Technologies for Commercial Technologies for Commercial Vehicle Safety, Security, and Vehicle Safety, Security, and

Efficiency: KentuckyEfficiency: Kentucky’’s Experiences Experience

2007 Kentucky Freight Conference2007 Kentucky Freight Conference

Overview of PresentationOverview of PresentationCurrent Technologies/ProjectsCurrent Technologies/Projects

CVISNCVISNElectronic Screening / NORPASSElectronic Screening / NORPASSElectronic CredentialingElectronic CredentialingThe Kentucky ClearinghouseThe Kentucky ClearinghouseVirtual Weigh StationVirtual Weigh StationOnboard Commercial Vehicle Safety SystemOnboard Commercial Vehicle Safety SystemISSESISSES

Technologies/Projects on the HorizonTechnologies/Projects on the HorizonCVIEWCVIEWExpanded CVISNExpanded CVISNMobile ISSESMobile ISSESNextNext--Generation Virtual Weigh StationGeneration Virtual Weigh Station

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

CVISN TechnologiesCVISN TechnologiesElectronic ScreeningElectronic Screening

Screening trucks more efficiently at Screening trucks more efficiently at weight/inspection stations using electronic weight/inspection stations using electronic technologytechnology

Safety Data ExchangeSafety Data ExchangeElectronic uploads of inspection dataElectronic uploads of inspection dataMaking safety data available to enforcement Making safety data available to enforcement personnel at the roadsidepersonnel at the roadside

Electronic CredentialingElectronic CredentialingAllowing carriers to register, file tax returns, Allowing carriers to register, file tax returns, etc. onlineetc. online

KentuckyKentucky’’s Role in CVISNs Role in CVISN

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

Specific CVISN Technologies Specific CVISN Technologies Deployed in KentuckyDeployed in Kentucky

Electronic ScreeningElectronic ScreeningElectronic CredentialingElectronic CredentialingElectronic entry and upload of inspectionsElectronic entry and upload of inspectionsMaking safety and credentials data Making safety and credentials data available at the roadsideavailable at the roadsideVirtual weigh stationsVirtual weigh stations

Electronic ScreeningElectronic Screening

Typical ETypical E--Screening Site LayoutScreening Site Layout

DetectionAVI Reader

NotificationAVI Reader

Mainline WIM(optional)

Truck Detectors (optional)

ComplianceAVI Reader

Screening Computer (in scale house)

(Not to Scale)

Electronic Screening SoftwareElectronic Screening Software

The North American PictureThe North American Picture

Electronic CredentialingElectronic Credentialing

Electronic Credentialing ExampleElectronic Credentialing Example

Electronic Credentialing CapabilitiesElectronic Credentialing Capabilities

Quarterly tax filings (IFTA, KYU, KIT)Quarterly tax filings (IFTA, KYU, KIT)IRP Renewals, updates, transfersIRP Renewals, updates, transfersOrder overweight or overOrder overweight or over--dimensional dimensional permitpermitAllows payment by ACH debit or by Allows payment by ACH debit or by printing voucher and sending checkprinting voucher and sending checkAll backAll back--room accounting work is done room accounting work is done automatically by system.automatically by system.

Safety Data ExchangeSafety Data Exchange

Electronic Upload of Inspection DataElectronic Upload of Inspection Data

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

The Kentucky ClearinghouseThe Kentucky ClearinghouseProvides a Provides a ““snapshotsnapshot”” on every motor on every motor carrier that operates in Kentuckycarrier that operates in KentuckyProvides a quick check on the following:Provides a quick check on the following:

USDOT statusUSDOT statusKIT statusKIT statusIFTA statusIFTA statusSSRS statusSSRS statusIRP statusIRP status

Used for electronic screening, Used for electronic screening, ““manualmanual””screening, and issuance of credentialsscreening, and issuance of credentials

Extended Wt. Decal?Extended Wt. Decal?Transponder?Transponder?PRISM status?PRISM status?KYU exempt?KYU exempt?

The Virtual Weigh StationThe Virtual Weigh Station

What is a VWS?What is a VWS?

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

VWS SoftwareVWS Software

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

Capabilities of the Onboard Safety Capabilities of the Onboard Safety SystemSystem

Automated Vehicle LocationAutomated Vehicle Location——Vehicle Vehicle TrackingTrackingAutomated Collision NotificationAutomated Collision NotificationAutomated Brake Stroke MonitoringAutomated Brake Stroke MonitoringEngine DiagnosticsEngine Diagnostics

Calspan Brake Stroke SensorCalspan Brake Stroke SensorBrake Chamber

Pushrod

Magnetic Cylinder

Sensor Tray

Return Spring

Diaphragm

Air Supply

BSS Resolution= 0.075”

Brake Stroke StatusBrake Stroke Status

Driver Interface – Palm Pilot

Palm Pilot Display

Web Site Display

Automatic Vehicle LocationAutomatic Vehicle Location

Vehicle Route TrackingVehicle Route Tracking

Track Driver Route using website “Reporting” Tools

Graphical Presentation Graphical Presentation –– Max and Max and Average Brake StrokeAverage Brake Stroke

Maximum Brake StrokeVehicle 542 Brake 1

0

0.25

0.5

0.75

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1.25

1.5

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2

2.25

2.5

3/14/2

0063/2

1/2006

3/28/2

0064/4

/2006

4/11/2

0064/1

8/2006

4/25/2

0065/2

/2006

5/9/20

065/1

6/2006

5/23/2

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6/6/20

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7/2006

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ke S

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Max Brake StrokeLinear (Max Brake Stroke)

No Data 5/20 - 6/1No Cell Coverage

Chart max and average brake stroke through data reduction- correlate brake stroke change to brake pad wear

Daily Average Brake StrokeVehicle 542 Brake # 1

0

0.25

0.5

0.75

1

1.25

1.5

1.75

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2.25

2.5

3/14/2

0063/2

1/2006

3/28/2

0064/4

/2006

4/11/2

0064/1

8/2006

4/25/2

0065/2

/2006

5/9/20

065/1

6/2006

5/23/2

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ke S

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Average Brake StrokeLinear (Average Brake Stroke)

No Data 5/20 – 6/1No Cell Coverage

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 adjusternot functioning properly.

Brake # 5 Brake # 5 –– Average Brake Average Brake StrokeStrokeDaily Average Brake Stroke

Vehicle 543 Brake #5

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0.25

0.5

0.75

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1.25

1.5

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3/16/2

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3/23/2

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3/30/2

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4/6/200

64/1

3/200

64/2

0/200

64/2

7/200

6

5/4/200

65/1

1/200

65/1

8/200

65/2

5/200

6

6/1/200

6

6/8/200

66/1

5/200

66/2

2/200

66/2

9/200

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7/6/200

67/1

3/200

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67/2

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Date

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roke

(in)

Average Brake StrokeLinear (Average Brake Stroke)

Brake Adjusted on June 22

Slack AdjusterRepaired 6/29

Out of Service Specification Type 30 Brake - 2.00"

No Data 5/19 - 6/1No Cell Coverage

The Integrated Safety and Security The Integrated Safety and Security Enforcement System (ISSES)Enforcement System (ISSES)

ISSES TechnologiesISSES Technologies

Radiation DetectorsRadiation DetectorsTo detect any radioactive materials (alpha or gamma To detect any radioactive materials (alpha or gamma radiation) passing through the weigh station.radiation) passing through the weigh station.

License Plate ReaderLicense Plate ReaderCamera with optical character recognition (OCR) Camera with optical character recognition (OCR) capability to automatically read license plates.capability to automatically read license plates.

USDOT Number ReaderUSDOT Number ReaderCamera with OCR capability to automatically read Camera with OCR capability to automatically read USDOT numbers.USDOT numbers.

Infrared Monitoring of BrakesInfrared Monitoring of BrakesInfrared camera to allow rapid identification of trucks Infrared camera to allow rapid identification of trucks with brake deficiencies.with brake deficiencies.

ISSES PhotosISSES Photos

Sample Radiation Profiles Sample Radiation Profiles No AlarmNo Alarm

AlarmAlarm

Sample Images from LPR System

Sample Images from USDOT Number Reader (with results superimposed)

Sample Sample Infrared Infrared ImageImage

ISSES Project StatusISSES Project Status

System installed at:System installed at:Northbound Laurel County (INorthbound Laurel County (I--75)75)Kenton County (southbound IKenton County (southbound I--75)75)Simpson County (northbound ISimpson County (northbound I--65)65)

Operational procedures being developed Operational procedures being developed and refinedand refinedSystem to be evaluated by Kentucky System to be evaluated by Kentucky Transportation Center and by BattelleTransportation Center and by Battelle

WhatWhat’’s On the Horizon?s On the Horizon?

Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW)Window (CVIEW)Expanded CVISNExpanded CVISNMobile ISSESMobile ISSESNextNext--Generation Virtual Weigh StationGeneration Virtual Weigh Station

CVIEWCVIEWKentucky is in the process of procuring a Kentucky is in the process of procuring a Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW)Window (CVIEW)Provides similar functionality to the Provides similar functionality to the Kentucky Clearinghouse, with the Kentucky Clearinghouse, with the following additional capabilities:following additional capabilities:

Exchanges data with the Safety and Fitness Exchanges data with the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) system.Electronic Records (SAFER) system.Includes vehicleIncludes vehicle--level snapshotslevel snapshots

Expanded CVISNExpanded CVISN

Kentucky currently developing an Kentucky currently developing an ““Expanded CVISN Program PlanExpanded CVISN Program Plan””Expanded CVISN provides a marvelous Expanded CVISN provides a marvelous opportunity to opportunity to ““push the envelope.push the envelope.””Kentucky anticipates focusing on:Kentucky anticipates focusing on:

““Next generationNext generation”” virtual weigh stationvirtual weigh stationNew technologies for roadside identificationNew technologies for roadside identificationIntegration of roadside systems with safety Integration of roadside systems with safety and credentials databasesand credentials databases

Mobile ISSESMobile ISSES

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

““Next GenerationNext Generation””Virtual Weigh StationVirtual Weigh Station

Plan to use LPR and USDOT Number Plan to use LPR and USDOT Number Reader technology in conjunction with Reader technology in conjunction with weighweigh--inin--motion scales.motion scales.Will provide a more automated system.Will provide a more automated system.

WonWon’’t require constant monitoring.t require constant monitoring.Can provide an alarm when a problem is Can provide an alarm when a problem is detected.detected.

Thanks!Thanks!

Joe Crabtree, Ph.D., P.E.

Kentucky Transportation Center

(859) 257-4508

crabtree@engr.uky.edu