Private: Level VIII Inspection Forum

March 28-29, 2023

Omaha, Nebraska

Schedule

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March 27, 2023

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Blue Hallway

March 28, 2023

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Blue Hallway

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol

  • Introduction and Welcome Remarks – Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol
  • Sponsor Recognition – Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol
  • Overview and Expectations – Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol
  • FMCSA Remarks – Tom Kelly, Program Manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Sponsored by Drivewyze.

08:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Current State and Vision for Level VIII Electronic Inspections

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol

Panelists:

  • HistoryDerek Barrs, Senior Manager, HNTB Corporation
  • EnforcementCapt. Bart Teeter, Texas Department of Public Safety
  • IndustrySteve Keppler, Co-Director, Scopelitis, Transportation Consulting, LLC
  • RegulatorTom Kelly, Program Manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • RegulatorPierre Pratte, Acting Chief, Motor Carrier Safety, Road Safety and Vehicle Regulations, Transport Canada

This session will be a panel discussion to review the purpose of the Level VIII Electronic Inspection, the potential lifecycle of the inspection, and whether any modifications need to be made for current or future use. The panel will analyze the current Level VIII Electronic Inspection definition and potential barriers and limitations of the definition. There will be discussion around whether this program will be voluntary or required for motor carriers and the benefits assumed by enforcement and industry.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Refreshment Break

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by Western Express Inc.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Documentation for Level VIII Electronic Inspections

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Andrea Sequin, Director, Regulatory Services and Driver Training, Schneider

During this roundtable session, we will discuss what documents need to be generated to better define Level VIII Electronic Inspection data elements. Should there be a technical specification, operational policy, etc.? Each table will discuss whether a complete driver license return is needed and if implementation of the Level VIII Electronic Inspection needs to be in stages with different sub-types to allow for scalability of the program.

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by Amazon.

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Potential Impacts of Level VIII Implementation

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Tom Kelly, Program Manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Join us for this roundtable session to review variables that need to be considered regarding Safety Measurement System (SMS), questions regarding DataQ review, environmental benefits, out-of-service considerations, frequency of inspections and inspection oversight.

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by J.B. Hunt.

03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Inspection Software Integration

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Sara Steele, Founder, Steele Tech Services

Panelists:

  • Jordan Hayashi, Software Engineer, Seikosoft LLC
  • Ankur Saini, Deputy Chief Technology Officer & Director of IT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Josh Halterman, National Model Program Manager, Iowa Department of Transportation
  • Delaine Adkins, Senior Program Manager, ITD Consultant, Iteris, Inc.

A panel will discuss how the electronic inspection will be generated and integrated into all the upstream state and federal systems (e.g., Safetynet, FMCSA SafeSpect, third-party inspection software, etc.). What protocols are necessary for states to generate the inspection? Who is responsible for the inspection and communication for transmission of data?

March 29, 2023

07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Blue Hallway

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Day One Recap and Additional Discussion

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol

We’ll review topics from day one and discuss additional thoughts and ideas.

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Level VIII Electronic Inspection Operational Considerations

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol

Join us for a roundtable session to review options for verifying the validity of transmitted driver and vehicle data.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Refreshment Break

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by Werner Enterprises Inc.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cybersecurity (High-Level) IT Security

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Presenter: Ben Gardiner, Senior Cybersecurity Research Engineer, National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

This session will include a presentation on security considerations with connected trucks and trailers, how and why vehicles are hacked, ramifications of a cybersecurity breach, and a roadmap to industry needs.

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by Amazon.

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Vehicle Sensors

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Presenter: Tim Boyle, Co-Founder, Whip Around

Attendees will be provided information on current vehicle sensors that monitor and transmit status information on vehicle components.

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Smart Trailers – What data can they provide?

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Presenter: Ross Froat, Executive Director of FleetPulse, Great Dane

Attendees will be provided information on smart trailers and what information they can provide in a real-time environment.

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Commonalities of Level VIII Electronic Inspection and Current ADS Vehicle Monitoring

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Presenter: Clint Kneip, Waymo

Presenter: Brett Fabbri, Head of Law Enforcement Policy and Roadway Safety, Kodiak Robotics Inc.

Attendees will be provided information on current vehicle monitoring and data transfer systems on automated driving system (ADS) vehicles.

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Big Blue Hallway

Sponsored by J.B. Hunt.

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Gap Assessment Activity and Next Steps

Big Blue/Missouri Ballroom

Moderator: Capt. Nick Doko, California Highway Patrol

Moderator: Derek Barrs, Senior Manager, HNTB Corporation

Moderator: Tom Kelly, Program Manager, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

We will recap days one and two, allowing for additional discussion. We will identify what was learned from the forum and areas that need to be addressed as the project moves forward. The group will discuss what is needed to launch a Level VIII Electronic Inspection operational test. We will identify the requirements, such as traffic flows and technology, needed to participate in an operational test and solicit participation from technology providers, carriers and enforcement.