What is PrePass?
PrePass is an automatic vehicle identification (AVI) system that enables participating transponder-equipped commercial vehicles to be pre-screened throughout the nation at designated weigh stations, port-of-entry facilities and agricultural interdiction facilities. Cleared vehicles are then able to "bypass" the facility while traveling at highway speed, eliminating the need to stop.

How does the PrePass system work?

1. Approximately one mile before a weigh station, the PrePass transponder sends a signal. The truck is then electronically identified and weighed.
   
2. A PrePass system computer then verifies truck credentials.
   
3. If the PrePass-equipped vehicle’s weight and credentials are found to be satisfactory, a green light and audible signal from the windshield mounted PrePass transponder advise the driver to bypass the weigh station. If weight or credentials cannot be verified, a red light and audible signal advise the driver to pull into the weigh station for regular processing.

What are the benefits of PrePass?
Vehicles bypassing inspection facilities save drivers and their companies’ valuable time on the road, thereby reducing fuel and operating costs, while increasing productivity. Simply stated, PrePass saves time, fuel and money. By reducing congestion around inspection facilities and enabling state inspection staff to focus their efforts on carriers that demand the most attention, PrePass also helps make the highways safer for everyone.

What are the enrollment requirements?
Vehicles participating in the PrePass program are pre-qualified based on their safety rating. The customers’ safety record and credentials are verified monthly with state and federal agencies to ensure adherence to the safety and bypass criteria established by PrePass and member states. Customers have a minimum required 5% random pull in rate to ensure compliance.

Once the carrier’s safety rating has been verified, based on the carrier’s USDOT number, a PrePass enrollment application and the following credentials will be required:

1. Vehicle Registration
2. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license
3. New Mexico Tax ID number (if applicable)
4. Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
5. Signed credential authorization form for drivers operating under another carrier’s authority.

Additional credentials may be required for carriers hauling hazmat or overweight loads.

How do OOIDA members enroll for PrePass?
There are 3 simple ways to enroll in PrePass:

1. Call the PrePass sales center at 1-800-PrePass
2. Visit www.OOIDA.com and follow the PrePass link on the member discounts page
3. Visit www.PrePass.com and click the ‘Sign Up Online’ link to start the pre-qualification and application process.

OOIDA members will need to use their member id number as their promo code to enjoy the special, discounted OOIDA member rate of $13.50 per month per truck in addition to a free trial of PrePass.

What are the PrePass benefits to OOIDA members?
In addition to saving time, fuel and money by eliminating weigh station stops, OOIDA members get their first bill paid by PrePass and will also enjoy PrePass at the reduced rate of $13.50 per truck per month.

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