Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded a contract to Canadian-based company International Road Dynamics (IRD) to build, implement and maintain a new port-of-entry (POE) electronic screening system (ESS) for commercial vehicles at Interstate-35 Northbound in Love County, Oklahoma.

This will be the fourth system to be supplied by IRD.

ODOT plans to install additional systems throughout the state.

ESS helps in focusing better on potentially high-risk or non-compliant commercial vehicles, even with limited resources.

"This system will complement the three other POE installations previously procured by ODOT."

This system enables trucks with compliant weight, dimensions and credentials to bypass the POE at highway speeds, which in turn cuts down the number of trucks required to stop at the inspection station.

Due to fewer delays, compliant carriers can save time while greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced.

As per the terms of $2.59m contract, the firm will have to supply and install IRD’s Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) and intelligent Roadside Operation Credentialling system, which makes use of License Plate Reader and USDOT Reader technology, vehicle dimensioning, integrated static scale, video verification, vehicle movement compliance and operational and reporting software.

As this site will be added to the IRD supplied host operations and maintenance operations management system, ODOT will be able to have a complete picture of activity across this and other POE locations statewide.

These systems come with a central data repository with web-based data access tool that offers real-time information, historical reporting, and business intelligence through one system portal.

The maintenance operations management system also offers ongoing site health monitoring and equipment status information.

IRD president and CEO Terry Bergan said: "We are pleased to have been awarded another significant project within the State of Oklahoma. This system will complement the three other POE installations previously procured by ODOT.

"In today’s environment, it is important to be able to access and monitor all locations as if they were one system, therefore providing unparalleled intelligence to assist with operations and decision making.

"Interconnectivity of individual weighing and e-screening systems to create a statewide network brings us closer to the goal of creating integrated smart systems to better manage assets and resources.

"Our business across North America continues to grow as we leverage our significant installed base with new features and functionality."