Abstract

The purpose of this project was to install, demonstrate, and evaluate two candidate technologies that could be used to achieve “Universal ID” (i.e., having a unique, electronically readable identifier on every commercial motor vehicle in the United States). The two technologies selected for this demonstration represent (1) a potential low-cost near-term solution (simple RFID tags and roadside readers) and (2) a potential future solution that leverages technology that is anticipated to be installed on all future vehicles to support a variety of connected-vehicle (CV) applications. For this demonstration project, both types of roadside reader technology were installed at three existing enforcement locations (two fixed weigh stations and one virtual weigh station), and volunteer motor carriers were recruited for installation of the on-vehicle technologies. Preliminary data from the RFID readers indicated that a substantial percentage of trucks (approximately 75%) already have RFID technology installed. Full integration of the two technologies into the Kentucky Automated Truck Screening (KATS) system will be completed under a follow-on project, which will also address many of the remaining questions related to nationwide deployment of Universal ID.

Report Date

2-2024

Report Number

KTC-24-22

Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2024.22

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