EZ Pass
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Just google it. And they are not the same. Pre pass is to let you bypass weigh stations.
EZ Pass is for toll roads. It electronically bills your account when passing thru the toll systems of partnered states.
Prepass is a program thru DOT to reward (and collect money) from companies that have a low FMCSA scores. Low is good. This allow the trucks to Bypass scales. Basically it is a way to pay money to save time. The DOT realizes those companies with low scores will not produce revenue. Since they are taking care of their equipment and following the rules. So they get offered a chance to pay for the convenience of saving time. therefore producing revenue by participating in PrePass
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Do I go through my company (prime) to get both ez-pass and prepass?
Your company will provide both transmitters in the truck. EZPass is only for the NE and Midwest. There are 16 states it works in. If a company doesn't have PrePass than their safety rating is definitely something to question.
Do I go through my company (prime) to get both ez-pass and prepass?
There is another pass for those states that do not accept EZ Pass... OK FL KS...they call it Pike Pass but Prime called it something else.
Just to point out what others said on the leasing thread... If you don't known this basic information... Leasing should be off the table for now. Not trying to pick on u just point it out.
I'm with prime and it will be provided. However be aware that lease ops pay for the tolls and the prepass. Every time the pre pass is activated the non- company driver pays a set amount. I've been told different amounts between 80 cents to a dollar each time.
And to answer your other question whether you go through company or lease prime does have classes. BUT that does not mean you should do it. Get your year in as a company driver and talk to other drivers during that time. Get opinions and SOLID information. Many things I was told about prime were lies:
1) They'll pressure you to lease
2) You won't get home on time
3) You will be forced into a lightweight
4) You won't get any miles as a company new driver
5) You will sit all weekend & holidays
6) You won't be offered a regional position
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Sorry... I just said all that to the wrong guy haahha. Been a long day.
Actually rainy I was offered originally a regional position for .51 cents a mile for reefer. I turned it down in favor for otr , they asked why I said I would prefer being out for longer times and working holidays and weekends doesn't bother me at all. Also yeah I took everyone's advice aND am going company for a while. My question about the ez-pass was because I have one in my car so I didn't know if we used our own and got reimbursed or not.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Actually rainy I was offered originally a regional position for .51 cents a mile for reefer. I turned it down in favor for otr , they asked why I said I would prefer being out for longer times and working holidays and weekends doesn't bother me at all. Also yeah I took everyone's advice aND am going company for a while. My question about the ez-pass was because I have one in my car so I didn't know if we used our own and got reimbursed or not.
I'm guessing it was NE regional? They offered that to me too at first. And a couple of my friends. Hard to find parking and backing in tight doors sucks hahhaha
As a company driver we don't pay tolls and we can get all supplies for free at terminals. When on the road we can use our fuel card for oil, antigel and other supplies. If we need to pay for things like scale tickets or gate passes (some ports charge $10 if you have a TWIC card and $25 without) then you scan the receipts with your trip documents and get reimbursed. Worst case scenario they will apply a credit to our fuel card and we can write a check against that amount and cash it at truck stops.
Bottom line...as a company driver you pay for nothing but your chains loaf locks and a few supplies in the beginning.
Did u read Prime thread?
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
No I actually couldn't find the prime thread. Would you be able to link it to me please?
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Where can I buy and how do I set up an account for EZ pass and is the EZ pass and pre pass the same