Dallas(August 25, 2006) – PrePass and BestPass are now offered as a package to motor carriers with fleets of less than five trucks, enabling small motor carriers to enjoy single device interoperability between weigh station bypass and toll collection systems using a single BestPass transponder.

“Each day carriers waste valuable time and money at toll booths and weigh stations.  Carriers still paying cash for tolls may be spending up to 30 percent more than necessary, as well as wasting time and fuel,” according to Bill Joyce, CEO of BestPass.  “The same is true at weigh stations, which cost carriers about $5.00 for every unnecessary stop,” said Dick Landis, president and CEO of HELP Inc., which offers the PrePass service.

PrePass is a sophisticated technology that enables qualified motor carriers to comply electronically with state weight, safety and credential requirements at highway speeds.  Motor carrier participation is strictly voluntary and carrier eligibility is subject to state safety qualifications.  BestPass offers increased toll savings on the Ohio Turnpike as well as the E-ZPass tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, New York State Thruway and Maryland toll Bridges. 

“Our intention is to provide one-stop shopping for small carriers that enables them to receive the maximum toll discounts available and automatic enrollment in PrePass,” said Larry Davis, president of the Ohio Trucking Association and treasurer of HELP Inc.

Carriers enrolling before September 30, 2006 will enjoy the first month of bypassing weigh stations at no charge.  The cooperative marketing arrangement is being launched in Ohio with nationwide expansion anticipated shortly thereafter.

“Together we’re stronger and the motor carriers are better off,” added Joyce and Landis.

Interested carriers may contact either 1-800-PrePass or BestPass at  518-458-9696 to enroll. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.PREPASS.COM or WWW.BESTPASS.ORG