New authority and ISS score

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by V c2c, Sep 8, 2016.

  1. V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    So recently got my own operating authority which is little less than a month old. Haven't even got 2 run get as TX has taken 3 weeks getting me my IFTA. Everything else is done. Was looking into getting prepass but they said my score is showing as a 99 right now. Is this how it always is 4 new authority which kinda sucks... And if so what is best and quickest way 2 lower it so I don't hit every scale and numerous inspections?? Also looking at drivewzye. Any thoughts on it? Thanks in advance. JV
     
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  3. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    you can see your score in the fmcsa portal:

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    I got green lights right away, just not as frequently as I do now.
     
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  4. V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    Ya but with my score starting so high I can't even get prepass at all. I'm above there minimum requirements
     
  5. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    You have to get inspected to get the score down. You can ask anyone to do an inspection. They are suppose to do it when asked.
     
  6. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Have you had your new entrant online/phone audit?
     
  7. V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    No have not had my new entry audit yet? Been waiting 4 it but haven't heard anything yet. They originally even had the wrong phone number posted when I got my authority. I finally got in an updated it
     
  8. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Having a prepass doesnt mean u gonna get a green light every time u go thru a scale,u still have to work ur way to that point and even then u still going to a get a red light occasionly
     
  9. Observer1

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    Some carriers are selected at random to receive the higher score. At the bottom it will generally say something to this effect. It generally drops down to a normal new entrant score in the 50-60's if there are not any problems.

    Become friends with your local DOT inspectors and ask for a terminal insection every 3 months (when you know everything Is working). Qualifying for CVSA decals will help out.
     
  10. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Can you check my ISS score? I tried to figure out how to pm you but it wasn't that simple.
    I also tried to sign up for a portal account, but the FMCSA website says I don't have a DOT number. Go figure, website doesn't have it together.
     
  11. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    I can only see my iss score. I can't remember how I set up the portal, sorry. I think you had to use a pin they snail mailed to you?
     
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