Technologies for Commercial Vehicle Safety, Security, and Efficiency: Kentucky s s Experience Kentucky Freight Conference

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1 Technologies for Commercial Vehicle Safety, Security, and Efficiency: Kentucky s s Experience 2007 Kentucky Freight Conference

2 Overview of Presentation Current Technologies/Projects CVISN Electronic Screening / NORPASS Electronic Credentialing The Kentucky Clearinghouse Virtual Weigh Station Onboard Commercial Vehicle Safety System ISSES Technologies/Projects on the Horizon CVIEW Expanded CVISN Mobile ISSES Next-Generation Virtual Weigh Station

3 What is CVISN? Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks A National Program managed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Purpose is to promote and guide the deployment of technologies, information systems, and communications networks to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations.

4 CVISN Technologies Electronic Screening Screening trucks more efficiently at weight/inspection stations using electronic technology Safety Data Exchange Electronic uploads of inspection data Making safety data available to enforcement personnel at the roadside Electronic Credentialing Allowing carriers to register, file tax returns, etc. online

5 Kentucky s s Role in CVISN In 1996, Kentucky was selected as a Model Deployment State for CVISN Kentucky was first state in U.S. to deploy all the required technologies and achieve level one compliance. Kentucky has been a national leader throughout the course of the CVISN program.

6 Specific CVISN Technologies Deployed in Kentucky Electronic Screening Electronic Credentialing Electronic entry and upload of inspections Making safety and credentials data available at the roadside Virtual weigh stations

7 Electronic Screening

8 Typical E-Screening E Site Layout Mainline WIM (optional) Truck Detectors (optional) Compliance AVI Reader Detection AVI Reader Notification AVI Reader Screening Computer (in scale house) (Not to Scale)

9 Electronic Screening Software

10 The North American Picture

11 Electronic Credentialing

12 Electronic Credentialing Example

13 Electronic Credentialing Capabilities Quarterly tax filings (IFTA, KYU, KIT) IRP Renewals, updates, transfers Order overweight or over-dimensional permit Allows payment by ACH debit or by printing voucher and sending check All back-room accounting work is done automatically by system.

14 Safety Data Exchange

15 Electronic Upload of Inspection Data All KVE inspectors and officers have access to computers (laptops on cruisers, desktops in weigh stations). Inspections and citations are entered into computer and uploaded electronically to national databases. This saves time and improves accuracy.

16 The Kentucky Clearinghouse Provides a snapshot on every motor carrier that operates in Kentucky Provides a quick check on the following: USDOT status KIT status IFTA status SSRS status IRP status Extended Wt. Decal? Transponder? PRISM status? KYU exempt? Used for electronic screening, manual screening, and issuance of credentials

17 The Virtual Weigh Station

18 What is a VWS? Definitions vary widely In general, a VWS provides some (or all) of the functionality of a normal, fixed weigh station, at a location where a normal weigh station is not practical.

19 VWS Software

20 Development, Deployment, and Testing of a Commercial Vehicle Safety System

21 Capabilities of the Onboard Safety System Automated Vehicle Location Vehicle Tracking Automated Collision Notification Automated Brake Stroke Monitoring Engine Diagnostics

22 Calspan Brake Stroke Sensor Diaphragm BSS Resolution= Return Spring Air Supply Brake Chamber Sensor Tray Pushrod Magnetic Cylinder

23 Brake Stroke Status Driver Interface Palm Pilot Web Site Display Palm Pilot Display

24 Automatic Vehicle Location

25 Vehicle Route Tracking Track Driver Route using website Reporting Tools

26 6/27/2006 7/4/2006 7/11/2006 7/18/ Graphical Presentation Max and Average Brake Stroke Maximum Brake Stroke Vehicle 542 Brake 1 Daily Average Brake Stroke Vehicle 542 Brake # No Data 5/20-6/1 No Cell Coverage No Data 5/20 6/1 No Cell Coverage Max Brake Stroke Linear (Max Brake Stroke) /18/2006 4/25/2006 5/2/2006 5/9/2006 5/16/2006 5/23/2006 5/30/2006 6/6/2006 6/13/2006 6/20/2006 6/27/2006 7/4/2006 7/11/2006 7/18/2006 3/14/2006 3/21/2006 3/28/2006 4/4/2006 4/11/2006 4/18/2006 4/25/2006 5/2/2006 5/9/2006 5/16/2006 5/23/2006 5/30/2006 6/6/2006 6/13/2006 6/20/2006 Date Date Chart max and average brake stroke through data reduction - correlate brake stroke change to brake pad wear Average Brake Stroke Linear (Average Brake Stroke) 4/11/2006 4/4/2006 3/28/2006 3/21/2006 3/14/2006 Brake Stroke (in) Brake Stroke (in)

27 MILESTONE: Real World Incident Identification Too Far message was an indication to check brake # 5. It was determined that brake # 5 had an automatic brake adjuster not functioning properly.

28 Brake # 5 Average Brake Daily Average Brake Stroke Vehicle 543 Brake #5 Average Brake Stroke Linear (Average Brake Stroke) No Data 5/19-6/1 No Cell Coverage Out of Service Specification Type 30 Brake " Brake Adjusted on June 22 Slack Adjuster Repaired 6/29 3/23/2006 3/30/2006 4/6/2006 4/13/2006 4/20/2006 4/27/2006 5/4/2006 5/11/2006 5/18/2006 5/25/2006 6/1/2006 6/8/2006 6/15/2006 6/22/2006 6/29/2006 7/6/2006 7/13/2006 7/20/2006 7/27/2006 3/16/2006 Date Brake Stroke (in)

29 The Integrated Safety and Security Enforcement System (ISSES)

30 ISSES Technologies Radiation Detectors To detect any radioactive materials (alpha or gamma radiation) passing through the weigh station. License Plate Reader Camera with optical character recognition (OCR) capability to automatically read license plates. USDOT Number Reader Camera with OCR capability to automatically read USDOT numbers. Infrared Monitoring of Brakes Infrared camera to allow rapid identification of trucks with brake deficiencies.

31 ISSES Photos

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33 Sample Radiation Profiles No Alarm Alarm

34 Sample Images from LPR System

35 Sample Images from USDOT Number Reader (with results superimposed)

36 Sample Infrared Image

37 ISSES Project Status System installed at: Northbound Laurel County (I-75) Kenton County (southbound I-75) I Simpson County (northbound I-65) I Operational procedures being developed and refined System to be evaluated by Kentucky Transportation Center and by Battelle

38 What s s On the Horizon? Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW) Expanded CVISN Mobile ISSES Next-Generation Virtual Weigh Station

39 CVIEW Kentucky is in the process of procuring a Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW) Provides similar functionality to the Kentucky Clearinghouse, with the following additional capabilities: Exchanges data with the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) system. Includes vehicle-level level snapshots

40 Expanded CVISN Kentucky currently developing an Expanded CVISN Program Plan Expanded CVISN provides a marvelous opportunity to push the envelope. Kentucky anticipates focusing on: Next generation virtual weigh station New technologies for roadside identification Integration of roadside systems with safety and credentials databases

41 Mobile ISSES Funding has been allocated for Kentucky to purchase two mobile ISSES units. Will provide same functionality as the three current ISSES installations, but will be mounted on vans. Will allow this safety and security monitoring to be performed wherever it is needed.

42 Next Generation Virtual Weigh Station Plan to use LPR and USDOT Number Reader technology in conjunction with weigh-in in-motion scales. Will provide a more automated system. Won t t require constant monitoring. Can provide an alarm when a problem is detected.

43 Thanks! Joe Crabtree, Ph.D., P.E. Kentucky Transportation Center (859)