The Utah Department of Transportation's adoption of PrePass truck technology has reduced greenhouse gas and related emissions by more than 2,000 metric tons, the agency announced.


PrePass is anticipated to cut emissions during the next decade by an estimated 28,000 metric tons, the equivalent of eliminating all emissions from more than 400 cars per year.

PrePass enables qualified motor carriers to comply electronically with Utah's weight, safety and credential requirements at highway speeds. Motor carrier participation is strictly voluntary and carrier eligibility is subject to strict safety qualifications.

Since its deployment by UDOT in 2006, PrePass has saved carriers more than $11 million in operational costs, including fuel savings of more than 930,000 gallons. It enables enforcement personnel to concentrate on those trucks most likely to be noncompliant, and reduces lane-changing and congestion around weigh stations.

PrePass is now operational at 280 sites in 29 states. Nearly 450,000 trucks have voluntarily enrolled in the technology.

More info: www.prepass.com