The purpose of this award to public utilities commission of ohio is the smart roadside inspection system thermal imaging system mobile vans project, which will benefit the motor carrier industry by…

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio was awarded a $1,720,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237). The purpose of this award is to implement the Smart Roadside Inspection System Thermal Imaging System Mobile Vans Project, which will benefit the motor carrier industry by increasing the number and timeliness of commercial motor vehicle inspections. The project aims to deploy technology solutions that can quickly identify vehicle issues during inspections, leading to increased safety and reduced inspection times. The award period runs from September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027.

The purpose of this award to public utilities commission of ohio is the smart roadside inspection system thermal imaging system mobile vans project, which will benefit the motor carrier industry by increasing the number of inspections conducted and in a timely manner. In addition, the inspection process would be quicker and identify problems that could not necessarily be seen otherwise. The result would be increased safety and decreased time for inspections.