Summary
- RWE Clean Energy faced delays and rising costs from slow vehicle licensing, fragmented toll systems, and weigh station downtime.
- They implemented Fleetworthy’s unified platform, combining vehicle licensing, toll management, and weigh station bypass.
- The result: 40% faster licensing, 15%+ lower compliance costs, improved on-time delivery, and higher driver satisfaction.
As one of the nation’s largest renewable energy providers, RWE Clean Energy is driving the clean energy transition through wind, solar, and battery storage projects across key U.S. markets.
At the heart of RWE’s project delivery is a high-stakes, high-performance transportation network. Getting infrastructure and materials to job sites, on time, in compliance, and without disruption, is non-negotiable.
The Challenge
Keeping RWE’s clean energy infrastructure in motion came with real-world roadblocks: slow vehicle licensing processes, toll management headaches, and driver delays at weigh stations. Each of these issues chipped away at efficiency, inflated operating costs, and introduced compliance risk.
The Vehicle Management team at RWE saw the problem clearly: “We needed to simplify our fleet operations and take control of compliance and cost visibility. We were spending too much time chasing paperwork instead of moving equipment.”
The Solution
RWE turned to Fleetworthy, tapping into the only fleet technology suite that combines Vehicle and Driver Safety & Compliance, Toll Management, and Weigh Station Bypass under one roof.
Vehicle Licensing: Faster, Cheaper, Smarter
The most dramatic impact RWE experienced with Fleetworthy was vehicle licensing and registration. What used to be a slow and costly bottleneck is now a streamlined, data-driven workflow. With Fleetworthy:
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Titles and IRP accounts are processed faster, vehicles are back on the road in days, not weeks or even months as they had been
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Cross-jurisdictional compliance is managed by experts, eliminating guesswork
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Renewal alerts and centralized dashboards keep the team one step ahead
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Idle equipment is reduced, cutting costs and accelerating deployments
Toll Management: Unified and Under Control with Bestpass by Fleetworthy
RWE ditched fragmented toll systems for Bestpass by Fleetworthy, gaining:
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Nationwide coverage with one device, one account
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A single invoice, saving time and eliminating billing confusion
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Insightful reporting for smarter route planning and cost control
Learn More About Toll Management (Formerly Bestpass)
Simplify toll processing, save time, and reduce costs with comprehensive toll management for your fleet across the U.S. and Canada.
Weigh Station Bypass: Fewer Delays, Higher Morale with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) by Fleetworthy
With Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), drivers spend less time in line and more time in motion. RWE now benefits from:
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Access to 900+ weigh station bypass sites
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Reduced fuel costs
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In-cab alerts that keep drivers informed and safe on the road
Learn More About Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze PreClear)
Keep your trucks moving with the largest weigh station bypass service in the US and Canada.
The Results
By leveraging Fleetworthy’s full platform, RWE has realized meaningful and measurable gains:
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40% faster vehicle licensing turnaround
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15%+ reduction in vehicle-related compliance costs
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Increased on-time delivery performance
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Higher driver satisfaction and retention
“It’s getting easier. Everything is becoming more centralized and efficient,” said Rusty Bledsoe, a member of the Vehicle Management team, reflecting on the tangible improvements to RWE’s operations.
Why Fleetworthy
Fleetworthy is the only fleet management technology suite with Toll Management, Weigh Station Bypass, and Safety & Compliance solutions under one brand. For RWE, this consolidation provides increased safety, compliance, and efficiency, and a clear path toward operational excellence.
Fleetworthy empowers fleets to streamline operations, reduce risk, and save money through proven solutions in toll management, safety compliance, and bypass technology. Supporting over 2 million vehicles and 30,000 customers, Fleetworthy is trusted by 60% of the top 200 fleets in North America.
“It’s getting easier. Everything is becoming more centralized and efficient.”
Rusty Bledsoe, Member of the Vehicle Management team
FAQs
What results did Ploger Transportation get after implementing Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze)—bypasses, savings, and driver feedback?
A: In the first year after adopting Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze), Ploger logged 10,000 bypasses across 88 vehicles. The program delivered more than $80,000 in operational savings while cutting time spent in scale lines and reducing fuel use and CO2 emissions. Driver feedback was overwhelmingly positive, according to Safety Director Bob Ware.
How can a trucking fleet cut out-of-service violations tied to underinflated tires detected at weigh stations?
Pair immediate operational changes with long-term tire management. Ploger mitigated risk by deploying Weigh Station Bypass with Safety+ alerts to give drivers proactive notifications while advancing plans for a fleet-wide tire pressure monitoring system. The combination helps address underinflation early, reduce unnecessary inspections, and keep trucks moving without sacrificing safety.
Is Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) worth it for an 80–100 truck fleet? Show real ROI and time savings from a case study.
Yes. In a fleet of 88 tractors, Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) delivered 10,000 bypasses in one year and generated over $80,000 in savings. The result was less driver downtime and strong driver acceptance, indicating clear ROI for fleets in the 80–100 truck range.
Examples of custom in-cab alerts you can set up with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) (fuel discounts, toll avoidance, hard-brake zones).
Examples from the Ploger rollout include in-cab notifications for discounted fuel zones on I-80 and I-77, and alerts that steer drivers away from high-cost toll roads unless a route truly requires them. They also configured hard-brake alerts near risky intersections and a friendly “Welcome Home” message when trucks return to the terminal. These targeted prompts support safety, cost control, and driver experience.
How do you integrate Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze) with Geotab, and what role can a partner like Gray Box play?
Integration runs through your telematics stack, such as Geotab, with a partner coordinating setup and validation. Gray Box introduced Ploger to Geotab, then helped integrate Weigh Station Bypass by standing up deployment testing environments and handling ongoing technical troubleshooting. That partnership ensured the apps worked together and the rollout stayed smooth across the fleet.
What changed with tire pressure enforcement at Kentucky weigh stations, and how should fleets respond quickly?
Kentucky weigh stations implemented enhanced roadside tire pressure monitoring, which led to a spike in underinflation out-of-service violations for carriers like Ploger. A fast response is to accelerate TPMS plans and pair them with Weigh Station Bypass and Safety+ alerts, so drivers receive timely notifications and spend less time in scale lineups. This approach addresses the root cause while limiting disruption.
Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) vs no bypass: what’s the impact on fuel use, CO2 emissions, and driver downtime?
With Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), Ploger recorded fewer stops at scales, which reduced fuel burn, CO2 emissions, and driver downtime. Without bypass, their fleet faced frequent inspections and delays that added operating cost. In one year, 10,000 bypasses translated into more than $80,000 in savings for an 88-vehicle operation.
Steps to roll out a weigh station bypass program across a fleet and measure success (bypasses, savings, driver adoption).
Start by aligning stakeholders and selecting Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze) through your telematics platform. Work with a partner to test in a deployment environment, configure Safety+ alerts, and roll out to the full fleet. Track core KPIs: total bypasses, dollars saved, time spent at scales, and driver adoption/feedback. Review results monthly and refine alerting and routes as needed.
Can Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) alerts help direct drivers to cheaper fuel and away from expensive toll roads? How does that work in practice?
Yes. Using Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), Ploger set up in-cab notifications that direct drivers to discounted fuel zones on I-80 and I-77 and warn them to avoid expensive toll roads unless a route requires it. These real-time prompts help drivers make cost-aware decisions without leaving the cab or breaking focus.