{"id":30794,"date":"2020-12-01T09:04:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=30794"},"modified":"2024-11-19T10:46:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:46:48","slug":"maximize-existing-tech-stack-weigh-station-bypass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/maximize-existing-tech-stack-weigh-station-bypass\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximize Your Existing Tech Stack To Get Ahead In 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

As businesses round up the year, it\u2019s the perfect time for teams to perform a review of business operations. This allows management to see what processes and projects are working towards their long-term goals and how their finances stack up. When it comes to fleets, the process is no different. However, in addition to reviewing processes and projects, it\u2019s critical for fleets to see how they can utilize their existing tech stack to help them further get ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n

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2020 Overview: Adjusting To A New Normal\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

2020 was a unique year. For many, it was the first time they truly expected industry uncertainty and long-haul transporters definitely went through a moment of change. As regulations, demand and driver processes were adjusted, with the right driver and utilization of tools, teams were able to power through it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For nearly all fleets, 2020 caused operations to change by increasing health and safety protocols, PPE and more. Some fleets also decided to put attention towards their current processes and technologies within their fleet by focusing on using performance or finance boosting tools. Some found this easy to do as they leveraged their existing tech stack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, leveraging existing tech stacks is a critical recommendation for all long-haul transporters, to help them get ahead in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leveraging Telematics And Connected Networks Already In Place\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Nearly all fleets are already digitally connected by some form of a GPS or fleet tracking device to optimize routing, complete routes efficiently and to monitor hours-of-service (HOS<\/a>) or driving times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking to maximize existing tech stacks, it\u2019s important for fleets to leverage these already in place networks that connect to already installed hardware. Doing so will immediately increase route completion performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One advantage is to leverage bypass programs that require no hardware as installation is digital. Regardless of where vehicles are, operations can change for the better almost immediately. During a time where social distancing and PPE measures are heightened, this is a major benefit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leveraging A Tech Stack With GO9 Devices\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Fleets that are fitted with Geotab GO9<\/a> fleet trackers are used for several reasons including GPS tracking, HOS tracking and engine diagnostics. These already in use devices can also leverage the connected network it relies – by installing the unique Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass Program fleets can truly meet global expansion dreams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Drivewyze did not invent the weigh station bypass program<\/a>, they did modernize it. By leveraging relationships and connected networks, they were able to implement a program where over 47 states and provinces allowed them to operate by using the safety scores of fleets, as well as other credentials, to allow vehicles to have a green light to pass and not have to pull into weigh stations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A New Efficiency Tool: Hardware-Free Weigh Station Bypass Programs\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

A weigh station bypass program works by using vehicle GPS location data from a GO9 device in correlation to the GPS location of weigh stations, as well as unique weigh in motion scales strategically embedded in highways prior to a station. If a weigh station is participating in the program, the vehicle will have their fleet information and weight calculated from the motion scales automatically and this data will be cross referenced against screening rules to determine whether they are required to pull in. Typical screening rules include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n