NEBRASKA- The Nebraska State Patrol is using new equipment to provide better safety screenings for commercial vehicles, including semis on Interstate 80. The new system is now in use at I-80 weigh stations near Waverly and North Platte. The screening system uses cameras and sensors to read license plates and federal Department of Transportation identification numbers and check for flat tires, all while the vehicle continues to travel at Interstate speeds, said Lt. Mike Maytum of the State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division.

That information is coupled with existing weigh-in-motion, PrePass and Drivewyze technology. After a quick scan, the vehicle is either given the go-ahead or routed to the weigh station for a closer look.

Maytum said the goal is to ensure safety and to keep trucks moving.

“It really boils down to keeping roadways safe,” Maytum said.

The state plans to add a similar system to the weigh station on Nebraska 2 near Nebraska City. The new system was funded through a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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