Abstract

In order to extend commercial vehicle enforcement coverage to routes that are not monitored by fixed weigh stations, Kentucky has developed and implemented a Remote Monitoring System (RMS) and a Virtual Weigh Station (VWS). The RMS captures images of passing trucks (from the side) and transmits those images to a nearby weigh station. Station personnel can view the images, read the USDOT number, and check the number against Kentucky’s Clearinghouse of motor carrier data. When a problem is detected with the carrier’s registration, taxes, or safety record, an officer can be dispatched to intercept the truck, perform the necessary checks, and, if appropriate, take corrective action. The VWS provides the same functionality as the RMS, but adds a weigh-in-motion system, so that enforcement personnel can also screen trucks for apparent weight violations. Preliminary assessments of the performance of the RMS and VWS have been performed. This report describes the RMS and VWS concepts, discusses the results of the preliminary assessments, and presents recommendations for moving forward with additional deployments and testing.

Report Date

11-2005

Report Number

KTC-05-38/SPR240-02-1F

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2005.38

Notes

Preparation of this report has been financed through the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the funding agencies. Accuracy of the information presented herein is the responsibility of the authors and the Kentucky Transportation Center. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The inclusion of manufacturer names and trade names is for identification purposes and is not to be considered an endorsement.

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