ASPEN v2.0

 

A next generation driver/vehicle inspection system developed by:

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations

Field Systems Group

 

ASPEN v2.0 is a complete recoding of the classic ASPEN system for 32-bit operating environments (Windows-NT & 2000).  It contains an updated & streamlined look & feel following the latest in software interface thinking.

 

Features:

 

·        Optimized for use on laptop computers.

·        Tabbed notebook design with data entry categorized into logical tabs.

·        Easy training & switchover for existing ASPEN users.

·        ISS, PIQ, & CDLIS queries available throughout the inspection.

·        Incremental search & lookup technology used throughout.

·        Easy link to future citation & accident modules.

·        New robust database technology used for data storage.

·        Optimized for electronic data upload using SAFER & wireless technologies.

·        Inspector can select Afavorite@ vehicle check sites from customizable short list.

·        New Adrag & drop@ brake measurement entry.

·        Violations grouped by type in easy to navigate Atreeview@.

·        All violations can be incrementally searched by entering the violation codes.

·        Locally defined State fields appear on multi-tabbed notebook pages.

·        VIN number entry & auto-checking.

·        2-D bar code entry from CDL license & vehicle registration.

·        Mini PIQ for searching local database for previous inspections.

·        Robust On-Line Help.

·        An Advanced view option@ for customizing inspection summary display.

 

State Technical Working Group Input:

 

This is a State-Federal partnership effort.  Ten States are directly assisting FMCSA in ASPEN v2.0 development & testing as members of a special Technical Working Group.  Comments, ideas, & testing by all States is always encouraged.