Phoenix (March 12, 2007) Beginning in March 2007, PrePass increased the frequency of its safety rating verifications to ensure e-clearance decisions are based on the most up-to-date information available. Today, checks are performed monthly, instead of the previous quarterly verification procedure.
According to Doug Donscheski MCSAP Administrator of Nebraska State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division and chairman of the PrePass safety enforcement committee, “PrePass is soundly grounded in our commitment to improving highway safety. Our decision to increase the frequency with which we verify carrier safety ratings is consistent with those safety objectives.”
PrePass® is a coast-to-coast system enabling qualified motor carriers to comply electronically with state weight, safety and credential requirements while traveling at normal highway speeds rather than stopping at state truck inspection facilities. Motor carrier participation is strictly voluntary and carrier eligibility is subject to state safety qualifications.
PrePass verifies the safety rating of participating carriers through data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Inspection Selection System (ISS2). Beginning late last year, ISS2 data updates became available on a monthly basis, making it feasible for PrePass to increase the frequency of its verifications.
“We would envision further accelerating our frequency of safety rating verifications as more timely information is made available by the US DOT,” said Richard P. Landis, president and CEO of HELP Inc, the public-private partnership that offers the PrePass service.
Launched in California in 1995, PrePass® is now operational at 277 locations in 27 states. More than 400,000 trucks have voluntarily enrolled in PrePass® to take advantage of the time and money saving benefits. In addition to California, 26 other states have deployed PrePass®: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.