As an auto hauler, efficiency determines your margins. You calculate fuel, time, and mileage, but unexpected toll surprises and violations can eat into your profits.
We know that auto haulers face a reality most fleets don’t. The very design of your rig can work against you at the toll booth.
RunBuggy is partnered with PrePass as part of our Transporter Benefits Program, bringing you a solution designed to fix the “blind spots” in tolling and offering you an exclusive 10% discount to keep more money in your pocket.
The Auto Hauler’s “Blind Spot”
Why do car haulers see more “missed reads” than standard freight trucks? It comes down to physics.
Auto hauler trucks are often loaded with a vehicle positioned over the cab and windshield area. That specific overhang can interfere with RFID detection at toll plazas, blocking the signal and causing your transponder to go unread.
When the sensor can’t read your transponder, the toll agency treats it as a missed toll. This triggers a chain reaction of costs:
- Higher Rates: You get billed at the “toll-by-plate” rate, which is often significantly higher than the transponder rate.
- Violations: You may incur penalties and fees for unpaid invoices you didn’t know existed.
- Wasted Time: Your back office gets stuck reconciling billing errors and disputes instead of finding the next load.
The Solution: A Safety Net for Your Tolls
RunBuggy partners with PrePass to help transporters reduce avoidable toll friction. The solution is PrePass Toll Management with Continual Plate Enrollment.
This system acts as a safety net. It pairs your transponder with a registered license plate in the system. If your overhang blocks the RFID signal, the camera reads your plate, matches it to your PrePass account, and ensures you stay compliant.
Why This Matters for Your Wallet
- Maintain Coverage: You stay covered even if the transponder read fails.
- Reduce Inflated Costs: By registering your plate, you avoid the risk of inflated “violator” charges.
- Kill the Paperwork: Minimize surprise invoices and reduce the administrative lift of manual review.
Comparison: The Cost of “Blind Spots”
To show you why this partnership is a gamechanger for car haulers, here is the difference between relying on luck and relying on PrePass:
| Feature | Without PrePass | With PrePass & RunBuggy |
| RFID Failure | Triggers Violation/High Rate | Backed up by Plate Enrollment |
| Toll Rate | High “Toll-by-Plate” Pricing | Lowest Available Rate |
| Admin Work | Manual Disputes & Mail | Automated & Digital |
| Coverage | Spotty / Risk of fines | Continual Coverage |
Exclusive Benefit: Get 10% Off
We believe in equipping our transporters with tools that protect their bottom line. Through the RunBuggy Transporter Benefits program, RunBuggy members get a 10% discount on eligible PrePass solutions.
Our partnership with PrePass helps keep your lane economics predictable. Stop letting windshield overhangs dictate your profits.
Ready to Simplify Your Toll Strategy?
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