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In 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent on a gasoline-powered vehicle. Since then, auto manufacturers have been rolling out new features designed to enhance safety and comfort. Although backup cameras, adaptive cruise control, lane assistance, and other systems make drivers and passengers safer, technology is creating some unique safety challenges. 

Today, human drivers have to share the road with autonomous vehicles. While advancements in automation enable these vehicles to respond to changing traffic conditions, no automated system is 100% foolproof. Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or manage a fleet, it’s important to understand the unpredictability of driving in mixed traffic. 

The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Road Safety 

Although autonomous vehicles have many benefits, their behavior may confuse human drivers. For example, a vehicle may stop instead of simply slowing down or maneuvering into another lane. Some models even engage in phantom braking, stopping suddenly for no discernible reason. 

Autonomous vehicles may also make unconventional navigation choices. If a human driver sees an obstacle, they can slow down, stop, change lanes, or even alter their route to avoid potential hazards. Autonomous vehicles are only as good as their algorithms. Therefore, they may slow down when it would be better to change lanes or brake suddenly instead of navigating around obstacles. 

These behaviors have a strong potential to alter driver behavior and traffic dynamics. For example, if there are many autonomous vehicles on the same road, they may cause traffic jams by stopping suddenly or driving below the posted speed limit. If an autonomous vehicle makes a mistake, it could cause an accident that ties up traffic, frustrating human drivers. 

Additionally, autonomous vehicles aren’t capable of making ethical decisions. As a result, human drivers need to remain vigilant and anticipate non-intuitive actions to avoid crashes caused by autonomous vehicles. 

Other Technological Hazards 

Some vehicles are fully autonomous, while others are only semiautonomous. A fully autonomous vehicle is capable of assessing its environment and making decisions without human input.  

In contrast, a semiautonomous vehicle automates certain driving functions under ideal conditions. For example, a vehicle with a lane-departure warning system is capable of sensing when a human driver is veering into another lane. However, it can’t drive the vehicle itself, and the person behind the wheel must remain in control at all times. 

Whether vehicles are fully autonomous or not, some key risks driver must keep in mind include the following: 

• Over-reliance on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS): In a semiautonomous vehicle, it’s easy to rely on lane departure warnings, hands-free steering, and adaptive cruise control. Human drivers who put too much faith in these systems may not pay close attention to the road, increasing the risk of crashes. 
• Sensor blind spots and misinterpretations: Sensor blind spots and misinterpretations contribute to many of the errors made by fully autonomous and semiautonomous vehicles. Under ideal conditions, the sensors in these vehicles are capable of gathering accurate information about the environment. However, under extreme conditions of rain, snow, or sleet, a sensor may not be able to gather accurate data. 

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, overreliance on self-driving vehicle features often leads to complacency. Drivers with extensive experience using these features are twice as likely to engage in distracted driving. In contrast, drivers with limited to no experience using these features are less likely to get distracted. Therefore, increased comfort with built-in safety features may have detrimental effects on driver behavior. 

Adapting to a Tech-Driven Road Environment 

Whether you’re a fleet manager, a compliance officer, or the owner of a transportation company, you’re responsible for making drivers aware of these risks. Increase awareness by designing a comprehensive training program. A successful program typically includes: 

• Role-playing scenarios. If possible, purchase software that lets you program different scenarios for your drivers. Each scenario should mimic real-life conditions as closely as possible. Make sure participants have opportunities to respond to the unexpected actions of autonomous vehicles, navigate in mixed traffic conditions, and learn how to respond to autonomous vehicle signals. 
• Emergency response training. Drivers need to know what to do if a semiautonomous or fully autonomous vehicle fails. During this portion of the training program, make sure drivers have an opportunity to respond to multiple situations. You should have an expert on hand to teach them what to do if a technical malfunction occurs. 
• Feedback and continuous improvement. Your drivers are an excellent source of information about local road conditions. If they provide feedback, make sure you incorporate it into future versions of the training. 
• Regular updates and refresher courses. Technology changes rapidly, so it’s not enough to offer a single training course. Make sure your drivers have additional opportunities to learn best practices. 

Operation Safe Driver Week (OSDW) starts on July 7, 2024, and runs until July 13, 2024. If you don’t already have plans for OSDW, consider rolling out your new training program that week. OSDW enhances safety by educating commercial drivers on how to handle the many challenges they face on the road. 

Leveraging Technology for Safer Driving 

Fleetworthy Solutions™ is a trusted partner in road safety and driving excellence. Our solutions monitor and analyze data, mitigating the risks associated with technological hazards. For example, real-time telematics give drivers immediate feedback about their behavior and current road conditions. Fleetworthy also has solutions to help with driver qualification file management, driver log compliance, and drug and alcohol clearinghouse management. 

Adapt to an Ever-Evolving Road Environment 

Technology has the potential to enhance safety, but there are also some risks associated with adding high-tech features to vehicles. The road environment also changes regularly, making it critical for drivers, fleet managers, and safety professionals to adapt to new potential hazards. 

Fleetworthy is dedicated to reducing risk and increasing compliance, making our solutions ideal for companies of all sizes. Contact us today to request a demo and find out how we can help you be more proactive about safety management.

Powerhouse forming to help fleets meet their compliance and back-office requirements in a simple and effective tech-powered solution

Madison, WI November 28, 2023 – Bestpass, the leading toll management and payment platform for commercial vehicles, announced today that it has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, a provider of fleet safety, compliance, and risk management solutions. Bestpass will now offer a comprehensive suite of services that cover all aspects of tolling, compliance, and safety for commercial fleets of all sizes.

The acquisition will allow Bestpass to provide a one-stop shop for fleets for all tolling, compliance, and safety needs of commercial fleets leveraging Fleetworthy’s expertise and technology to enhance its platform with the integration of Fleetworthy services. Bestpass will also be able to expand its customer base and geographic reach by offering Fleetworthy’s solutions to its existing and new clients. The combined company will have a strong competitive advantage in the market, as it will be able to provide a powerful set of dashboards and analytics for fleet compliance, safety and operations.

Bestpass, founded in 2001, covers 100% of major toll roads across the U.S., supports more than 30,000 customers, and processes over $1.5 billion in toll transactions annually. Bestpass offers a range of toll coverage options for owner-operators, regional fleets, and national fleets, as well as customized solutions for specific needs.

Fleetworthy Solutions, founded in 1983, is a leading provider of fleet management and compliance solutions for the transportation industry. Fleetworthy’s cloud-based solution, CPSuite, is the most powerful compliance software in the industry, combining seamless technology, reliable data, and knowledgeable people. It also offers related compliance focused services including vehicle and driver safety compliance, audit support, and extended fleet services, all aimed at helping clients exceed state and federal standards.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Fleetworthy to the Bestpass family,” said Tom Fogarty, CEO of Bestpass. “We know fleet and driver safety is a top priority with our customers. It’s why we sought collaboration with a premier provider to incorporate safety and compliance solutions into our comprehensive range of services. Fleetworthy emerged as the ideal partner, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable contributions this integrated offering will make for our customers.”

“The combination is a strategic move that will offer a more comprehensive and integrated solution to customers while also expanding our market opportunity,” said Fogarty. “Fleetworthy and Bestpass share the vision of simplifying and streamlining the complex and ever-changing challenges of tolling, compliance, and safety for commercial fleets. Together, we will be able to deliver more value and innovation to our customers and the industry.”

“Fleetworthy is excited to join forces with Bestpass, a leader and innovator in the toll management space,” said Michael Precia, President and CEO of Fleetworthy. “We have been impressed by Bestpass’ growth and success, and we share their commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence. By combining our complementary strengths and capabilities, we will be able to offer a unique and powerful solution that will help our customers go beyond compliant and achieve optimal outcomes for their fleets. We look forward to working with the Bestpass team to create a industry leader and more powerful and comprehensive solution set.”

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, and the transaction has already closed. Both companies will continue to operate under their respective brands. Raymond James acted as financial advisor to Fleetworthy.

About Bestpass: Bestpass is a comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets of all sizes. Bestpass saves fleets time and money by consolidating payments and providing insight into cost per vehicle. Founded in 2001 by truckers for truckers, Bestpass is a trusted partner on the road and in the back office for customers and tolling authorities. To learn more, visit www.bestpass.com.

About Fleetworthy Solutions: Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 40 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleetworthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks. To learn more, visit www.fleetworthy.com

Click the following link to read a great article regarding how an Intelligent Compliance Platform can be used by carriers to go beyond simple compliance to regulations, by helping the carrier identify hazardous behaviors and other issues so they can be dealt with quickly. Michael Precia, CEO/President of Fleetworthy Solutions, sheds light on one of the most important functions of the CPSuite compliance platform, which deals with the very reason federal HOS regulations exist — driver fatigue.

https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/trucking-life/preventing-fatigue-can-help-drivers-and-motor-carriers-improve-safety-ratings

About Fleetworthy Solutions

Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 40 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleetworthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks.

For more information on the above topic, please contact Ethan Quimby at 608-230-8224 or email the marketing team at marketing@fleetworthy.com.

Click the following link to read a great article on how fleets are realizing the many benefits of investing in a compliance management system, with some great success stories from Graybar and some valuable insight from Fleetworthy’ Solutions’ CEO/President Michael Precia–

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/fleets-tech-regulatory-compliance?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter&mktId=11840235&mkt_tok=OTA1LUJCVy04NzYAAAGMobXaGB-YX7L8acWr0CEb3qbx8b5jJW4CleihI8qK49Su2xWAgz8oeUjkx4kRcoq2oLZa9QV0dny66s6NbV6ER8TnYFbS-efLkE457vx9BGWpaA

About Fleetworthy

Fleetworthy is revolutionizing road safety and fleet management with a command center for safety, compliance, and efficiency. Our connected suite provides real-time insights and control, enabling customers to maximize efficiency, reduce risk, and save money. 

With technology that unifies safety, compliance, toll management, weigh station bypass, and more, Fleetworthy empowers organizations to perform at their best. We simplify operations to ensure every vehicle and driver is not just compliant, but beyond compliant.  Supporting millions of drivers and vehicles, Fleetworthy is leading a new era in road safety and fleet technology.  For more information, visit fleetworthy.com.

Fleetworthy Solutions and Union Leasing Announce Strategic Partnership, Broadening Both Organization’s Industry Impact, Delivering Safety Centric Solutions and Excellence Through Regulatory Services

Madison, WI June 9, 2023 – Fleetworthy Solutions, the leading provider of regulatory compliance software and managed services and Union Leasing, the premier nationwide fleet management provider for mid-sized fleets announce their partnership.

This alignment facilitates Union Leasing’s resale of Fleetworthy’s solutions, which span driver and vehicle safety, apportioned plating and permitting, as well as fuel tax managed services. Union Leasing selecting Fleetworthy as their preferred regulatory compliance partner introduces Fleetworthy to new opportunities in the Mid-Sized Fleet sector. With a proven reputation for understanding their client’s needs, Union Leasing looks to leverage Fleetworthy’s extensive industry expertise and diverse product offerings, aligning with Union’s long-standing tradition of Fleet Management excellence.

“Our technology and compliance services are backed by over 40 years of transportation industry experience and successfully managed by our in-house subject matter experts. We are thrilled to have another strategic partner like Union Leasing see the value of our brand and freely choose to utilize and resell our services.”

–Michael Precia, President and CEO of Fleetworthy Solutions

Fleetworthy Solutions and Union Leasing share in the belief that tailored solutions, organizational alignment, and personal relationships are the vehicle to establishing meaningful, transparent, and trusted partnerships.

“Our partnership with Fleetworthy expands our support to clients with commercial motor vehicles through a comprehensive selection of reliable compliance products. Union and Fleetworthy share core values that drive flexible solutions and high touch, personal service.”

–Todd Heemsoth, President of Union Leasing

Together, Fleetworthy and Union will deliver enriched customer experience, via newly recognized operational efficiencies and enhanced visibility to their customer’s most critical compliance fleet data.

About Union Leasing

Union Leasing Inc. provides flexible, vehicle lease financing and highly customized fleet management services to corporate and rental customers nationwide. Union Leasing was established in 1955 and is a subsidiary of Sasser Family Companies, Inc. Sasser Family Companies is a fourth generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating back to 1928. 

For more information about Union leasing, please contact Jeremy Green, Sales & Marketing Manager: jgreen@unionleasing.com

About Fleetworthy Solutions

Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 40 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleetworthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks.

For more information on the above topic or to see other press releases, please contact Ethan Quimby at 608-230-8224 or email the marketing team at marketing@fleetworthy.com.

April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, to place focus on ways to change behavior through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. This is a good time to review Company driver training and practices/policies related to distracted driving.

Distracted Driving Statistics:

• NHTSA reports that in 2021, distracted driving killed 3,522 people (up from 3,142 in 2020).
• An FMCSA study shows that CMV drivers texting while driving are 23.2 times more likely to be involved in an accident that those not driving distracted.
• ATRI’s 2022 Crash Study found that drivers with a conviction for reckless or inattentive driving have a 62% greater chance of a DOT accident.

What is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is driving while engaging in any activity that diverts your full attention from the task of driving, including:

• Visual distraction – doing something that requires the driver to look away from the roadway, such as:
  • Watching another device, such as a tablet or computer,
  • Looking at paperwork,
  • Looking at directions;
• Manual distraction – doing something that requires the driver to take hands off of the steering wheel, such as:
  • Eating and drinking,
  • Adjusting the stereo or navigation system;
• Mental distraction – thinking about something other than driving, such as:
  • Daydreaming or thinking about things other than driving,
  • Engaging in involved discussions with other people in your vehicle;
  • Talking or texting on your phone involves all three of these distractions.

Training Frequency:

1. What training is provided?
2. How often is refresher training offered?
3. Is training assigned after an event?

Helpful Training Items Focused on Distracted Driving Month:

Link to FMCSA driver materials on distracted driving –

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/distracted-driving-toolkit-documents

Link to FMCSA driver visor card on distracted driving –

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/cmv-driver-toolkit

How Do You Monitor, Coach, and Hold Drivers Accountable for Distracted Driving?

• Inward-facing cameras:
  • How are events handled?
  • Are the drivers allowed to “self-coach” before an event is triggered?
  • What is the coaching process?
  • What policies/progressive discipline are in place for these types of events when self-coaching doesn’t work?
• Other telematics:
  • Are instances of hard-braking, lane departure, following too close, etc., reviewed for evidence of distracted driving?
  • What is the coaching/discipline process?
• Hand-held cell phones:
  • For CMV drivers, these are banned, and can result in tickets/violations/fines, and CSA points to both the driver and the Motor Carrier.
  • What are the consequences for these types of events?
• Hands-free cell phones:
  • Are drivers allowed by company policy to use hands-free devices?
  • While allowed by DOT, we all know that hands-free is not minds-free.
  • Are drivers instructed to keep discussions to a minimum, and to pull over to a safe place before engaging in an emotional conversation?
• Calls from dispatch:
  • Are dispatchers/managers respectful of drivers on the road and do they refrain from calling while the driver is engaged in driving activities?
• Eating/drinking:
  • Are drivers given adequate break time, so they are not trying to eat while driving?
• Team driving:
  • Are passengers of teams required to stay alert and on the lookout for hazards?

Other Resources:

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/driver-safety/distracted-driving

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

https://www.nhtsa.gov/april-distracted-driving-awareness-month#:~:text=Drive%20Responsibly,Need%20to%20send%20a%20text%3F

National Safety Council (NSC):

https://www.nsc.org/road/distracted-driving-awareness-month

American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI):

https://truckingresearch.org/atri-research/safety-2

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has placed All-Ways Track ELD on the Revoked Devices List due to the company’s failure to meet minimum requirements, effective March 27, 2023.  Beginning May 26, 2023, continued use of the revoked ELD would be considered to be operating without an ELD.

Motor carriers have a period of up to 60 days to replace revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. If an ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies, the FMCSA will place the ELD back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry and the field.

As a leader in the Safety Compliance industry, Fleetworthy Solutions is mission-oriented when it comes to providing the best (and most up-to-date) information to our clients.  We excel in recommending ELDs that go above and beyond the minimum requirements set forth by the FMCSA.  Being stewards of the best information in the industry, we are in a position to provide our clients with a clear path to exceed the FMCSA’s requirements.

For ELD and other safety compliance information, please reach out to Fleetworthy Solutions to ensure your compliance is beyond the minimum. You can reach us by phone at 608-230-8200 or email at marketing@fleetworthy.com. You can also visit our website at www.fleetworthy.com.

About Fleetworthy Solutions

Fleetworthy Solutions, Inc. provides DOT safety and regulatory compliance services to commercial fleets that take them Beyond Compliant. Fleetworthy combines exceptional client service, advanced technologies, and more than 35 years of transportation industry expertise to make sure that drivers and assets are truly fleet worthy. The company helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs and mitigate risks.

Madison, WI January 17, 2023 – Fleetworthy, the leading provider of cloud-based compliance, risk mitigation, and safety solutions for commercial fleets, has acquired Viastar, a Dallas, TX-based provider of fleet compliance solutions.

The acquisition adds an attractive portfolio of new strategic clients, solutions capabilities, and channel partners, on the heels of another consecutive year of record revenues and growth at Fleetworthy. Viastar extends Fleetworthy’s capabilities in commercial fleet licensing and permitting, deepens its relationships with financial institutions, and expands the company’s presence with the addition of a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Over 1,500 commercial fleets, representing a footprint of over 200,000 drivers and 210,000 assets, including many of America’s largest private fleets, for-hire carriers and 3PL companies, rely on Fleetworthy to manage their mission-critical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation needs.

“We’re excited to welcome Viastar’s clients and employees to the Fleetworthy family,” said Michael Precia, Fleetworthy’s CEO and President. “Fleetworthy leverages its broad set of automated solutions and deep industry experience to help commercial fleets connect and navigate a highly regulated, complex, and fragmented ecosystem that has historically relied on antiquated software, siloed applications, and manual processes. Our SaaS platform and turnkey subscription-based managed services provide fleets with real-time enterprise-wide visibility of transportation compliance, and a single, unified source of truth for essential driver, asset, and operational data. We’re looking forward to bringing Fleetworthy’s modern cloud-based solutions and full range of capabilities to Viastar’s clients to help them reduce costs, mitigate risks, and achieve significant ROI by improving asset and driver utilization rates, automating workflows, maintaining regulatory compliance, and operating safer and more efficient fleets.”

– Michael Precia, CEO and President, Fleetworthy Solutions

Viastar represents Fleetworthy’s fifth add-on acquisition, joining Our Safety Department, RapidLog, TivaCloud, and On The Go.

About Fleetworthy Solutions

Fleetworthy is the leading provider of cloud-based compliance, risk mitigation, and safety solutions for commercial fleets. Over 1,500 commercial fleets, including some of America’s largest private fleets, for-hire carriers, and 3PLs rely on Fleetworthy to manage and identify risk, adhere to DOT, IFTA, IRP, and other regulations, and help ensure safe and compliant operations, covering a footprint of more than 210,000 drivers and over 260,000 assets. With a long successful track-record, deep commercial fleet experience, and a flexible delivery model that ranges from a cloud-based do-it-yourself software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to fully outsourced, turnkey subscription-based tech-enabled managed services, Fleetworthy helps private fleets, for-hire carriers and third-party logistics companies of all sizes surpass compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and streamline processes to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and operate more safely and efficiently. Please visit www.fleetworthy.com for more information.

Fleetworthy Expands Technology Solutions as the Employers’ Risk Management Association (ERMA) Becomes the First CPSuite SaaS Customer!

Madison, WI December 8, 2022 – Fleetworthy, an industry-leading compliance software and risk mitigation services provider, announces the first official SaaS collaboration with ERMA, a stand-alone risk management, compliance, and human resource services provider. ERMA will now leverage the power of Fleetworthy’s Intelligent Compliance Platform, CPSuite, to provide additional risk mitigation resources and services to their clients, ensuring that their fleets are going ‘Beyond Compliant’.

Originally, ERMA concentrated on negotiating insurance terms on behalf of their clients but now have grown into a distribution channel of retail agents and insurance company relationships providing an abundance of offerings for human resources and compliance services, risk mitigation, and profit maximization. With the addition of Fleetworthy’s CPSuite to their set of tools, ERMA greatly enhances and expands their service offerings.

When discussions of this collaboration began back in July, it was clear Fleetworthy’s CPSuite platform was going to be crucial in helping increase ERMA’s efficiency through software and managed services. For ERMA, they needed an ally who was both interested in their business and shared the same passion for safety that would work in partnership towards their success. Fleetworthy Solutions proudly brings that passion and added value to their members and the many agents that serve them.

“We conducted an in-depth search for a partner that offered service, technology and a value-added partnership, rather than just a provider of technology. We deemed Fleetworthy to be not only an industry leader with tools and resources that will better allow us to serve our client base better but also look to us a valued partner as well.”

– Jim Urseth, President, ERMA

Fleetworthy continues to expand their SaaS features in the CPSuite to help fleets and owner-operators working with ERMA, or any future clients, looking to lower their compliance risk, focus on safety, and ensure that they get the best solution for compliance and technology.

About ERMA

Founded in 1998, Employers’ Risk Management Association (ERMA) is a member-focused association that leverages their 10,000+ members’ cumulative buying power for essential business services, including risk management solutions, and varied industry compliance and HR services that would otherwise be out of reach for companies with smaller budgets. ERMA is actively creating partnerships within the insurance industry and is now sold through a distribution channel of retail agents and insurance companies that help benefit their members and their agents with competitive insurance products for all members. Visit www.myerma.com  to learn more.

About Fleetworthy

Fleetworthy is revolutionizing road safety and fleet management with a command center for safety, compliance, and efficiency. Our connected suite provides real-time insights and control, enabling customers to maximize efficiency, reduce risk, and save money. 

With technology that unifies safety, compliance, toll management, weigh station bypass, and more, Fleetworthy empowers organizations to perform at their best. We simplify operations to ensure every vehicle and driver is not just compliant, but beyond compliant.  Supporting millions of drivers and vehicles, Fleetworthy is leading a new era in road safety and fleet technology.  For more information, visit fleetworthy.com.

Connecticut has recently announced their own Highway Use Fee for highway use impacting vehicles weighing 26,000lbs or more in operation. As of January 1, 2023, a Highway Use Fee will be imposed on these carriers traveling through or in Connecticut. Click on the following link for the language directly from the State of Connecticut that was sent out to motor carriers across the country – https://www.iftach.org/bulletins/CT%20Highway%20Use%20Fee%20-IFTA.pdf

Who Must Complete a Registration Application and File a Highway Use Fee Return?

Any person that operates or causes to be operated on any highway in this state any eligible motor vehicle. An eligible motor vehicle has a gross weight of 26,000 lbs or more and carries a classification between Class 8 and Class 13, inclusive, under the Federal Highway Administration vehicle classification system must register for a Highway Use Fee Permit. Click on the following link to go to the website for the Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services for more information regarding registration – https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Businesses/Highway-Use-Fee/HUF#when

For a full list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the State of Connecticut concerning the Highway Use Fee, click the following link – https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DRS/Publications/TSSB/2022/TSSB-2022-7.pdf

How Can Fleetworthy Solutions Help?

Take a look at some specific FAQs from the above list and read the details on how Fleetworthy can assist.

FAQ# 7 – Does an eligible carrier need to register with the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) for purposes of the Highway Use Fee? Yes. Any carrier who operates an eligible motor vehicle in Connecticut is subject to the Highway Use Fee and must register with DRS for the Highway Use Fee by January 1, 2023. After registering, a Highway Use Fee Permit will be available in myconneCT (DRS’ online filing and paying portal).

Fleetworthy Assistance – Fleetworthy can open, manage and update the CT HUF account as needed, including providing the permit once issued. Once opened by Fleetworthy, the account does not need to be renewed.

FAQ# 10 – Will a permit be issued for each eligible vehicle used by a carrier on Connecticut roads? No. If DRS accepts an application, it will issue one permit to the carrier. The carrier will be required to place a copy of the permit in each eligible vehicle operated by the carrier in Connecticut. No carrier may lawfully operate or cause to be operated an eligible motor vehicle in Connecticut on or after January 1, 2023, without obtaining a Highway Use Fee Permit from DRS.

Fleetworthy Assistance – Fleetworthy will identify which qualified trucks have operated in CT in the previous 12 months to allow for the Motor Carrier to quickly disburse the permits to the field.

FAQ# 14 – What is the due date for filing and paying the Highway Use Fee? The Highway Use Fee Return and associated payment is required to be filed on or before the end of the month following the monthly period covered by said return. To this end, and by way of example, the first Highway Use Fee Return is due on or before February 28, 2023, and said return will cover the month of January 2023.

Fleetworthy Assistance – Fleetworthy can file, pay and invoice as a single payer for your Connecticut Highway Use Fee account. With access to your mileage data, Fleetworthy can not only accurately file your reports but also house the information for the required period of time.

FAQ# 16 – Is an eligible carrier that is registered with DRS for the Highway Use Fee required to file a Highway Use Fee Return for a particular monthly period in which it does not operate any eligible motor vehicle on a Connecticut road? Yes. All carriers registered for the Highway Use Fee are required to file a Highway Use Fee Return for all monthly periods, regardless of whether or not said carriers operated vehicles in Connecticut during a particular month.

Fleetworthy Assistance – Fleetworthy’s team of mileage tax experts will evaluate your fleet’s activity within any given month, then file on your behalf in an accurate and timely manner.

FAQ# 17 – Is a carrier required to maintain records in connection with the filing of the Highway Use Fee Return? Yes. Each carrier must keep records, receipts, invoices and other pertinent papers in a manner to support the information reported on each Highway Use Fee Return it files with DRS. In addition, each carrier shall maintain, on a monthly basis, a list of all the eligible motor vehicles that such carrier operates or causes to operate on a highway in the state during such month. All such lists shall be maintained by the carrier for not less than four years after the date of each such month and shall be made available to DRS upon request.

Fleetworthy Assistance – Fleetworthy will retain your mileage records for the required period of time and furnish on behalf of the motor carrier if requested from the Department of Revenue Services.