Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO)
General Description:
ITS in commercial vehicle operations (trucking) applications applies Global Positioning Systems (GPS – uses satellites to locate vehicles) and other technologies primarily to increase the efficiency of freight movement and fleet management.
Examples of this application include:
- Weigh-in-motion which allows trucks to transport and deliver goods, pay their share of roadway taxes, without needing to stop at a weigh station
- Scanning technologies (lasers) are being used on roads and facilities with tolls to allow vehicles to pass through tollgates without stopping
- GPS are used to locate and track the progress of deliveries
These types of technologies can be used to classify and divert certain vehicles from routes through Federal lands, track vehicles including transit operations, and assign tolls to certain vehicles.
Effects of Solution:
¨ Increase Passenger Throughput
¨ Increase Roadway Capacity
þ Manage System Efficiency (Reroutes vehicles to other facilities)
þ Reduce Local Demand (Alternate routes can be advised)
Examples of Implementation:
See the related fact sheets and Additional Resources section below for more information.
Links to Related Fact Sheets:
Cost/Financial Information:
Costs will depend upon the systems/technology used. Please refer to the related fact sheets for more information.
Additional Resources:
ITS America Commercial Vehicle and Freight Mobility Introduction Page: