The Tandet Transportation Group Increases Bypass Opportunities

Boosting Bypass Opportunities with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)

For the Tandet Group, the ability to evolve business practices to meet changing operating conditions is what’s been the key to its success since the Oakville, Ontario company first opened in 1979. Since its founding, Tandet has become a leading provider of liquid and dry bulk transportation services. In the past decade, they have experienced accelerated growth in their transportation division through their companies: Tandet Logistics, Tandet Dedicated, RG Transportation, Loadmasters, Connell Transport, and ShipNorthAmerica Transportation. According to Lisa Little, the reliability of Tandet’s drivers to complete deliveries efficiently and safely has played a significant role in the steady growth of its transportation division. Tandet is proactive in identifying new solutions to support driver productivity, safety on the road, and operating efficiency.

“As a family-operated company, we work hard to create an environment where drivers feel part of the family,” said Little. “They are the key to our success, which is why we provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed in their jobs and offer competitive pay and benefits.” One of the latest integrations the company undertook was switching from PrePass to Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) PreClear to increase the number of weigh station bypass opportunities its drivers received. As a result, Tandet has significantly reduced driver downtime and improved the efficiency of freight being delivered.

Bypass Opportunities in Canada

Tandet has focused on reducing the time drivers spend at weigh stations by utilizing a weigh station bypass service, which it has done for the past seven years. This strategic choice has increased driver productivity among their staff across all six transportation companies. But, due to the nature of its business and where its trucks operate, only 30% of its vehicles could receive bypass opportunities through PrePass. When Schroder learned that its ELD provider, ISAAC Instruments, offered an integrated solution that would allow its drivers to receive Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) weigh station bypass service through its ELDs, Schroder’s interest in changing providers grew. Since Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) offers bypass opportunities in Ontario and at over 840 sites in the United States, Tandet’s drivers would receive significantly more bypasses if they switched services. Since Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) runs through Tandet’s ISAAC ELDs instead of transponders, activating the service was easy, according to Schroder. Previously, Tandet used a set of in-cab transponders to receive weigh station bypass opportunities through PrePass and toll management services from Bestpass.

“Activating Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) was a matter of creating a Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)account and activating the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) app on our trucks’ ISAAC ELDs. It was well worth the effort to switch to a weigh station bypass solution that gives us more bypass opportunities even if it meant unbundling PrePass and Bestpass. We now use Bestpass as a standalone service for toll management.” When drivers receive a notification that they can bypass an upcoming weigh station, they receive an audible and visual alert on their ELDs one and two miles from the site. “It’s much easier for our drivers to know whether they need to pull in or continue on with the alerts Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) provides rather than listening for a ‘beep’ from a transponder,” said Schroder. “Having access to Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) through our ISAAC devices is a simpler solution for us to receive weigh station bypass opportunities compared to using transponders.”

With Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), Tandet has access to its online portal, Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) HUB, to view near-real-time data on bypass rates, 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. “The reports we receive from Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) give us a lot of insight into where and how frequently our drivers are bypassing weigh stations,” said Schroder. “We’re already seeing a significant uptick in the average bypass per truck since the transition to Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) earlier this year.” According to Schroder, now that the company is receiving more bypass opportunities since switching to Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), he sees weigh station bypass service as a ‘must-have.’

FAQs

Which offers better weigh station bypass coverage for Canadian fleets, especially in Ontario?

In Tandet’s experience, PrePass reached only about 30% of its vehicles, limiting bypass opportunities. Drivewyze (now Weigh Station Bypass) offers coverage in Ontario and at 840+ sites in the U.S., which delivered many more bypasses on their routes. Based on this case, Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) provided broader coverage for Ontario–U.S. operations.

How can a fleet using ISAAC ELDs switch from PrePass transponders to Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze), and what setup steps are involved?

Create a account and activate the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) app on your ISAAC ELDs, no transponders needed. Tandet unbundled PrePass from tolls and kept Bestpass separately. They described the rollout as one of their easiest technology deployments.

What results did Tandet Transportation see after moving from PrePass to Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze)?

Tandet reported a significant increase in average bypasses per truck and less driver downtime. Delivery efficiency improved, and Weigh Station Bypass (formerly Drivewyze) HUB reporting gave clearer insight into bypass rates and estimated savings. Leadership now considers bypass service essential.

Does Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) provide weigh station bypass alerts through ISAAC ELDs, and how do the alerts work compared to transponders?

Yes. Drivers receive audible and visual notifications on the ISAAC ELD one and two miles before the site, clearly indicating whether to bypass or pull in. Compared to a transponder’s single beep, the in‑cab alerts were easier for drivers to act on.

Is Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) available in both Canada and the U.S., and roughly how many sites does it cover?

Yes. It’s available in Canada, including Ontario, and covers over 840 sites in the United States. This reach enabled Tandet’s cross‑border drivers to access many more bypasses.

What reporting and analytics are available in the Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) HUB for tracking bypass rates and operating savings?

The HUB portal shows near‑real‑time data on bypass rates, total bypasses, and estimated operating savings. Fleets also receive monthly summary reports that compile bypass activity and projected cost reductions.

Can a fleet keep Bestpass for tolls while using Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze)?

Yes. Tandet separated services, using Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) and Bestpass as a standalone toll management solution.

For a 75‑vehicle fleet operating in Canada and the U.S., is ELD-based weigh station bypass worth adopting?

Tandet, a 75+ vehicle fleet running in Canada and the U.S., saw clear gains after adopting ELD‑based bypass: more bypasses per truck, reduced downtime, and better reporting. Because it runs through existing ISAAC ELDs, setup was simple and required no transponders.

Steps to reduce driver downtime by increasing weigh station bypass opportunities across a mixed Canada–U.S. fleet.

Use an ELD‑integrated bypass service like Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) to expand coverage in Ontario and across 840+ U.S. sites.Create the account and enable the app on ISAAC ELDs; remove reliance on transponders.Keep your toll program (e.g., Bestpass) separate if needed. Monitor Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) HUB analytics and monthly reports to track bypass rates and savings and fine‑tune operations.

Examples of fleets integrating ISAAC ELDs with Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) and the outcomes they achieved.

Tandet integrated Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) with ISAAC ELDs and saw a significant uptick in bypasses per truck, reduced weigh‑station delays, and improved freight efficiency. They also gained near‑real‑time visibility and monthly summaries through Weigh Station Bypass (Formerly Drivewyze) HUB, and found activation exceptionally easy. The fleet continues using Bestpass separately for tolls.