Weigh station

Platform Science Brings CAT Scale's Apps to Fleet Solutions Catalog Empowering Drivers to Weigh, Pay and Get Going

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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SAN DIEGO and WALCOTT, Iowa, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and CAT Scale, the world's leading truck scale network, today announced a new collaboration to offer CAT Scale's Weigh My Truck and CAT Scale Locator apps in Platform Science's catalog of solutions. Platform Science's innovative transportation solutions make it easier for fleets to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles.

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  • Platform Science's innovative transportation solutions make it easier for fleets to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles.
  • The CAT Scale locator app helps drivers to locate the nearest CAT Scale.
  • "Platform Science's new collaboration with CAT Scale empowers fleet operators to save drivers' time and unlock new efficiencies as they weigh their trucks," said Emilie Campbell, Director of Partner Management, Platform Science.
  • "With CAT Scale now a part of the Platform Science app catalog, fleets have the opportunity to make sure all their drivers have access to the tools that help streamline the weighing process."

IRD Awarded $1.8 Million E-Screening Upgrade Contract in Nebraska

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Transport, Land transport, Road transport, Trucking industry in the United States, Surveillance, Weigh in motion, Automatic number-plate recognition, Weigh station, Honor codes of the Bedouin, IRD, Platte, Wim

This follows two similar projects recently completed by IRD at the State's Waverly and North Platte weigh station locations.

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  • This follows two similar projects recently completed by IRD at the State's Waverly and North Platte weigh station locations.
  • Under the upgrade contract, IRD will supply and install e-screening technology including automatic number plate reader (ANPR) systems, USDOT reader systems and IRD's Intelligent Roadside Operations Computer (iROC) credential and safety screening system.
  • Weigh in Motion (WIM) systems at the site will be upgraded with new Single Load Cell (SLC) WIM scales.
  • The Nebraska State Patrol has seen a dramatic increase in out-of-service citations for unsafe tires since the implementation of IRD's TACS.

Garmin announces the dēzl OTR500, a compact addition to the popular truck navigator lineup

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Consumer electronics, Automotive, Technology, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Other Technology, General Automotive, Satellite, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Transport, Technology, Trucking industry in the United States, Satellite navigation, PrePass, Garmin, Human activities, Weigh station, Truck driver, Truck, ELOG, OTR

This addition to the popular d\xc4\x93zl\xe2\x84\xa2 OTR lineup , which includes the d\xc4\x93zl OTR700/800/1000 , gives truck drivers more options than ever when it comes to the size of their GPS truck navigator.

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  • This addition to the popular d\xc4\x93zl\xe2\x84\xa2 OTR lineup , which includes the d\xc4\x93zl OTR700/800/1000 , gives truck drivers more options than ever when it comes to the size of their GPS truck navigator.
  • With an active PrePass account, truck drivers receive on-screen notifications about upcoming weigh stations and bypass options, saving time and improving efficiency.
  • PrePass joins an impressive list of features available on the d\xc4\x93zl OTR series including innovative load-to-dock guidance, popular truck routes and custom truck routing1.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • Garmin is a registered trademark and d\xc4\x93zl, Garmin eLog and Garmin Drive are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

EnVue Telematics Partners With Drivewyze To Offer Cutting-Edge Bypass Technology

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Trucking industry in the United States, Drivewyze, Weigh station, Transport, Global Positioning System, Telematics, Articles, Technology

EnVue now offers Drivewyze's best-in-class technology, Drivewyze PreClear, that allows commercial drivers to legally bypass routine weigh station stops.

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  • EnVue now offers Drivewyze's best-in-class technology, Drivewyze PreClear, that allows commercial drivers to legally bypass routine weigh station stops.
  • We're always searching for innovative technology and cutting-edge systems that offer advantages to fleet managers, and partnering with Drivewyze fit our company mission perfectly," said Randy Read, president of EnVue Telematics.
  • In addition to offering Drivewyze products , EnVue Telematics also works with clients to ensure they fully benefit from what the technology has to offer.
  • Drivewyze serves commercial drivers and fleets with innovative trucking services such as the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service, and the Drivewyze Analytics Weigh Station Loss Reporting service.

Aggregate and Freight Logistics Going Green

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Articles, Technology, Marketing, Personal computing, Smartphones, Freight transport, Weigh station, Interactive kiosk, Truck driver, Smartphone

MyTruckScales enables truck drivers to receive their "green" weighment tickets on their smartphones or tablets, while staying safely in the comfort of their trucks.

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  • MyTruckScales enables truck drivers to receive their "green" weighment tickets on their smartphones or tablets, while staying safely in the comfort of their trucks.
  • MyTruckscalesalso provides an innovative opportunity for state and federal agencies to generate revenue from weigh stations and operate them unattended 24/7.
  • This new patent pending technology enables freight, aggregates, material supply, and demolition industries to improve their operational efficiency.
  • Equally important, drivers do not have to waste time going into scale-houses to get printed scale tickets or risk slipping and falling while accessing kiosks.

PrePass Safety Alliance Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Trucking industry in the United States, PrePass, Transport, Land transport, Road transport, Weigh station, Bypass, Truck, Electronic toll collection

PHOENIX, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PrePass Safety Alliance, the provider of PrePass weigh station bypassing, electronic toll payment and other trucking industry services, announced the appointment of Mark Doughty as President & CEO effective January 1, 2020.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PrePass Safety Alliance, the provider of PrePass weigh station bypassing, electronic toll payment and other trucking industry services, announced the appointment of Mark Doughty as President & CEO effective January 1, 2020.
  • There is no individual better prepared to step into my shoes and to take PrePass Safety Alliance into the exciting future it has ahead!"
  • PrePass Safety Alliance (formerly HELP Inc.) was chartered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1993, after a multi-state, truck safety demonstration project proved that technology could pre-screen and weigh qualified, safe commercial vehicles at highway speeds and allow them to bypass weigh facilities.
  • Today, PrePass Safety Alliance boasts nearly 630,000 enrolled trucks and hundreds of operational bypass sites in its system.

Geotab Welcomes New Marketplace Partner: Drivewyze

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Telecommunications, Fleet management, Software, Automotive, Trucking, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Trucking industry in the United States, Drivewyze, Articles, Geotab, Transport, Weigh station, Technology, Internet of things, Bypass, Drivewyze, Geotab

Geotab Connect 2020 - Geotab , a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced the availability of the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service on the Geotab Marketplace .

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  • Geotab Connect 2020 - Geotab , a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced the availability of the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service on the Geotab Marketplace .
  • In addition to time-saving bypasses, Drivewyze subscribers have access to Drivewyze Safety Notifications, which alerts Drivewyze enabled trucks with high-rollover, low-bridge and mountain safety alerts.
  • The Drivewyze PreClear bypass service is available as a Geotab Drive Add-In through the Geotab Marketplace and runs on iOS and Android devices.
  • Drivewyze serves commercial drivers and fleets with innovative trucking services such as the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service, and the Drivewyze Analytics Weigh Station Loss Reporting service.

Drivewyze and Platform Science Partner to Increase Fleet Asset Utilization and Driver Pay

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Trucking industry in the United States, Drivewyze, Weigh station, Human behavior

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Platform Science, a cutting edge fleet management solution provider, has partnered with Drivewyze to connect their revolutionary open platform with the nation's largest weigh station bypass service.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Platform Science, a cutting edge fleet management solution provider, has partnered with Drivewyze to connect their revolutionary open platform with the nation's largest weigh station bypass service.
  • The company's open platform is designed to equip customers with the flexibility and control to easily integrate innovative third-party applications, such as Drivewyze' weigh station bypass service.
  • Weigh station stops result in decreased asset utilization for fleets and reduced pay for drivers.
  • Integrating Drivewyze into our driver experience is a perfect example of the increased value customers can unlock through our platform.