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March 28, 2023
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome and Introductions
08:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Current State of and Vision for Level VIII Electronic Inspections
Attendees will review the purpose of the Level VIII Electronic Inspection, the potential lifecycle of the inspection, and whether any modifications need to be made. The group 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
Refreshment Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Documentation for Level VIII Electronic Inspections
The group will discuss what documents need to be generated to better define Level VIII Electronic Inspection data elements. We’ll discuss topics such as: Should there be a technical specification? Should there be an operational policy? What is the scalability of the program?
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Impacts
There will be discussion about potential impacts to the Safety Measurement System (SMS), DataQs, and other Level VIII Electronic Inspection benefits to industry and enforcement.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Updated on Level VIII-type Screening
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Inspection Software Integration
We’ll discuss how the Level VIII Electronic Inspection will be generated then integrated into all the upstream state and federal systems (e.g., SAFETYNET, SafeSpect, third-party inspection software, etc.).
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Communication Protocol for Transmission of ADS Data
March 29, 2023
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Level VIII Operational Considerations
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Cybersecurity (High-Level) IT Security
We will outline the benefits and risks of aligning with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and discuss the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s privacy/security requirements and documentation for states.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vehicle Sensors and Data Transfer
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Smart Trailers – What data can they provide?
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
State of ADS Deployment
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Gap Assessment Activity and Next Steps