July 14th, 2021
Podcast #55: Coming Soon – Electronic Truck Inspections. What You Need to Know.

As the trucking industry continues evolving so are truck inspections, including how enforcement conducts them. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and find out how soon the new Level VIII truck inspections could head your way. In an interview with former law enforcement chief and current PrePass executive Steve Vaughn, you will also hear about the plan to electronically identify each and every truck as they’re going down the highway.

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July 8th, 2021
Trucking Legislation in House and Senate Infrastructure Bills

One of the few things Congress must do each session is fund the federal government. Generally, legislators accomplish that through appropriations measures for each of the 15 executive departments. Congress takes that opportunity to tell the departments how to use the taxpayer money appropriated. For trucking, that means Congressional directives to the FMCSA on new trucking regulations and to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on new vehicle standards.

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July 5th, 2021
The Truck Speed Limiter Debate Returns

After avoiding congressional leaders’ attention for several years, speed limiters on trucks are receiving renewed interest on Capitol Hill. House members Lucy McBath (D-GA) and John Katko (R-NY) recently reintroduced the “Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act.” The legislation would mandate U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) regulations requiring speed limiters on all new commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), and speed limiting technologies already installed on CMVs manufactured after 1992.

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June 30th, 2021
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Weigh Station Bypass Service

There are many good reasons to participate in a weigh station bypass program. That’s why smart and intelligent truckers seek to qualify and stay qualified for bypass. But now that you use PrePass, here are five ways to get the most out of it.

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June 24th, 2021
A Different Summer for Truck Driving

The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed personal travel during most of 2020. With the arrival of the “Summer of 2021” all indications show that passenger car travel will return with a vengeance. Motorists will bring more than the kids, dogs and beach blankets with them. Many will also bring dusty safe driving habits from lack of use. Perhaps the crowded road will lessen the temptation to speed. On the other hand, car and truck drivers alike will now need to pay more attention to each other’s presence.

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June 21st, 2021
Updated Whitepaper: Everything Truckers Need to Know About REAL ID, Upcoming License Deadlines

The deadline for states and U.S. territories to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses has been extended to May 3, 2023, after which many federal agencies will only accept REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards for official purposes. PrePass offers a guide to the ins and outs of these heightened identification and security credentials.

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