Drivewyze, a subsidiary of roadside inspection equipment manufacturer Intelligent Imaging, has created an app that alerts truckers when there is an upcoming weigh station, so they can prepare to slow down and be ready for an inspection. The app also allows certain users to bypass inspections in participating states.
While the weigh station alert is free, users must pay for the subscription that allows them to bypass inspections. Subscribers’ data is stored on company servers, and when law enforcement must determine whether or not to pull in a truck, the system gives them the truck driver’s identity and driving record. This way, officers can prioritize and allow safe drivers to bypass inspections, rather than pulling over 100% of the trucks that come through.