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Drivewyze has launched its Drivewyze PreClear in Florida, the 21st state to offer the bypass service that provides commercial vehicles with inspection site bypass opportunities.

Drivewyze PreClear features electronic on-board devices, including Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), tablets and smartphones.

Speaking about the development, Drivewyze president Brian Heath said the Florida Department of Transportation joins agencies from 20 other states in recognising the benefits of Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) transponder technology.

"Truckers driving on major trade corridors in Florida – particularly US Interstates 10, 75 and 95, with Drivewyze PreClear will find more bypass opportunities along their routes," Heath said.

Effective 8 April, Drivewyze is operational at 20 fixed interstate locations in Florida, including the northbound and southbound Flagler weigh stations near mile marker 286 on I-95; the northbound and southbound White Springs weigh stations near mile marker 443 on I-75; and the eastbound and westbound Pensacola weigh stations near mile marker 3 on I-10.

"Approximately $500bn worth of originating freight travels each year through Florida."

Approximately $500bn worth of originating freight travels each year through Florida from aggregate mines, citrus groves and seaports to cement plants, warehouses and distribution centers.

"Drivewyze PreClear offers safe truck operators and fleets more bypass opportunities to keep that freight moving , and it provides vehicle enforcement officers a cost – effective tool to concentrate their efforts on those truck operators who require additional scrutiny," Heath added.

Drivewyze is also expected to help Florida reduce traffic congestion, particularly on its busiest highways, and manage an expected 60% increase in the amount of freight moving by truck on state and federal highways in the state over the next 26 years.

The Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass application is available on Android and iOS-based tablets or smartphones, and is integrated into PeopleNet Blu.2 and Tablet devices. It is also available on the new Zonar 2020 device.

Image: Drivewyze is expected to help Florida manage an expected 60% increase in the amount of freight moving by truck over the next 26 years. Photo: courtesy of Mateusz Stachowski.