NORPASS – North American Preclearance and Safety System

NORPASS
– North American Preclearance and Safety System

What is NORPASS

NORPASS is Not a data collection or electronic screening system. The NORPASS Board of Directors are committed to promoting safe and efficient trucking throughout North America. NORPASS encourages the use of mainline screening devices allowing participating safe and legal commercial vehicles to bypass specific weigh stations allowing enforcement to concentrate its efforts on high-risk carriers.

Use of a transponder is voluntary. The only cost to the carrier is the charge for the transponder. There are no monthly or annual fees.

NORPASS Goals

Promote interoperability across jurisdictional lines (transparent borders)
Provides a forum where jurisdictions can work together to address common issues related to electronic screening
Provides encouragement and assistance to jurisdictions that are beginning to implement electronic screening

NORPASS Policy Statement

NORPASS, Inc. is committed to providing outreach and education to the trucking industry by attending national, regional and state events to promote increased safety, productivity and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations through use of interoperable roadside systems.

NORPASS, Inc. promotes interoperability across jurisdictional lines with transparent borders.

NORPASS, Inc. supports organizations that promote commercial motor vehicle safety through membership fees and sponsorships.

NORPASS, Inc. Board of Directors will meet twice a year providing a forum where members can work together to address common issues related to electronic screening.

NORPASS, Inc. provides encouragement and assistance to jurisdictions beginning to implement electronic screening.

NORPASS, Inc. Board of Directors will use Board Meetings as an opportunity to share relevant information related to new technologies.

NORPASS, Inc. Board of Directors will facilitate open and honest communication with state, local and federal partners.

This policy will be reviewed by the Board of Directors on a biannual basis or as needed.

Approved by the NORPASS, Inc Board of Directors on September 18, 2022.

To avoid stopping at weigh stations call 1-888-877-8567

NORPASS is a partnership of state and provincial agencies and representatives of the motor carrier industry. The NORPASS Board of Directors are committed to providing outreach and education to the trucking industry by attending national, regional, and state events to promote increased safety, productivity, and efficiency of commercial vehicle operation through use of interoperable roadside systems.