologically advanced weigh station bypass and toll payment platform. Proven PrePass technologies enable safe, qualified motor carriers to bypass inspection facilities at highway speeds, saving them time, fuel, and money while reducing emissions. As the only provider to offer bypass and tolling solutions, PrePass technology allows fleets to regain control of toll costs, eliminate toll violations, and automatically resolve max toll disputes. PrePass is the only preclearance system developed, owned, and operated in the United States of America as well as the American Trucking Associations’ only Endorsed Corporate Partner. That’s why more than 105,000 fleets subscribe over 750,000 commercial vehicles to PrePass services. Learn more at PrePass.com.
About Motive:
Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time, safety, operations, and finance teams can manage their workers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet-related spend in a single system. Motive serves more than 120,000 customers from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises such as Halliburton, KONE, Komatsu, NBC Universal, and Maersk across a wide range of industries including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, waste services, and the public sector.
Visit gomotive.com to learn more.
PrePass is the industry’s only integrated bypass and toll solutions provider and has been serving the community for 25+ years. With over 750,000 trucks using PrePass services, there are many misconceptions about how we operate, so we thought we’d provide some information to help provide clarity on what we hear most.
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PrePass does not charge extra for transponders.PrePass bypass sevice requires a transponder and/or the mobile bypass application loaded on a tablet or telematics device, which transmits truck credential information to weigh stations, ports of entry and inspection facilities. PrePass users pay a low monthly subscription fee per truck, and the transponder and mobile application are included in the service.
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PrePass does not track your driving habits.Law enforcement agencies can use a variety of information sources to determine whether a truck driver has exceeded his or her hours of service, such as logbook or electronic logging device data, bills of lading, fuel and other receipts, etc. However, PrePass does not collect or disseminate any driver’s Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Unlike other bypass providers, PrePass also does not time or date stamp bypasses, and all carrier PrePass transaction data is automatically purged after 90 days. As required by law, PrePass will respond to enforcement requests evolving out of hit-and-run accidents, suspected drug trafficking or human trafficking, or legal subpoenas. PrePass is committed to data privacy and security.
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PrePass does not claim bypasses at closed sites or where enforcement personnel are NOT present.PrePass counts in its official number of locations only those weigh stations/truck inspection facilities or mobile sites that are open and operational on a regular basis. In contrast, others may count areas that are temporarily geo-fenced, so-called “virtual locations,” which are seldom in regular use. PrePass does not count or report a bypass where you have received no actual value or bypass of enforcement activity. At PrePass, a bypass reflects a real transaction, with real savings in time and money.
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PrePass does not share your data with the government.Everyone is rightfully concerned about data privacy these days. And while traffic cameras and even your cell phone can follow your every move, PrePass does not. The only time your data may be shared with the government, aside from when it is used to determine whether you can bypass a weigh station or truck inspection facility, is when it’s been subpoenaed in a legal proceeding.
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PrePass does not operate for a profit.PrePass is provided and operated by a non-profit, public-private partnership. The advantage for PrePass customers is that decisions made by PrePass Safety Alliance, a partnership between the trucking industry and government, aren’t motivated by profit. All fees paid by carriers to participate in PrePass go to operate and expand the system and invest in safe and efficient roadways. PrePass Safety Alliance was founded 25 years ago to achieve this mission and PrePass is operated in support of this mission, and carriers and states both benefit from this partnership.
To set the record straight and clear up any misconceptions, we’ve put together a list of five things that PrePass doesn’t do, based on what we’ve heard the most often.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which supports a 5,000-square-mile travel area including New York City, has announced that Congestion Tolls […]
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Minnesota, New Jersey, and North Carolina require a representative photo of every truck on file with the State in order […]
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September 23 – 25, 2024 – Booth 1133 Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City, MO Click here for more information
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There is a little-known U.S. Transportation Department agency that is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations for the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials, including by truck. Recently, it took another step to help improve compliance with federal hazmat regulations.
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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) documents and studies the impact of litigation on trucking, tracking both large and small but numerous verdicts. Now the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, through its Institute for Legal Reform, is building on the ATRI research. Chamber researchers offer an overview of truck accident litigation and its effect, not just on trucking, but on the customers of trucking and ultimately, the U.S. economy.
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In order to legally drive a big rig in interstate commerce, truckers are required to have a physical examination from a qualified medical examiner. If they pass, they get a Medical Examiners Certificate that’s good for up to two years. However, nearly half of the nation’s truck drivers are certified for less than one year, resulting in problems for them as well as truck fleets.
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In the study, hair testing revealed opioid use at a rate 25 times greater than detected by urinalysis. Cocaine was identified by hair tests 23 times more often than by urine tests. Amphetamines and methamphetamines? Thirteen times as much. Marijuana was found five times more, PCP three times more, and, though fewer in number, ecstasy a resounding 65 times as much as determined in urine tests.
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This article is not about the price of doing business on America’s roadways. Tolls aren’t going anywhere, and neither are their annual fee increases. This resource details the hidden costs beyond tolling rates and how overlooking the true price of ineffective toll management affects your business’s bottom line.
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Potential dangers during inspections of compressed or liquid natural gas or hydrogen bulk packages contained within a truck trailer or cargo tank have sparked warnings from several commercial vehicle safety organizations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance all issued safety alerts to commercial vehicle inspectors who encounter these highly combustible materials.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking a lesson from banks, bars, and airline counters: show your driver’s license. Effective immediately, FMCSA is requiring a copy of a company officer’s personal driver’s license to accompany the filing of certain forms with the agency.
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PrePass has joined The Trucker Trainer™ and driver health advocate Bob Perry to create a new podcast called FIT DRIVERS. Recognizing the need to address the professional driver health crisis, FIT DRIVERS podcast brings together industry leaders ranging from transportation carriers to governing officials in a quest to uncover the issues surrounding CDL driver retention and what can be done to address this industry-wi
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What’s on the minds of federal trucking regulators? A look at the latest Unified Regulatory Agenda provides some clues. The Unified Regulatory Agenda displays the anticipated regulatory activity by departments and agencies across the federal government. “Anticipated” is a key word, as the dates shown for agency actions often slip. On the other hand, next steps are added as agencies complete the action last listed in the agenda. So, while the Unified Regulatory Agenda has formal spring and fall editions, updates are made regularly.
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As a fleet manager, you know that speeding can lead to a violation that harms your company’s safety rating just as it can harm your drivers and others on the road. You may also know that the law enforcement folks report that motorists speed six times more frequently than do truck drivers.
What’s a trucker to do? Start by taking this Speed Quiz – and share the results with your drivers.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are jointly proposing an automatic emergency braking standard for all trucks above 10,000 pounds, vehicle classes 3-8. Commonly referred to as AEB, the technology uses cameras and radar to detect stopped, decelerating, or slower vehicles in the path of a truck. It then sends a visual and audible warning to the truck driver and automatically applies the brakes. If the truck driver manually applies the brakes, AEB supplements the driver’s effort as needed.
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Are you working with a broker, a bona fide agent, or a dispatch service? As a motor carrier, who you choose as a business partner can have legal and financial repercussions. That, in part, motivated the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue its final guidance on the definitions appropriate to those entities.
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Whether it is the broad scale legalization of completely autonomous trucks or the continued introduction of advanced truck technology, FMCSA wants to know how human drivers will interact with onboard technology. In an Information Collection Request, FMCSA seeks approval to evaluate the necessary training requirements to allow truck drivers to move from a Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)-equipped truck to a Level 3 ADAS truck.
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The National Labor Relations Board has issued a decision that many observers believe further complicates life for independent contractors, including those in trucking. The decision establishes three major “tests” each with differing factors, to determine independent contractor status, either inside or outside of the trucking industry.
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Recently, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aired a “Frontline” report on “America’s Dangerous Trucks.” The television program focused on an investigation by ProPublica into car-truck accidents where the passenger vehicle underrides the truck chassis, often resulting in fatalities. Unfortunately, by focusing on accident aftermath rather than crash causation, "Frontline" perhaps lost an opportunity to save even more lives.
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In the first part of this two-part series, we looked at states requiring a transition to zero-emission trucks and the network of charging stations, which private enterprise or government must provide, to accommodate electric truck operations. In part two, we examine questions motor carriers must ask when considering electric trucks in their fleets.
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When it comes to electric trucks, one thing is certain. They may not be today’s common commercial motor vehicle, but many consider them to be the future. In this two-part series, we look at the infrastructure motor carriers must consider when adding electric vehicles – specifically, electric trucks – to their fleet, as well as the infrastructure society and private enterprise must provide to accommodate electric truck operations.
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Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are launching a push for thorough pre-trip and wireless roadside inspections, ushering in a new era for truck inspections. To comply with these new commercial vehicle regulations, carriers may need to install devices that can transmit information on the condition and identity of the truck and driver to roadside enforcement. In a recent webinar, PrePass presented pertinent questions to answer before Universal Identification rules possibly take effect.
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As a motor carrier, you may have stared at your computer screen, where a government form or business contract directed you to enter your name or carrier identity… and then offered only a few blanks to fill in that information… far too short for your company name or your USDOT number. What the form is seeking is your SCAC.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn about a new pilot program in a major metropolitan area to speed up truck movement by ensuring truckers get as many green lights as possible. Dr. Douglas Gettman of Kimley-Horn, the firm that developed this exciting new technology, will tell you how to sign up for this free service he expects to roll out to more cities in the coming year.
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Through the “Your Roads, Their Freedom” campaign and other federal agency efforts, the U.S. Department of Transportation aims to empower America’s transportation workforce to become the eyes and ears of a collective effort. FMCSA is making a variety of campaign materials available to help spread awareness:
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As a fleet manager, you should be aware that the anonymity of operating a commercial motor vehicle – your truck drivers up there, isolated from the world – can trigger road rage in both directions. To some passenger car drivers, that truck is inhuman. It is just an enormous machine, occupying too much space on the road, blocking the view of traffic. No wonder some car drivers cut into a truck’s safety zone, the following distance needed for a safe stop. Those motorists feel only their own frustration.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is slowing the move to speed limiters by postponing a proposed rulemaking release. Initially targeted for June, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson recently said the agency won’t release its proposal until the end of summer or early fall.
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Why a new study? Much has changed in truck safety and highway safety over the last 20 years. Today, CMVs come equipped with advanced safety technologies, such as stability controls, electronic logging devices, and automatic emergency braking. On the other hand, today’s drivers hit the road with access to cell phones and operate at higher speeds in more congested situations.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn about a new pilot program in a major metropolitan area to speed up truck movement by ensuring truckers get as many green lights as possible. Dr. Douglas Gettman of Kimley-Horn, the firm that developed this exciting new technology, will tell you how to sign up for this free service he expects to roll out to more cities in the coming year.
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At long last, we are feeling warmer temperatures! Can we relax? No. Melting snows are now adding water to rapidly-filling streams and rivers. Those waterways are often already full from heavy winter rains which fell on frozen ground and were not absorbed by the soil. And in many parts of the country, hurricane season, which runs June 1 – Nov. 30, is just around the corner along with its torrential downpours.
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So when Congress requested a report from FMCSA on the safety implications of the four HOS rule changes, FMCSA responded that the data was "inconclusive." While the number of truck driver inspections showing HOS violations and those that placed the driver out of service had each ticked up, the large truck crash rate and large truck fatality rate showed no statistically significant changes.
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Why the delay? To begin with, the speed limiter proposal generated 15,600 comments. FMCSA reads and catalogs each and every rulemaking comment. Even “form letters” are tallied. But rulemakings amount to more than vote counts. FMCSA must also consider the content of the comments received. Effective comments use facts, data, and direct personal experience or cite relevant studies.
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rules in late April, setting the stage for the state to completely ban the use of diesel-powered trucks. The CARB goal is that all fleets operating in that state will be 100% electric by 2035, 2040 or 2045, based on the size or type of truck.
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“Flags” are flying at the FMCSA. The agency is “flagging” motor carriers which have not updated their MCS-150 forms within the past two-years. Those motor carriers will receive closer scrutiny from the federal government and its law enforcement partners. Closer scrutiny is not always a good thing. Read why is FMCSA so concerned about a paperwork requirement.
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The Final Rule says that employers may now choose to use either oral fluids or urine samples for any federally-required drug tests. Each methodology is accurate and now both are legally accepted. The choice of which methodology to use is up to the employer, not the employee. Oral fluids testing is a practical solution for roadside, post-crash and reasonable suspicion tests of truck drivers where timely access to a facility for collection of a urine sample may not be possible.
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NHTSA makes it clear that the side underride guards it is considering are not the “lateral protective devices” common in Europe. Carriers use those devices to prevent pedestrians and cyclists from entering the space under a truck trailer. The devices under consideration are also not the very light-weight airflow deflectors seen on semitrailers in the U.S. as a fuel efficiency measure. No other country requires side underride guards.
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FMCSA is proposing to modify the description of 11 of the 16 crash categories and to add four new crash categories to the Crash Preventability Determination Program, according to a Federal Register notice. The agency says this should expand the number of eligible crash submissions and help FMCSA fine-tune the Safety Measurement System process.
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Is this the right time to apply for bypass service? Isn’t FMCSA redoing all the CSA safety calculations? Wasn’t the agency asking for input on Universal Electronic Identifiers last fall? Now is a good time – because there is never a bad time to improve your fleet safety. Improved safety may qualify your fleet for PrePass, but, even more importantly, improved safety saves lives, saves money, avoids crashes, retains good truck drivers, and brings more business. So, start now!
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With this latest PrePass integration, fleets will experience increased driver satisfaction and fewer stops at weigh stations while enjoying an award-winning fleet management system, providing everything motor carriers need for a safe, compliant, and efficient operation. In addition, fleets receive real-time driver safety ALERTS™ for work zones, traffic congestion, dangerous slowdowns, available truck parking, traffic incidents, rest areas, gusty winds, steep grades, truck parking, and no commercial vehicle areas.
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In the new PrePass whitepaper, “How to Prevent a Truck Crash from Becoming a Catastrophe," motor carriers will learn that fleets have distinct advantages when truck-involved accidents do occur. Principal among those advantages is that the motor carrier, through its truck drivers, often knows about the accident first and can take photos and gather facts before others -- and their attorneys -- ever get involved.
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Truck net weights are coming under assault. And the threat comes not from an economic competitor, but from state and federal regulators. In this two-part blog series, we look at the efforts to regulate electric trucks, and the impending federal rulemaking on side underride guards, both from the weight standpoint. Learn more in this edition of the PrePass Insider newsletter.
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Listen to this latest edition of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as Brandon Wiseman of Trucksafe Consulting discusses how CBD use can lead to truck drivers testing positive for marijuana, the repercussions of a positive drug test, if CBD use by truckers can lead to impaired driving, and more.
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Watch this video as Bob Trent of PrePass spoke with Heavy Duty Trucking magazine in an episode of “HDT Leadership Insights” about potential pitfalls in automatic electronic tolling and how motor carriers can avoid problems.
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The football season may be over – at least for colleges and the NFL - but “flags” are flying at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The agency is “flagging” motor carriers which have not updated their MCS-150 forms within the past two-years. Those motor carriers will receive closer scrutiny from the federal government and its law enforcement partners. Closer scrutiny is not always a good thing.
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Regulations that add weight to a trucking combination effectively restrict the net weight available to carry cargo (the demand side). When the “supply side” net weights are reduced, either freight rates must go up or trucking profit margins go down to accommodate the “demand side” cargo. At some point, shrinking net weights may require more trucks to haul freight. In the highly competitive trucking industry, that would squeeze slim profit margins even more.
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In this two-part series, we will look at the efforts to regulate electric vehicles, specifically electric trucks, and the impending federal rulemaking on side underride guards, both from the weight standpoint. While those regulatory changes are not proposed with the intent of reducing truck net weights - and potentially some carriers’ profit margins - the economic impacts are real, but seldom discussed.
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This annual award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial vehicle driver. IDEA drivers distinguish themselves conspicuously and beyond the call of duty through long-term achievement in safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction. Nominated drivers must be of personal character beyond reproach without any disqualifying behavior.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a proposed 9% decrease in UCR fees beginning next year. That reduction follows the 31% decrease carriers enjoyed in 2023. Due to changes in how FMCSA will estimate UCR fees in the future, it looks likely that the fees will increase in 2025.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding the timeframe in which it will notify motor carriers of a change in a driver’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse information. Previously, the clearinghouse only sent a notification when a change regarding motor carrier’s driver occurred within 30 days of a pre-employment query. Now the clearinghouse will send notifications of all changes occurring within 12 months of a pre-employment query or the annual queries a motor carrier must conduct on each driver.
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Speaking at the Truckload Carriers Association meeting in Orlando, Florida earlier this month, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is still considering hair testing for drugs. HHS will make the “revised proposed guidance” available for public viewing by summer of this year.
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We read and hear much about ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mentions it in the Tech-Celerate program. FMCSA rulemakings and truck manufacturer literature frequently highlight ADAS, from automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems to lane-keeping assist, and camera-based mirror systems. Advanced driver assistance systems can reduce human error, help improve road safety, and make truck driving a little less dangerous. But for ADAS to achieve those goals, there needs to be a greater emphasis on the most important words in ADAS – driver assistance.
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For those not familiar, the split sleeper berth rule allows commercial drivers to split their mandatory 10-hour rest breaks into two non-consecutive segments and still reset their substantive time limits. The shorter of the two segments must be at least two hours long. The longer of the two must be at least seven hours long, and the total must equal at least 10 hours combined. Learn how the split sleeper berth rule can benefit both drivers and truck fleets by offering flexibility in hours-of-service compliance.
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International Roadcheck runs from May 16-18, 2023. The event is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world, with nearly 15 trucks and motorcoaches inspected, on average, every minute across North America, according to CVSA. In 2022, during International Roadcheck, CVSA-certified inspectors conducted 59,026 inspections and placed 12,456 commercial motor vehicles and 3,714 commercial motor vehicle drivers out of service.
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The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a broad ban on non-compete agreements between employers and workers, as well as a requirement to rescind existing non-compete clauses. This FTC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would apply to businesses in all industries, including trucking. Learn what those in the trucking industry need to know about this plan and more.
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In many places, snow may be giving way to rain and daytime temps edging above the freezing mark. Yes, your breath may still emerge in a fog, but it’s a sigh of relief that the worst may over… or is it? Because the transition from winter storms to clear roads often brings another hazard – ice. And dealing with the icy conditions that follow a winter storm brings additional awareness.
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Electronic logging devices have been part of trucking life since 2016. The FMCSA allows ELD providers to self-certify and register their devices. FMCSA will revoke an ELD’s registration if the device does not meet the agency’s minimum standards. Some ELD providers also choose to self-revoke their device’s registration. Not sure whether your ELD is “registered” or “revoked”?
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast as we discuss new efforts, including legislation, to help create more parking places so truck drivers can safely get their rest. Host Evan Lockridge talks with David Heller of the Truckload Carriers Association about how much the lack of available truck parking costs drivers and fleets, how the latest federal infrastructure funding package may address the problem, and even a solution Congress is discussing.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published its Significant Rulemaking Report, listing the new regulations anticipated in 2023 from all U.S. Transportation Department regulatory agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Now we can view the entire panoply of expected new trucking rules in 2023. The latest edition of the Unified Regulatory Agenda was released in January 2023 by the White House. In addition to the “significant” rulemakings, the following are expected from FMCSA and NHTSA.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse reported a 32% increase in positive truck driver tests for marijuana in 2022 compared to the year before. The National Transportation Safety Board states that marijuana and its derivatives, including CBD, remain ill-advised for truck drivers and other DOT-regulated workers, can impair safe driving, and result in drug test violations.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing changes to the Safety Measurement System, as published in a lengthy and detailed notice. The SMS comprises the mathematical system in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program used to calculate motor carrier safety ratings and assign intervention levels. FMCSA is envisioning numerous and substantive changes to the SMS.
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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a broad ban on the use of non-compete clauses between employers and workers, as well as a requirement to rescind existing non-compete clauses. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would apply to businesses in all industries, including trucking. Here is what those in the trucking industry need to know.
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The California Air Resources Board has announced its proposed Advanced Clean Fleets program. A hallmark of ACF was the mandatory purchase of zero-emission trucks when replacing vehicles. For some fleets, that requirement would kick in as early as 2024. However, as an option, affected carriers could choose to convert from 10% to 50% of their California fleet to zero-emission trucks by 2031
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With all the financial challenges trucking continues to face - high diesel prices, soft freight rates, increasing insurance and labor costs – there is one you may not have thought about. Toll costs. But you may not need to take the full brunt of toll increases. You do not need to bear the burden of the toll differential every system imposes on toll-by-plate transactions. You can save money on tolls by using a transponder. The same transponder you use to bypass weigh stations.
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While CSA was an improvement over its predecessor safety evaluation program, trucking industry reviewers noted its weaknesses. Not every BASIC, for example, was a good predictor of future crashes, and the assignment of violation severity could be arbitrary.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement financial responsibility policies for freight brokers and freight forwarders. The proposed changes, FMCSA asserts, would benefit motor carriers when dealing with the small percentage of brokers and freight forwarders who do not meet their regulatory obligations and withhold payments to carriers.
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When we listen to truck drivers throughout the industry, we learn about many opportunities for improvement. Listening is exactly what the American Transportation Research Institute does every year in its Top Industry Issues survey. In 2022, over 4,200 industry stakeholders across North America responded to the ATRI survey. The largest percentage of respondents, 42.7%, were professional truck drivers.
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Failing to pay a small toll on time can lead to a $500 problem as penalties and late fees quickly add up. A 100-truck fleet can easily incur a $1 million problem with a single tolling agency. Motor carriers may not even realize a toll problem exists until it is too late. Fleets must wrangle control of their toll spending to protect their profitability. The PrePass webinar, “How to Keep Toll Costs from Eating into Your Truck Fleet’s Bottom Line,” shares practical tips to keep fleet toll costs in check.
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Anyone who lived through this last year would not be surprised at the OMB result – inflation was at a 40-year high, and now, so too is the adjustment in civil penalties. Effective immediately, penalties have gone up a whopping 7.745%. That includes the civil penalties levied by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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In a new PrePass whitepaper “Learn How Weigh Station Bypass Adds Up to Big Savings on Time, Fuel, and Money,” we look at five typical interstate truck routes. With each route, you will see the exact weigh stations that allow trucks to bypass using either the PrePass transponder or the PrePass app and the corresponding savings in time, fuel, and dollars that quickly accumulate, even with a single truck.
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Sales of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) continue growing by leaps and bounds. And their increasing popularity is likely putting more truckers and motor carrier fleets at risk. Until the Food & Drug Administration or other federal agencies tighten their regulations on CBD products, the risk of testing positive for marijuana after using CBD products is real.
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The PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Read about: New Trucking Regulations You Can Expect in 2023, FMCSA Seeks to Modify Emergency Exemptions, Get More Bypass Location Coverage with the PrePass App and more!
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Existing federal regulations grant an automatic 30-day exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Relief efforts go into effect whenever the president, a state governor, or FMCSA declares an emergency. FMCSA is proposing to modify the relief automatically granted and the length of time those exemptions are available.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast as we discuss anticipated rules when it comes to truck speed limiters; truck driver drug and alcohol testing; universal IDs for trucks; independent contractors (owner-operators); the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program; and much more! Hear from former FMCSA Deputy Administrator Warren Hoemann, now a PrePass regulatory consultant, on what these changes could mean for both truck drivers and motor carriers.
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PrePass Safety Alliance acquired the technology firm that Murray will lead in June 2022. Since its inception 30 years ago, the connected vehicle organization acted as the primary vendor for the Alliance and has been held by a succession of commercial giants, including Lockheed Martin, Xerox, and Conduent. In 2018, it was spun off as a stand-alone company named CVO, which has been rebranded as PrePass.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a 24-month extension of the deadline for full enforcement of the REAL ID. The deadline had been May 3, 2023, less than five months away. Now full enforcement of the REAL ID will begin May 7, 2025. While a REAL ID is not necessary to simply drive on the highway, possessing a REAL ID opens more business opportunities for commercial drivers.
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A look at the U.S. Department of Transportation Significant Rulemaking Report coupled with new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration efforts in 2022 leads to one conclusion: 2023 will be a very big year for trucking regulations! Here are the likely 2023 rulemakings and government actions by category.
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Motor carriers and professional truck drivers are essential to our lives. As a law enforcement officer, I saw the hard-working folks in trucking as a partner in highway safety and often in emergency response. Still, there were those times when my colleagues and I were left wondering, “How did that carrier ever get on the road?”
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At the beginning of 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration forecast several important rulemakings that did not come to full fruition. FMCSA would, according to the Fall 2021 edition of the Unified Regulatory Agenda, adopt regulations imposing time or mileage limits on the personal conveyance use of commercial motor vehicles, automatic emergency braking, and a re-examination of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program the agency uses to evaluate motor carrier safety.
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When you have done more than just taking care of operations, when you have taken care of your staff, do one more thing and write a holiday letter to the truck driver families. Share all the steps you and your team take in the interest of truck driver safety. Tell them how the time and hard work of their special person means that others will enjoy a better holiday season and a brighter new year.
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Is that “dispatch service” helping a motor carrier secure new business operating as a “bona fide agent” of the carrier or is it a “broker”? An important distinction when the latter comes with the required broker authority and a $75,000 bond or trust fund.
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Cars and trucks do share the road, so how manufacturers equip future cars will impact the interaction between the two types of vehicles. Second, what National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends for cars today may say much about what they look to develop for trucks tomorrow.
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The U. S. Department of Transportation recently released its Significant Rulemaking Report. It covers prospective actions that would: have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, adversely affect a sector of the economy, or have possible other outcomes. This report shows there are six possible new rulemaking actions by the FMCSA that would meet this standard.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is exploring a device that would allow roadside enforcement to electronically identify and perhaps monitor the condition of drivers and commercial motor vehicles on the highway. But it is also raising a lot of questions.
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The recent Significant Rulemaking Report from the U. S. Department of Transportation shows three truck-specific rulemakings at NHTSA. As a reminder, “significant” rulemakings come with a major economic impact or may interfere with the plans of other regulatory agencies, such as FMCSA. In other words, the “significant” rulemaking label means “pay attention.”
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Beginning Jan. 6, 2023, prospective employers must not conduct manual inquiries. Instead, they must make electronic pre-employment queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. There are three things to bear in mind. Read more in this PrePass blog.
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Winter driving conditions mean all you and your team’s planning and preparation will be put into practice. Hopefully, you sat down with your dispatchers and drivers last spring and ran through the lessons learned over the previous winter – which roads proved troublesome in winter weather, which of the usual parking spots filled up when the snow fell, and which customer locations required a little extra time to reach.
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Each spring and fall, the federal government publishes its Unified Regulatory Agenda listing the status of current and intended rulemaking activities for federal agencies. While the Fall 2022 edition of the Unified Regulatory Agenda has yet to make an appearance, the U. S. Department of Transportation just released its Significant Rulemaking Report.
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Even for motor carriers who do not operate LCVs, this ICR should be a timely reminder: Commercial Driver’s License classes, endorsements, and training requirements differ by type of truck and cargo. Having the right driver in the right truck is a common-sense safety step. It’s so basic that it is part of the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICS), called Driver Fitness, in the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
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In its 184-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the U.S. Department of Labor proposes a multi-factor economic realities test that weighs six factors in determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor (owner-operator). This approach abandons the emphasis placed by the previous Administration on two “core” factors – the nature and degree of control over the work and the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss – which often favor independent contractors.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we explore what’s in an FMCSA plan to require electronic IDs for trucks, if there are any benefits to it, how this would effect truck inspections and more. Joining host Evan Lockridge is Steve Vaughn, director of field operations for PrePass Safety alliance, and a former commercial law enforcement chief.
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A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to escalate. In fact, nuclear verdicts—those verdicts over $10 million—against trucking companies have skyrocketed 967% in the last 15 years, according to research from the American Transportation Research Institute. “That is pretty frightening. These verdicts outpace increases in health care costs and inflation,” said Paul Enos, CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association during the PrePass webinar “Rebalancing the Scales of Justice with Tactical Training in Trucking Litigation Defense.”
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to consider requiring all interstate commercial motor vehicles to have devices installed that electronically transmit driver, carrier, and truck data. These "universal identification devices" would allow roadside enforcement to identify and perhaps even monitor the condition of drivers and CMVs on the highway. Read more and submit your comments about this proposal.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for public feedback when it comes to the effectiveness of its entry-level driver training and third-party examiners regulations. Comments are due by Nov. 21, 2022.
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FMCSA seeks approval through an Information Collection Request, to continue requiring motor carriers who lease or interchange equipment with others to maintain a written lease. That lease should describe the equipment and specify the start and end time and date of the transfer. FMCSA rules also mandate that the acquiring carrier identify/mark the equipment as being in its service.
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In late September, the USDOT convened a meeting of the National Coalition of Truck Parking and unveiled a “Truck Parking Development Handbook,” designed to help states plan and build new truck parking capacity. Of equal importance to states willing to tackle the truck parking shortage was a USDOT memorandum describing in detail the funding categories where truck parking is an eligible expenditure and how states can access those funds.
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November may change some of our elected officials. Party control may shift here or there. One thing the elections won’t change, though, is safety. While we in trucking focus intently on the details of government regulations, in the broad picture, those regulations have remained remarkably consistent over time regardless of the party in power.
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FMCSA looks to compile questions and concerns to help it evaluate how commercial drivers in a driving simulator setting respond to increasing levels of truck automation. As the automated truck does more of the “driving” itself, the commercial driver “takes on a more supervisory role” and may engage in non-driving tasks. Upon alert from the vehicle, the driver may need to quickly achieve “situational awareness” and “resume full control of the vehicle.”
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While Roadcheck has an annual focus, the inspections conducted are predominantly comprehensive Level I and Level V inspections, meaning all vehicle systems and often a review of driver operating credentials and requirements. So, a look back at Roadcheck results from recent year reveals trend lines, showing where commercial vehicle law enforcement and the trucking industry must improve highway safety together.
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Whatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms, and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information. Details about personal conveyance, COVID-19 waivers for trucking and pulsating brake lights on trucks.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to consider requiring all interstate commercial motor vehicles, trucks, and buses, to have devices installed that electronically transmit the identity of the vehicle. These “unique identification devices” (UIDs), also known as “universal identification devices,” would allow roadside enforcement to identify and perhaps even monitor the condition of CMVs on the highway.
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Your motor carrier DOT safety rating determines whether you are authorized to operate in interstate or intrastate commerce. It can also have significant influence on your customer relationships, negatively affect your insurance premiums and whether you’re eligible to participate in weigh station bypass service, such as PrePass. In other words, if you let your safety rating slip or fail to improve a poor rating, it can be more expensive and increasingly difficult for your trucking operation to function.
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Now that California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5 has taken effect, changes are quickly happening for many owner-operator truckers inside and outside the Golden State. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and hear what changes are happening and are expected to happen in the coming months and years.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to improve the clarity of existing regulations on electronic logging devices. The agency also wants to address some technical specification issues in response to trucking industry concerns. What FMCSA is apparently trying to avoid are rambling responses or general debate about the need for ELDs or comments on current hours of service rules.
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Register for “Truck to Success,” sponsored by PrePass. This three-day, in-depth training program provides step-by-step guidance from the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association. The OOIDA Foundation, the educational and research affiliate of OOIDA, is offering this seminar on Oct. 25-27, 2022. You can attend either in person at the Courtyard by Marriott in Blue Springs, Missouri, or online via Zoom.
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One would think that the trucking industry would welcome an FMCSA announcement of reduced UCR fees, but this year’s decision was surprisingly contentious. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association challenged several aspects of the UCR board’s decision-making process. OOIDA sits as a voting member on that board.
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As administrator, Hutcheson leads approximately 1,100 agency employees, 900 of whom work in the four regional service centers and the division offices in each state, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. President Biden earlier nominated Meera Joshi to head up FMCSA, but she withdrew her nomination in late 2021 to take a position with the New York City Mayor’s Office.
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Motor carriers and truck drivers may feel that law enforcement singles them out while other seemingly unsafe operators continue down the road. And truckers would be right – commercial motor vehicles are the largest objects in the traffic stream, often like that towering weed amid the smaller plants.
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INFORM Safety is easy-to-use data visualization software, available to PrePass customers at no extra charge. INFORM Safety takes the very same data that the FMCSA uses to evaluate motor carrier safety and displays it in graphics and visual images, guiding the user to the underlying root causes of safety problems -- all without the tedious downloading and sorting of federal files. Does INFORM Safety work out there in the real world? Join us as we look at three cases of motor carriers using INFORM Safety to address safety issues.
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Members of The Trucking Alliance already utilize hair testing for their truck drivers. They believe that hair testing can detect the “lifestyle” drug user in a way that urine testing cannot. But because hair testing is not yet federally approved these motor carriers cannot share hair test results with the clearinghouse or with other carriers. They must also continue to conduct and report urine tests.
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After holding public hearings and gathering advice from its Medical Review Board, the FMCSA has posted a new, proposed Medical Examiner’s Handbook. The agency is asking for public comment by Sept. 30, 2022.
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In this two-part series, we look at three common interstate truck routes and demonstrate the cumulative savings that bypassing weigh stations with PrePass provides. In the first part, we examined the western route between Salt Lake City, UT and Riverside, CA. Now we tackle a truck route in the East and another cross-country.
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In this two-part series, we will look at three common interstate truck routes – one in the West, one in the East, and one cross-country. Using conservative estimates of time, fuel and labor costs saved, the series will show why participation in PrePass has a cumulative impact much greater than just bypassing that one problem scale.
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Safety is more than knowing how to drive a truck and follow the rules. Safety demands focus and attention. That means eliminating the distractions every new employee faces so that your new truck driver can keep their eyes on the road and mind on the task at hand.
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Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn which myths about weigh station bypass service simply are not true and how they may cost you time, money and even fuel. Host Evan Lockridge talks with PrePass Regional Director Terry Maple, former superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration once again considering the idea of mandating speed limiters on most tractor-trailers, PrePass examines use of the devices in different parts of the world. In Part One we looked at speed limiter mandates in other countries. In this part, we review research and results in many of the more than 30 countries with speed limiters and what the future may hold there and elsewhere.
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The debate over speed limiters on trucks has returned. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened a 2016 rulemaking on the issue in May of 2022. Experience with truck speed limiters can be found in other countries, where mandates on trucks (as well as on other vehicles) date as far back as the 1990’s. In Part One we look at speed limiter mandates in other countries. In all, 30-plus countries have speed limiter mandates.
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The rationale for truck size and weight limits does not designate what those size and weight limits should be. That’s because we do live in a world of innovation. Different parts of the country and different industries see the need for regional or industry-specific truck size and weight limits.
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Consider this article similar to a physician’s advice about your health as a motor carrier – including the health of your equipment and safety program. Truck size and weight affect the health of all three. Truck size and weight, as the word “and” indicates, comes in two parts. But why, in this world of innovation, do we even have truck size and weight limits?
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Brake-related violations comprise the largest percentage of all out-of-service vehicle violations cited during roadside inspections, according to CVSA. Last year’s three-day International Roadcheck data showed brake systems and brake adjustment violations accounted for 38.9% of all vehicle out-of-service violations, the most of any category of vehicle violations.
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The ghosts of tire treads past haunt the berms of interstates. The useful life runs out and the tread comes off. Amid the debris are the shards of blown tires. In congested areas, lost treads and blown tires can make contact nearby vehicles. Blown tires and lost treads can cause claims against your trucking company. Fault is not automatic. You can defend against the claims.
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PrePass partners with leading telematics and navigation service providers to integrate the PrePass weigh station bypass application into one device. Now trucking companies who choose these solutions from Garmin, Geotab, Omnitracs, or Pedigree Technologies can also receive PrePass on-screen notifications of upcoming weigh stations and bypass decisions. One device, one screen, and only one log-on.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently said it was moving forward with a proposal to require the use of speed limiters on most trucks after an earlier plan sat idle for years. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast from PrePass as host Evan Lockridge gives you answers to some frequently asked questions that have come up about this new speed limiter proposal.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently published four Information Collection Requests in the Federal Register. These are four opportunities to make sure that FMCSA and NHTSA continue to get the right information in the right way. These ICRs also provide a chance to suggest changes, such as in the content or in the mechanics of data collection.
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What should truck drivers do when they spot an emergency? Here is advice for fleet managers to share with their drivers. Wise advice from law enforcement officials, who are often the next to arrive on the scene.
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Glancing at the regulatory plate of the trucking-related regulatory agencies - the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration - as listed in the Spring Edition of the Unified Regulatory Agenda, the rulemaking menu is very full. Here is a look at upcoming rulemakings.
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PrePass Safety Alliance, the non-profit provider of PrePass weigh station bypass and other advanced truck safety and toll payment technologies has announced the acquisition of CVO Holding Company LLC.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed a rulemaking, upgrading the rear underride guard standards on newly-manufactured trailers and semitrailers with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more. Previous Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) called for rear underride guards to withstand a 30 mph impact from a passenger car, in which 50% of the width of the passenger motor vehicle overlaps the rear of the trailer or semitrailer.
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Over the next two years federal regulators are expected to propose new trucking regulations that will significantly alter the world in which professional drivers, motor carriers, and trucks operate. Precisely how these regulations come about – their timing, cost, and content – are strongly affected by politics, the economy and by you, through your comments to the rulemaking dockets. Learn about these possible new trucking rules.
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Toward the end of 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may release a proposed rulemaking for fully-automated (autonomous) trucks, according to the head of FMCSA’s technology division. But considering the complexity of autonomous vehicles (AV) – both cars and trucks - that schedule is not locked in. Why? The USDOT maintains a technology-neutral stance, relying on the “marketplace of ideas” for advancement of technology, making the uniformity provided by federal regulations difficult to achieve.
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The first major revision of U.S. container trade laws since 1998 becomes law while drawing praise from the trucking industry. The bill dealing with supply chain issues and international maritime commerce drew support from a host of trade associations, including the American Trucking Associations and the Harbor Trucking Association.
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A new whitepaper from PrePass, “The Top 20 Trucker Hours of Service Violations & How to Avoid Them,” addresses responsibility for HOS compliance, from the top on down. Then, using the top 20 HOS violations from FMCSA’s database, shows four simple steps motor carriers and drivers can take to eliminate or reduce many of those violations.
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Enforcement notices the actions of a professional truck driver more than those of other drivers. That’s because an 18-wheeler is the biggest vehicle on the road and it is easy to spot, not only by the officer but also by all people on the roadway. Most times, it is something the trucker did or didn’t do in traffic. Oftentimes, it is something the truck driver does without thinking… and therein lies the problem.
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This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will patrol roadways throughout that week, issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors. Officers will look for violations such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, and drunk or drugged driving.
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This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report provides only a preliminary analysis of year-to-year fatality numbers over multiple categories and does not draw conclusions as to the direct cause of the crashes. But some groups are responding to the rise in fatal crashes by advancing their preferred solutions.
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Listen to the new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast from PrePass as host Evan Lockridge talks with Tom Kloza, long-time fuel and oil analyst with the Oil Price Information Service. They discuss the causes of the recent diesel price spike, the reasons diesel has grown so much more expensive than gasoline, whether solutions to provide price relief will actually work and much more.
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Diesel prices are at or near record highs and there is no indication as to when they may return to more typical levels. That creates a hardship on trucking operations of all sizes. Fortunately, there are some ways you can help reduce how much your motor carrier operation is spending on fuel.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responding to the COVID-19 variants and to supply chain challenges by again extending its emergency declaration. The updated emergency declaration now runs through Aug. 31, 2022. The prior emergency declaration expired on May 31, 2022. Like the previous version of the COVID-19 emergency declaration this updated FMCSA response grants motor carriers and truck drivers relief only from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Part 395.3, the maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles, with certain restrictions.
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In 2012, Congress passed the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, better known as MAP-21. Within that transportation bill, one section made it unlawful for any transportation entity – motor carrier, shipper, receiver, transportation intermediary – to coerce truck drivers to operate in violation of certain federal safety regulations. FMCSA does more than just count the number of coercion complaints; it often uses them as the basis for motor carrier audits and investigations, an increasing number of which are performed remotely.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced that the application process is now open for communities of all sizes to apply for $1 billion in funding to help ensure safe streets and roads and address the national roadway safety crisis, including reducing crashes involving commercial vehicles.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is creating a special task force to examine truck lease agreements. The group will look at lease and lease-purchase agreements among motor carriers, leasing companies, owner-operators, and drayage drivers. The Infrastructure Bill, passed in late 2021, granted FMCSA authority to create the Truck Leasing Task Force. The 10-member TLTF will examine many areas related to truck leasing arrangements.
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Vehicle inspections range from minor inconveniences to major disruptions, depending on the inspection type and what inspectors find, stressed Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations for PrePass, during the webinar “Improve Inspector Relationships. Improve Truck Inspection Results.” The former enforcement officer with the California Highway Patrol and past president of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance gave insight into inspections from both sides of the desk. He advised fleets to take four steps to improve fleet safety scores and avoid inspections.
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Toll changes happen on the fly, but the actual bills often arrive weeks or months later. By then, most fleets lack a good way to reconcile toll data with dispatch data. As a result, fleets pay more for tolls than they should. Doing so can have a massive impact on the bottom line. Effectively managing truck toll costs requires combining data collected by your toll payment provider with data from your transportation management system.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we discuss the results of this study with Andrew Balthrop, research associate at the University of Arkansas. He talks with host Evan Lockridge about why some groups in trucking had more crashes after the ELD mandate took effect, how the devices greatly reduced one type of hours of service violation, and more.
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PrePass Safety Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pedigree Technologies that brings PrePass, North America’s leading preclearance program, to the OneView® platform. With this latest PrePass integration, fleets will experience increased driver satisfaction due to fewer inspection stops while enjoying an award-winning fleet management system, providing everything motor carriers need for a safe, compliant, and efficient operation.
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The special focus on Roadcheck in 2022 is wheel ends. So, what is so special about wheel ends? Wheel end components include the wheels, rims, hubs, and tires on a commercial motor vehicle. Historically, violations involving those components account for about one-quarter of the vehicle out-of-service violations discovered during International Roadcheck.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has filed a Advance Notice of Supplemental Proposed Rulemaking, also called a Notice of Intent. This signals that the agency will develop a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, by reopening the speed limiter rulemaking from September 2016. Public comments to the ANSPR are due by June 3, 2022. The FMCSA ANSPR seeks public comments on a series of questions intended to help the agency develop its SNPRM.
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a second time to more clearly define the term “personal conveyance” in hours of service regulations. CVSA does not object to personal conveyance itself. However, it is asking FMCSA to add a maximum distance or time limit on the use of personal conveyance.
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The sheer number of toll agencies and stations complicate managing toll payments. If motor carriers cannot wrangle these numbers, their financial risks quickly compound. Trucking firms must factor toll charges into their routing and dispatch decisions. It can have an enormous impact on profitability if you’re not able to identify and reclaim those additional toll charges.
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Many times, federal regulatory agencies give a heads-up of an upcoming rulemaking before laying out actual regulatory language in what's called an ICR. An Information Collection Request is where an agency seeks permission to gather new information and data from the public. This approach means an agency wants information and data to administer and evaluate a new program or a new regulation. In other words, an ICR signals that something is in the works.
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According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, provincial regulators and the trucking industry need more time to comply. In Canada, the ten provinces and three territories must legislatively adopt national trucking regulations before enforcement can occur within their borders. Four of those provinces, Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland, plus the Northwest Territories, have yet to pass the required legislation.
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Whatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms, and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, "Trucking Things to Know Now," PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information.
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Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we discuss new drug testing rules with Dan Horvath, vice president of safety policy at the American Trucking Associations. He discusses proposals that will allow for the use of oral fluids and hair when it comes to mandatory drug testing. Horvath also talks about what this will mean for both truck drivers and motor carriers and why these changes are happening.
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April 11-15, 2022 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. This is worth noting because we can all use a reminder at the start of road construction season to take extra care when driving through work zones. It’s a sad fact, but work zone crashes and fatalities continue to increase. In 2019, the last full year for statistics, there were 762 fatal crashes with 842 fatalities in work zones nationally. Those numbers represent, respectively, a 9.8% and a 7.6% increase over the previous three-year average.
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations through May 20th for the 2022 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance. “This annual award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously and beyond the call of duty through the achievement of safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction for an extended period of time,” said CVSA.
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In the trucking industry and commercial vehicle law enforcement, we have become accustomed to federal agencies, like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, creating regulations. We often forget that we have the power to petition for a new rule as well. One company didn't forget. Daimler Trucks North America wanted its automatic emergency braking monitoring hardware installed on the inside of truck windshields.
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Tolling technology comes in two versions: toll by plate and toll by transponder. Both reduce delays and hassles of toll tickets and toll booths. However, toll by plate and toll by transponder accomplish collecting tolls very differently. And those differences can affect a motor carrier's bottom line greatly. Read about this in the PrePass whitepaper "The Pros and Cons of Truck Tolling by Plate."
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Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse shows a 10.2% increase with 58,215 drug violations in 2021. Those violations include driver refusals to submit to a test, drug test failures, and actual knowledge of a drug violation. However, 82% of the total for last year is due to positive drug tests. By far the most frequent substance identified in the positive drug tests was marijuana, followed distantly by cocaine.
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The Federal Highway Administration recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update regulations requiring states to certify the status of state law on the revocation or suspension of drug offenders’ driver’s licenses. The proposal seeks only to clarify existing law, but eight percent of a state’s federal highway funds are at stake. Money talks, so expect more attention to drugs and driving from the states.
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While the 2021 “Infrastructure Bill” failed to address truck parking directly, it increased funding to infrastructure accounts that can pay for truck parking. Many in the trucking industry believe the government must now take a serious look at this serious problem and spend some of those dollars on truck parking. A step in that direction may have just taken place.
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For the first time, more than 700,000 trucks from over 100,000 fleets chose to support PrePass Safety Alliance, the nonprofit public/private partnership that provides PrePass weigh station bypass and other truck safety and efficiency services. These motor carriers earn the opportunity to participate in PrePass and bypass weigh stations by maintaining current credentials and qualifying safety scores, making highways safer for all motorists.
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Truck driver fatigue starts in many ways. And just as many people have a role in preventing fatigue. It is in everyone’s interest that fatigue does not endanger driver health and highway safety. Fortunately, research conducted by medical and sleep scientists in Canada and the United States allowed development of the multi-faceted North American Fatigue Management Program.
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The plan would amend the drug testing procedures required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for truck drivers and other DOT agencies for employees in safety-sensitive positions. Once finalized, companies employing these safety-sensitive personnel would have two options for federally required drug testing: oral fluid samples or the existing urine samples. The oral fluid drug testing proposal is based on drug testing guidelines adopted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an arm of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department.
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Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we discuss different ways trucking fleets are offering alternatives to pay per mile. Leah Shaver tracks driver pay trends at the National Transportation Institute. She discusses why an increasing number of drivers want more than just pay per mile and the growing use of alternative pay programs. Shaver also talks about why these different pay packages are becoming more common and why carriers should think about evolving beyond a pay-per-mile model.
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In August 2021, a jury sent a strong message to the trucking industry. That message: “if trucking companies don’t follow the law, they will pay a high price.” In this case, $1 billion in wrongful death damages. This ten-figure damage award represents the highest “nuclear verdict” the industry has ever seen. Nuclear verdicts are jury awards higher than $10 million. Most often, though, they are not $1 billion. So, what happened that led to such a high figure in the case?
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UPDATED, Feb. 28, 2022 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has responded to the COVID-19 variants and to supply chain challenges by again extending its emergency declaration. The updated emergency declaration now runs through May 31, 2022. The prior emergency declaration expired on Feb. 28, 2022. Like the previous version of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, this updated FMCSA response grants motor carriers and truck drivers relief only from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Part 395.3, the maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles, with certain restrictions.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, FMCSA issued and extended waivers to ease the challenges that student drivers, truck driver trainers and state driver licensing agencies faced during periods of office closures, physical distancing and personnel shortages. Now, lawmakers have introduced two pieces of federal legislation making permanent some of the regulatory relief provided by those pandemic waivers and streamlining the truck driver credentialing process.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced the federal government’s new comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), fulfilling a promise to roll it out in January. What specifically does the NRSS mean for trucking? A glance at the NRSS explanations for just three of the objectives gives some indication of what lies ahead.
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A new PrePass whitepaper titled, “Top Benefits of INFORM Safety,” explains how to use INFORM Safety to identify and communicate fleet safety challenges. INFORM Safety is easy-to-use data visualization software that helps fleet safety professionals quickly identify: safety challenges identified through carrier BASICs scores; violations that are most frequent and where they happen; and trucks or drivers that may be need attention.
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State highway patrol officers answer the call every day. Perhaps, because of all we share, we in trucking can learn what steps the highway patrol takes to stay safe on the road. One law enforcement safety organization labeled highway patrol and other police work as “totally unpredictable and inherently dangerous.” No matter what conditions officers face, they remain focused on what they can control. That organization identified Five Tenets, items the officer can control, that lead to improved safety. Four of them speak directly to truck drivers.
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Fleets today must tackle tough issues including driver and technician shortages, truck parking, detention time, and compliance. That’s according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI’s) Top Trucking Industry Issues survey released in the fall of 2021. The good news is that technology and operational improvements can help fleets address many of these pressing issues. In a recent webinar, both PrePass and one of its partners, Geotab, presented solutions to the challenges outlined in the ATRI survey.
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PrePass Safety Alliance announced that PrePass weigh station bypass notifications will appear on the Garmin Instinct 2 – dēzl Edition, a rugged smartwatch created for professional truck drivers. The wearable helps increase efficiencies by providing bypass alerts when approaching a weigh station and encourages a healthy lifestyle with all-day health monitoring and workouts for short breaks.
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Truck drivers frequently complain about shippers and receivers forcing them to wait for excessive periods of time. But can anything be done to solve this age-old problem? Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we talk about possible solutions, including how electronic logging devices can help with Dave Huneryeager, recently retired president and CEO of the Tennessee Trucking Association.
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Whatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information.
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FMCSA published a Federal Register notice, summarizing public comments made when the agency first considered this program in 2020, and reviewed the program requirements as set out in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Although FMCSA did not seek further public comments in the Jan. 14 notice, it did say the notice constituted the legally required alert of its intention to begin a new program. The actual program start date has not been announced.
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Congress triggered several of these rulemakings when it passed the "infrastructure bill" that became law in late 2021. Others made their entrance in the Fall 2021 version of the Unified Regulatory Agenda. The advent of 2022 signals a good time to examine when FMCSA may call for public comments and begin gathering meaningful insight and data to help guide the outcomes.
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We learn the basics of a task because they form the foundation for success – in this case, for safety on the highway. “Slow down” and “Buckle up” fit well with “Keep your eyes on the road.” We easily remember these simple phrases. If we follow them, everyone benefits. Over time, though, drivers can come to think experience and ability compensate for deviation from basic safety practices. Unfortunately, that attitude can rise in parallel with increases in experience and ability, as a career driving trucks may provide. It may be time to reinforce the old “back to basics” messages with a reminder of why they work.
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Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones and other mobile devices may not connect to data services, including electronic logging devices. Once cellular carriers no longer support 3G networks, any electronic logging devices that rely on those networks will likely fail to meet the minimum requirements established by federal ELD technical specifications. This includes recording all required data elements and transferring ELD output files, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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As of Jan. 15, 2022, all truck drivers entering Canada, regardless of nationality, must be fully vaccinated and carry proof of their vaccination status using the ArriveCAN app. Canada still considers truck drivers “essential workers”, but that status no longer exempts them from the Canadian vaccine mandate. Truck drivers who have not met all the Canadian entry requirements will be turned away at the border.
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Listen to this latest episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks with Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant and former FMCSA official. They discuss different issues being considered by the agency. These include possible rules about automatic emergency braking, speed limiters, higher mandatory insurance levels, changes in hours of service rules and much more.
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Hindsight has a bad rap. Sure, it might sound good when we say “Hindsight is 20/20” but we only say that when something goes wrong. “Hindsight” has become the equivalent of “oops.” That’s because we use hindsight at exactly the wrong time. Instead of trotting out the retrospective approach when things go wrong, we should use it when things go right. Here’s a real-world example.
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The year 2022 is an election year. All 435 House seats and one-third of the evenly-divided Senate go up for election in November. During 2022, the actions of Congress, the White House and the regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and others, will be driven by and compared to their impact on the November elections. Two issues dominate today’s politics – and today’s trucking -- COVID-19 and its variants and the supply chain crisis. And both will factor in heavily when it comes to Uncle Sam creating and refining trucking regulations in 2022.
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Watch this webinar, “Using Technology to Solve Trucking's Top Industry Issues,” and learn how you can better address some of the biggest challenges your trucking business faces. Hear from two experts with PrePass and Geotab as they discuss ways your fleet can leverage technology and operational improvements to better address these pressing issues.
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"I think enforcement over the years has changed primarily in the way we look at the vehicles. Many federal rules were developed based on truck crashes and the belief that many of these crashes were caused by bad equipment on the trucks. Early on, equipment was an issue, but once a standard inspection was developed we saw an improvement in maintenance of the equipment. The focus today is more on drivers because we know they are the cause of most accidents."
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Every year pundits, commentators – and, yes, even PrePass – play the role of fearless forecaster. Of course, were we all that prescient, we would be rich and famous! Still, signs and indications provide a glimpse of what may lie ahead, and offer a reminder of the importance of planning for eventualities. So, when we look back on the now waning year of 2021, we got some things right and some not quite right. Let’s take a look at 2021 and what did happen in the trucking industry and the world of regulation.
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Previously, carriers received warning letters when their scores for this BASIC reached a threshold of 50% for passenger carriers, 60% for hazardous materials carriers or 65% for all other carriers. Now all carriers, regardless of category, will receive a warning letter when their Unsafe Driving BASIC score is 50% or above.
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Whatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information.
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Trucking business conditions in 2021 developed like no other year which resulted in new trends emerging that will shape the industry for years to come. Listen to the new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge looks at the biggest trends that emerged this year and are expected to continue into 2022 and beyond.
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System Transport, a motor carrier based in Washington state, carried the tree on a state-of-the-art Kenworth truck equipped with PrePass. The 84-foot tall White Fir nicknamed “Sugar Bear” “grew up” in the Six Rivers National Forest in California and began the 3,300-mile journey to the U.S. Capitol Building back on Oct. 29, 2021. PrePass helps make sure System Transport trucks arrive on time by allowing them to safely bypass weigh stations across the country.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a report showing the largest six-month increase ever recorded for traffic fatalities. It estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021, up 18.4% compared to the first six months of 2020.
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INFORM Tolling is an easy-to-use data visualization software tool that helps carriers quickly identify toll discrepancies and streamline the toll reconciliation process. Unlike the monthly mailed invoices carriers receive from multiple toll agencies, INFORM Tolling offers a single online statement, updated daily, allowing fleets to drill down on questionable toll transactions or analyze trends for operational improvement.
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After months of debate and negotiations, Congress passed a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill in November, one of the largest appropriations measures ever undertaken by Congress. And while not everyone is happy with the final version signed into law by President Biden, the legislation contains several trucking provisions worth noting.
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Transport Canada, the country’s equivalent of the U.S. Transportation Department, set a start date of June 12, 2021 to replace paper logs with electronic logging devices. The move by Transport Canada followed the required adoption of ELDs in the U.S. in 2017. But take note north of the border for differences in ELD regulations and hours of service rules.
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You know the image: the crisp uniform, the official badge and nameplate, the wide-brimmed hat. But beyond the image, fleet managers need to know three important things about the officers who enforce truck safety. Why? Because truck safety programs don’t succeed at a fleet just because of decisions made by one person. Safety is a team effort. And that means reaching out and looking beyond their uniform.
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Many motor carriers delay development of crash preventability determination programs out of fear of potential liability or the lack of bandwidth to manage them. But with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishing an official program of its own, many carriers are giving it a second thought. Watch this PrePass webinar, "The Benefits of Truck Crash Preventability Programs." Learn how to establish a program for your fleet and get details on the FMCSA’s crash preventability determination program.
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Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks with Tilden Curl, owner of Tecco Trucking and a member of the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association board of directors. They discuss the mistakes Tilden made early on in his nearly 30-year trucking career, what he learned from them, and why his business is now a success.
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Few truck operators hope to get pulled over for an inspection. Some motor carriers may not need the attention, but the results of these CVSA activities speak to overall safety conditions on the road – which everyone faces. And those results are worthy of notice. CVSA recently announced the results of three inspection events. Here is what they learned.
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Motor carriers required to participate in the Unified Carrier Registration program have until the end of the year to register and pay their fees. Otherwise, they face penalties that include losing the opportunity to bypass weigh stations. UCR enforcement will begin on Jan. 1, 2022. The UCR fee payment deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a carrier that operates cargo-carrying commercial vehicles that cross state and/or international lines, you must have a UCR. There has been no indication that this deadline will be extended.
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Positive drug test results among commercial drivers increased 13% from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. However, not all state driver licensing agencies are aware of these violations, and that’s a problem FMCSA is addressing with a new regulation.
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A special trucking career focus group, aimed at learning what messages are most effective for attracting the next generation of truck drivers, yielded some interesting results. The Trucking Careers Focus group came together earlier this year by the Nebraska Trucking Association and the Nebraska Trucking Foundation, in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the American Transportation Research Institute. The organizations were looking for ways to ease the shortage of truck drivers.
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My colleagues and I handed out a lot of tickets for violation of “the rules as written.” Those citations hopefully fulfilled the greater purpose of stopping or preventing unsafe behavior by truck drivers and motorists alike. We also witnessed firsthand that truck drivers are actually among the best companions law enforcement could have on the road.
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Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with Scott Sutarik of telematics equipment and service provider Geotab. They discuss how open platforms in telematics systems can lead to increased truck uptime as well as better truck safety and efficiency.
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The U.S. Congress is in the midst of debate over the “Infrastructure Bill.” At its core, the legislation is an appropriations measure that funds the U.S. Department of Transportation and its agencies, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. But once Congress allocates these funds – your federal tax dollars – just where does that money go? At FMCSA, nearly 60% of its funding goes right back out the door in the form of grants to states and local communities.
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Imagine federal safety regulations that fit your specific trucking operation and your specific equipment like a glove! Impossible? Most likely. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations offer a means to address those exceptions: an application for an exemption. An exemption can offer the opportunity to better tailor a safety regulation to a carrier’s specific needs or conditions.
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As a fleet owner or owner-operator, you likely appreciate the technologies built into your newer power units. They offer reduced maintenance costs, better fuel economy and improved communication with your drivers. You perhaps chose to qualify for other technological advances, like the electronic weigh station bypass service offered through PrePass. But, on the whole, this technology stuff may be a bit outside your wheelhouse. How do you tackle new trucking technology?
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The lack of adequate truck parking has been known for some time. Public attention, unfortunately, is directed to the issue only rarely. However, there are efforts underway to find money to build truck parking spaces and to save truck drivers and motor carriers time and money in locating them.
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PrePass has upgraded its mobile app ALERTS system to include critical traffic warnings across all U.S. continental states. In addition to weigh station bypass notifications, truck drivers receive PrePass ALERTS as they approach high-risk areas on the road, helping them to stay vigilant and reduce speed when applicable. Motor carriers and commercial vehicle compliance agencies also benefit from thousands of ALERTS that appear in-cab on the PrePass app.
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PrePass Safety Alliance recently upgraded the PrePass safety ALERTS™ system to include critical traffic warnings across all 48 contiguous states. Motor carriers and commercial vehicle compliance agencies now benefit from thousands of ALERTS that appear in-cab on the PrePass app.
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Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn what are the most common truck driver and truck equipment violations and why they happen. More importantly, you’ll discover how you can prevent such violations from happening to you or your trucks.
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Whatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information.
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PrePass Safety Alliance has announced that PrePass® weigh station bypass service is now available on the Geotab Marketplace, a go-to source for organizations seeking to better manage their fleets. This integration provides qualified motor carriers with a trusted and reliable option to expand bypass opportunities and help improve fleet safety and efficiency.
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PrePass weigh station bypass service is now available in the Geotab Marketplace. This integration provides qualified motor carriers a trusted and reliable option to expand bypass opportunities and help improve fleet safety and efficiency. The PrePass app works in the background on the Geotab Drive application, delivering passive audio and visual notifications as drivers approach weigh stations, available truck parking and hazardous areas.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have yet to release a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for automatic emergency braking (AEB) on new commercial motor vehicles. However, numerous indications point to automatic emergency braking as the next safety technology included on all new trucks, though it may not come via the government’s usual rulemaking process.
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There are different technology options for truck weigh station bypassing – transponders and mobile apps. But how do you determine which is best for your trucking operation, so you can save the most time and money? Watch this webinar, “Comparing Weigh Station Bypass Technologies. Which is Best?” and learn how to select the best technology for your operation and how to develop a return-on-investment model.
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 22-28. Throughout the week commercial motor vehicle inspectors will focus on truck brake systems and components. Every North American Standard Inspection includes brakes, so why devote a full week to them? Let’s start with the numbers...
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The Unified Regulatory Agenda captures all regulatory activity which is maintained by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the White House Office of Management and Budget. The White House updates that listing twice a year, spring and fall. OIRA just release the 2021 spring update. These Unified Regulatory Agenda updates offer a good opportunity to see what is “on the plate” at FMCSA, NHTSA or any other agency.
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For truckers and fleet personnel trying to figure out the federal trucking regulatory landscape, it can feel like an adventure movie. As if you’re Indiana Jones searching for the Lost Ark or you’re adrift in the Temple of Doom. But it doesn’t have to be. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as PrePass regulatory expert Warren Hoemann tells you how to best deal with expected new trucking rules and proposals from the FMCSA
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A new federal audit finds that many state driver licensing agencies are not quickly sharing information about traffic convictions by Commercial Driver’s License holders. Auditors also found that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is not properly conducting oversight of state CDL programs, as required by federal law. The Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation conducted the audit between November 2019 and May 2021.
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Motor carriers will benefit from this new partnership between PrePass Safety Alliance and Omnitracs LLC by receiving PrePass bypass and safety notifications on Omnitracs One enabled devices. This saves fleets time and money by keeping their drivers on the road, reducing bottom-line costs associated with idling time and fuel usage.
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