PrePass Safety Alliance activates app-based bypass service at Putney and Fair Haven in collaboration with Vermont DMV Enforcement.
Phoenix, AZ – November 19, 2026 — PrePass Safety Alliance, the nonprofit public-private partnership advancing commercial vehicle safety and efficiency, today announced the introduction of its PrePass® weigh station bypass Mobile App solution in Vermont, allowing qualified commercial trucks to bypass at highway speeds, reducing delays at two key enforcement locations: Putney (SB, I-91) and Fair Haven (EB, SR 4). The launch is made possible through a partnership with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, expanding the tools available to officers who protect the state’s roads and freight corridors.
The PrePass Mobile App allows qualified carriers to receive bypass decisions and customizable safety alerts directly on their mobile or telematics device without requiring additional hardware. As trucks approach an inspection site, the app securely transmits safety scores, credential information, and other compliance data to enforcement officers. Vehicles that meet Vermont’s safety and credential standards may be cleared to continue at highway speeds, while officers can focus their attention on carriers that may present a higher risk.
Carriers and drivers stand to gain immediate, measurable benefits from the app’s deployment. For example, each successful bypass can save up to 7 minutes of delay time, cut nearly 0.5 gallons of fuel, and reduce operating costs by up to $11.75 per bypass. Beyond cost savings, the smoother process enhances driver satisfaction by reducing downtime, idling, and stop-and-go traffic at inspection stations.
“Bringing our mobile app bypass technology to Vermont enhances both safety and efficiency for everyone on the road,” said Mark Doughty, President & CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance. “The ability to screen trucks with digital infrastructure strengthens enforcement capability while reducing unnecessary stops for carriers who do things the right way. We’re proud to support Vermont’s efforts to modernize freight movement across the state.”
The two launch locations serve important regional and interstate freight corridors, connecting Vermont to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. The PrePass Mobile App is designed to complement—not replace—traditional inspection processes. By helping officers quickly identify safe, compliant carriers, the system frees limited enforcement resources and reduces congestion around inspection sites.
“This technology gives our officers another effective tool to keep Vermont’s highways safe,” said Captain Matthew Nesto of the Vermont DMV Enforcement. “By using digital screening, we can direct our attention to where it’s needed most while helping compliant carriers move efficiently through the state. It’s a practical, data-driven approach that benefits both public safety and the trucking community.”
The introduction of the PrePass Mobile App in Vermont marks its 47th jurisdiction and adds momentum to the Alliance’s broader effort to expand digital bypass solutions throughout the Northeast and at more than 586 locations across North America. Carriers operating across multiple states benefit from a unified platform that travels with them, reducing delays, fuel burn, and operating costs, while states gain more focused enforcement capability and improved visibility into commercial vehicle activity.
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About PrePass Safety Alliance
PrePass Safety Alliance is a nonprofit public-private partnership of state agencies and trucking industry leaders devoted to the safe, secure, and efficient use of North America’s highway system. Through widespread deployment of PrePass® advanced technologies—including the PrePass Mobile App—the Alliance works to increase safety compliance while saving motor carriers time, fuel, and money. To date, the Alliance has invested over $1 billion to deploy services that improve safety, reduce emissions, and preserve highway infrastructure. Learn more at www.prepassalliance.org.
About PrePass
PrePass® is the leading provider of weigh station bypass and toll payment services in North America. Operated by the PrePass Safety Alliance, PrePass helps carriers improve safety and efficiency, now including more than one billion safe bypasses and over $6 billion in estimated savings for fleets. Learn more at www.prepass.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ashley Simmons
PrePass Safety Alliance
Ashley@prepassalliance.org | Mobile: 202-341-9508