31MarIn 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 (DTNA)
16MarMore than 700,000 trucks voluntarily support nonprofit PrePass Safety Alliance to make America’s highways safer, more efficient. PHOENIX – March 16, 2022 – 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
17FebFleet safety professionals understand the terminology of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s safety evaluation program. They can recite the meaning of government acronyms like CSA, BASICs and SMS. They recognize that an inflated Inspection Selection System (ISS) score can prevent their fleet from qualifying or remaining qualified for a
9FebDrivers will receive PrePass weigh station bypass alerts on the Instinct 2 – dēzl Edition, a rugged smartwatch designed for the trucking industry PHOENIX – February 9, 2022 – PrePass Safety Alliance announced today that PrePass weigh station bypass notifications will appear on the Garmin® Instinct® 2 – dēzlTM Edition,
20JanMobile 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
12OctGuest: Scott Sutarik, VP commercial vehicle solutions, Geotab The evolution of trucking telematics systems is speeding up thanks to two big developments, open platforms and application marketplaces. This means more data than ever is flowing from trucks on the road to motor carriers. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes
22SepBy Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance These days you will see many stories in the trucking media about technology. You will read about automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, speed limiters, intelligent trailers, and so on. You will see the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
14SepPrePass 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
14SepPrePass safety notification system now provides proactive, always-on traffic, work zone and speed ALERTS across the country to keep drivers safe and on time. PHOENIX – September 14, 2021 – PrePass Safety Alliance recently upgraded the PrePass safety ALERTS™ system to include critical traffic warnings across all 48 contiguous states.
31AugGeotab welcomes U.S. based PrePass to its Marketplace, helping save fleets time, fuel, and money. PHOENIX – August 31, 2021 – PrePass Safety Alliance today 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
26AugThe 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 (CMVs). However, numerous indications point to automatic emergency braking as the next safety technology included on all
23AugThere 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
