Summary
- Moore Brothers’ flatbed operations faced long inspection delays that threatened on-time deliveries and customer costs.
- Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) enabled weigh station bypasses across Ontario without added hardware, improving driver efficiency.
- In one month, trucks bypassed 190+ weigh stations, saving significant drive time for a 45-truck fleet.
Flatbed Hauling Through Ontario
For more than 23 years, Moore Brothers, a family-owned and operated company in Brampton, Ontario, has been a reliable provider of flatbed hauling services. With an operation that consists of 45 company-owned trucks, about a dozen contracted owner operators, and more than 150 flatbed trailers, the company provides both regional and long-haul services throughout Canada.
The company was named a 2023 Top Flatbed Trucking Company in Canada by Logistics & Transportation Review.
“Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) is a great service that frees up more time for our drivers on the road with minimal time & effort on our part to manage it. We wouldn’t want to be without it.”
Sue MooreCOO, Moore Brothers
The Challenge
As a flatbed hauler, and due to the nature of the products and equipment it hauls, Moore Brothers is more susceptible to experiencing extended downtime during inspections at weigh stations.
“Our drivers can spend up to three hours at a weigh station if they’re directed to pull in, which has a considerable impact in our ability to make on-time deliveries and our bottom line,” said Sue Moore, COO of Moore Brothers.
“Heavy machinery can cost thousands of dollars per hour to rent, so if a truck hauling that equipment is stuck waiting at an inspection site, that’s a lot of unused time and sunk cost for the contractor renting it. It’s important to us to minimize downtime of our trucks so that we can better support our customer’s operation and be on time with our deliveries.” Sue Moore, COO, Moore Brothers
For Moore Brothers, the opportunity to bypass the province’s 44 weigh stations throughout Ontario in Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)’s network would be significant. Since the company is based just outside of Toronto, the company enabled all of its truck ELDs with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) since both regional and long-haul driers could benefit from the bypass service.
“Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) has helped us and our drivers be more productive on the road. It’s a service we wouldn’t want our drivers to be without.”
Sue Moore, COO, Moore Brothers
The Results
Since implementing Drivewyze PreClear, Moore Brothers has significantly reduced the amount of downtime drivers experience through bypassing weigh stations in Ontario. According to Moore, the company has good safety scores, due to its prioritization and investment in fleet safety programs and technologies it uses, which has a positive impact on the company’s bypass rate.
“When you’re used to spending an hour or more at a weigh station waiting for inspection, any time you can reduce has an impact on a driver’s ability to get to their customer location when they’re supposed to be there,” said Moore. “Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) has helped us and our drivers be more productive on the road. It’s a service we wouldn’t want our drivers to be without, which is also why we provide PreClear to the owner operators we work with.”
With Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), Moore Brothers administrators have access to the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), which provides access to near real-time data on bypass rates, the number of bypasses drivers receive, estimated operating savings through using the service, and more. The company also receives monthly reports that summarize bypass data and estimated operating cost reductions.
“Our drivers can spend up to three hours at a weigh station if they’re directed to pull in, which has a considerable impact
in our ability to make on-time deliveries and our bottom line.”Sue Moore, COO, Moore Brothers
In one of Moore Brothers’ recent monthly reports, its trucks activated with PreClear bypassed more than 190 weigh station sites in Ontario, for an average of five bypasses per truck. For Moore Brothers, the time savings gained each month, considering their drivers can spend up to three hours waiting for inspection, is significant.
When Moore Brothers approach a weigh station site that is activated with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), they receive and audible and visual alert on their ELD that informs them if they’re allowed to bypass the site.
For Moore Brothers, the opportunity to bypass the province’s 44 weigh stations throughout Ontario in Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)’s network would be significant. Since the company is based just outside of Toronto, the company enabled all of its truck ELDs with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) since both regional and long-haul drivers could benefit from the bypass service.
“When we first started using Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), some of our drivers couldn’t believe they could actually pass a weigh station site when the notification popped up on their ELD so they’d pull in any way to make sure,” Moore recalled. “Now it’s a welcomed sight for our drivers when they’re granted permission to pass a site. Our drivers really like the service and appreciate the amount of time it saves them.”
According to Moore, since the company provides services to all provinces in Canada, she was happy to hear that Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) recently expanded PreClear coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“It’s a welcomed sight for our drivers when they’re granted permission to pass a site. Our drivers really like the service and appreciate the amount of time it saves them.”
Sue Moore, COO, Moore Brothers
“Every now and then, our drivers will make trips to Newfoundland and Labrador, so having additional bypass opportunities there will benefit our bottom line and free up more time for our drivers that make the trip out East.”
Looking back, Moore said the integration between Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) and their ELD’s made managing active trucks using PreClear simple. “Since PreClear runs through our ELDs and no additional hardware is needed, it’s easy for us admins to access the account and manage the trucks online with service. Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) is a great service that frees up more time for our drivers on the road with minimal time and effort on our part to manage it. We wouldn’t want to be without it.”
FAQs
How can a flatbed trucking fleet in Ontario cut weigh station delays and long inspection wait times?
Enable Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) on fleet ELDs to receive weigh station bypass opportunities across Ontario’s network of 44 sites—no extra hardware required. Bypassing reduces time spent in inspections that can run up to three hours, helping protect on-time delivery and customer costs. Moore Brothers used this approach to meaningfully reduce downtime and keep drivers moving.
What is Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), and how does it let trucks bypass Ontario weigh stations through the ELD?
Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) is an ELD-integrated weigh station bypass service. As a truck approaches an activated site, the ELD provides audible and visual alerts indicating whether the driver can bypass or must pull in. It runs through existing ELDs, so fleets do not need additional in-cab hardware.
Case study: What results did Moore Brothers see after enabling Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) across its 45-truck fleet?
In one month, Moore Brothers recorded 190+ bypasses in Ontario, averaging about five per truck. The fleet saw less downtime at inspection sites, improved productivity, and better on-time performance. Drivers quickly adopted the alerts, and admins now track results in the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) with monthly summary reports.
For a 45-truck fleet, how many hours could be saved in a month if drivers get around five bypasses each and inspections can take up to three hours?
Up to 675 hours: 45 trucks × 5 bypasses × up to 3 hours per inspection. Actual savings vary by route mix, inspection duration, and which sites are active.
Does Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) cover the 44 Ontario weigh stations, and is there coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador too?
Yes. Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) offers bypass opportunities across Ontario’s 44 weigh stations, and coverage has expanded to Newfoundland and Labrador. This helps fleets that occasionally run East as well as those operating regionally in Ontario.
What reports and metrics do admins get in the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) (bypass rates, number of bypasses, estimated savings)?
Admins see near real-time data on bypass rates, total bypasses, and estimated operating savings. They also receive monthly reports that summarize performance and cost reductions. This visibility helps monitor adoption and quantify time saved.
Do stronger safety scores increase a carrier’s chance of receiving weigh station bypasses with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)?
Yes. The case study notes that Moore Brothers’ strong safety scores positively influenced their bypass rate. Investing in safety programs and technologies can improve eligibility for bypass opportunities.
What does the in-cab experience look like, how do drivers receive bypass notifications on their ELDs?
As the truck approaches an activated site, the ELD displays a visual notification and plays an audible alert instructing the driver to bypass or pull in. Drivers quickly learn to trust the guidance, which streamlines decision-making at the scale.
Steps to roll out Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) across a fleet without adding new hardware, and how to manage it day to day.
Activate Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) within your existing ELD platform for all eligible trucks and owner-operators. Use the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) to assign trucks, monitor bypass activity, and track savings in near real time. Review monthly performance reports and adjust participation as routes or trucks change.
For carriers that work with owner-operators, what are the advantages of providing Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) to them?
Extending PreClear to owner-operators delivers the same time savings and productivity gains as company trucks, supporting consistent service levels. It helps reduce inspection-related delays that affect delivery windows and customer costs. Moore Brothers includes owner-operators to ensure everyone benefits from bypass opportunities.