The purpose of this award to the state of oklahoma department of transportation ODOT is for the optical character recognition OCR based e screening, oversize overweight OS OW permitting system…

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) was awarded a $2 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program.

The grant will support ODOT's implementation of an optical character recognition-based electronic screening and permitting system to enhance its oversize overweight commercial vehicle permitting processes. Funds will also maintain the new system and existing operations, and assist with ODOT's information technology department project management needs. The new system aims to streamline permitting for legal commercial carriers, ensure ongoing user needs are addressed, and allow for reliable permitting system operations. This aligns with the grant program's focus on partnering with states to carry out high priority commercial motor vehicle safety activities.

The purpose of this award to the state of oklahoma department of transportation ODOT is for the optical character recognition OCR based e screening, oversize overweight OS OW permitting system enhancement replacement, OS OW system operations and maintenance and contract ITD projects management system architect assistance projects that will level playing field improve productivity of safe and legal carriers ensure address of ongoing user needs allow reliable, robust OS OW permitting system operation ensure timely and routine address of ongoing ITD program support needs