9501 question history

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9501 question history

OMB: 0607-0971

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Form 9501
Universe: Pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans, other light vans ONLY
Truck strata 1 and 2

BTS needs to fill these columns out - we provided a starting point
If the variable was listed in the ORNL report, we indicated that and the average score based on how critical it was rated by the 6 agencies. A score of 5 = critical to mission. If all 6 agencies said it was critical, the average score would be 5.0.

STATUS
D=Delete(Old)
N=New
DN=Delete(New)
C=Change/Rewording
Null =Active

SECTION

QUESTION NUMBER

PAGE

TOPIC NAME

9501 VARIABLE NAME(S)

FORM
* = Same question but different categories text

QUESTION TEXT

Green cells are new questions

2002 VIUS
w/weight
9501&9502 Combined
85,174.8 (100%)

2002 VIUS
wo/weight
9501&9502 Combined
98,682 (100%)

2002 VIUS
w/weight
9501
79,654.3 (93.5%)

2002 VIUS
w/weight
9502
5,520.5 (6.5%)

2002 VIUS
wo/weight
9501
25,434(25.8%)

2002 VIUS
wo/weight
9502
73,248(74.2%)

RESPONSE CATEGORIES

SKIP PATTERN - PAPER

REVISED QUESTION TEXT

Approved by BTS (date)

REVISED CATEGORY TEXT

Approved by BTS (date)

FINAL QUESTION AND RESPONSE TEXT
As of 6/2/2020

FINAL HELP TEXT
Help text is in red.

NOTES
Original questions for BTS

BTS RESPONSE

RESEARCH PLAN
Things we want to review in pilot data

BOTH PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL USE
(per BTS 7/1/20)

COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
(per BTS 7/1/20)

Is this a "key indicator"?
(per BTS 7/1/20)

Do we need this at the state level?
(per BTS 7/1/20, everything tabulated in 2002 should be a state level indicator again. Only new questions that should be added are marked)

Why is this question included? Who is the stakeholder? What are the data uses?

Published table in 2002

Registration information

STILLOWN

9501&9502

Is the vehicle identified above still in your or your company’s possession?

Yes -85.5% (72,818.9)
No - 14.5% (12,355.8)

Total 85,174.8

Yes - 89.8% (88,627)
No - 10.2% (10,055)

Total 98,682

Yes -85.1% (67,775.5)
No - 14.9% (11,878.8)

Total 79,654.3

Yes -91.4% (5,043.5)
No - 8.6% (477.0)

Total 5,520.5

Yes - 85.3% (21,698)
No - 14.7% (3,736)

Total 25,434

Yes -91.4 % (66,929)
No - 8.6% (6,319)

Total 73,248

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Go to section C – Acquisition)
o No (Go to section B – Disposal)

Is the vehicle identified above still in your possession OR your company's possession?

28-Jan

Is the vehicle identified above still in your possession OR your company's possession?
o Yes (Go to section C – Acquisition)
o No (Go to section B – Disposal)

Respondents tended to see "your company" only. Revised text to emphasize your OR your company.

Note for Census: How will this look on the electronic form? Does "vehicle identified above" still make sense?

ORNL-P18 STILLOWN(3.0), Verify registration information is correct
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Disposal

DISPOSED

9501&9502

Did you dispose of this vehicle prior to January 1, 2020?

This question prevent out of scope

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Go to section O- Contact Information)
o No (Continue with question 2 below)

Did you dispose of this vehicle prior to January 1, 2020?
o Yes (Go to section O- Contact Information)
o No (Continue with question 2 below)

*Note for Census: I think disposed trucks were still tabulated in 2002, should they be? Can we identify them better.

Should we tabulate the disposed trucks? If yes, How?

remove disposed vehicles from truck universe?
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Disposal

DISPOSEMNTH
DISPOSEYEAR

9501&9502

When did you dispose of this vehicle?
Enter 2-digit month and 4-digit year.

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 14.5% (12,355.8)
Yr 2002 - 8.2% (6,953.6)
Yr 2003 - 6.3% (5,402.2)

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 10.2%(10,055)
Yr 2002 - 6.0% (5,885)
Yr 2003 - 4.2% (4,170)

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 14.9% (11,878.8)
Yr 2002 - 8.4% (6,671.8)
Yr 2003 - 6.5% (5,207.0)

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 8.6% (477.0)
Yr 2002 - 5.1% (281.8)
Yr 2003 - 3.5% (195.2)

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 14.7%(3,736)
Yr 2002 - 8.2% (2,089)
Yr 2003 - 6.5% (1,647)

Dispose after 1/1/2002
Dispose 8.6%(6,319)
Yr 2002 - 5.2% (3,796)
Yr 2003 - 3.4% (2,523)

Month ___ ___ / Year ___ ___ ___ ___

When did you dispose of this vehicle?
Enter 2-digit month and 4-digit year.
Month ___ ___ / Year ___ ___ ___ ___

ORNL-P13 DISPOSEYEAR(3.3), P15 DISPOSEMNTH(2.3)
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Disposal

DISPOSEHOW

9501&9502

How did you dispose of this vehicle?
Mark ONE circle only.
NOTE: If you disposed of this vehicle after January 1, 2020, answer all of the remaining applicable questions according to how you used the vehicle during 2020. If you disposed of this vehicle prior to January 1, 2020 skip to section O – Contact Information.

of Dispose 14.5% (12,355.8)
Sold - 6.3%
Traded - 5.1%
Junked - 1.1%
Rtn lease - 1.4%
Repossesd - 0.4%
NR - 0.3%

of Dispose 10.2%(10,055)
Sold - 6.0%
Traded - 2.3%
Junked - 0.8%
Rtn lease - 0.6%
Repossesd - 0.2%
NR - 0.3%

of Dispose 14.9% (11,878.8)
Sold - 6.3% (5,037.7)
Traded - 5.3% (4,247.1)
Junked - 1.1% (877.2)
Rtn lease - 1.4% (1,146.2)
Repossesd - 0.4% (315.4)
NR - 0.3% (255.1)

of Dispose 8.6% (477.0)
Sold - 6.0% (332.6)
Traded - 1.2% (67.2)
Junked - 0.6% (34.1)
Rtn lease - 0.4% (21.3)
Repossesd - 0.1% (7.3)
NR - 0.3% (14.5)

of Dispose 14.7%(3,736)
Sold - 6.6% (1,684)
Traded - 5.3% (1,348)
Junked - 1.1% (272)
Rtn lease - 1.0% (262)
Repossesd - 0.3% (84)
NR - 0.3% (86)

of Dispose 8.6%(6,319)
Sold - 5.8% (4,226)
Traded - 1.3% (947)
Junked - 0.7% (482)
Rtn lease - 0.5% (330)
Repossesd - 0.2% (120)
NR - 0.3% (214)

o Sold or gave it away
o Traded it in
o Junked, scrapped, or otherwise destroyed it
o Returned it to leasing company
o Repossessed

How did you dispose of this vehicle?

Note: If you disposed of this vehicle after January 1, 2020, answer all of the remaining applicable questions according to how you used the vehicle during 2020. If you disposed of this vehicle prior to January 1, 2020 skip to section O – Contact Information.

Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

*Note for Census: Check consistency across variables for "Mark only ONE" and "Mark all that apply"

3/4/2020: I moved Mark ONE box only to the bottom. GT

ORNL-P15 DISPOSEHOW(2.8)
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Acquisition

ACQUIREMNTH
ACQUIREYEAR

9501&9502

When did you obtain this vehicle?
If purchased after lease, report the date you originally took possession of this vehicle. Enter 2-digit month and 4-digit year.

NR Yr - 18.6% (15,859.8)

NR Yr - 16.7% (16,488)

NR - 18.8%(14,975.1)

NR - 16.0% (884.8)

NR - 19.2% (4,881)

NR - 15.8% (11,607)

Month ___ ___ / Year ___ ___ ___ ___

When did you originally take physical possession of this vehicle?

Enter 2-digit month and 4-digit year.

28-Jan

When did you originally take physical possession of this vehicle?

Enter 2-digit month and 4-digit year.
Month ___ ___ / Year ___ ___ ___ ___

1. obtain - does this include bought, leased, gifted? The italicized note is very confusing. Can you lease but not take possession of car immediately?
2. BTS: Do we really need month and year?
(this is not "model year" - I assumed the 2002 tables had to have used the Polk data to get that?) Does this determine in/out of scope?
3. BTS: we really need to know the purpose of this question

yes, keep month

ORNL-P15 ACQUIREMNTH(2.5), ACQUIREYEAR(3.0)
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Acquisition

ACQUIREHOW

9501&9502

Was this vehicle new when you obtained it? Mark ONE box only.

New - 44.6% (37,979.5)
Used - 48.6% (41,378.6)
NR - 6.8% (5,816.7)

New - 41.1% (40,537)
Used - 51.8% (51,125)
NR - 7.1% (7,020)

New - 44.5% (35,471.8)
Used - 48.7% (38,763.9)
NR - 6.8% (5,418.6)

New - 45.4% (2,507.7)
Used - 47.4% (2,614.7)
NR - 7.2% (398.1)

New - 39.7% (10,088)
Used - 53.2% (13,526)
NR - 7.2% (1,820)

New - 41.6% (30,449)
Used - 51.3% (37,599)
NR - 7.1% (5,200)

o Yes
o No

Was this vehicle new when you took physical possession of it?

28-Jan

Was this vehicle new when you took physical possession of it?
o Yes
o No

Note for Census: We should review this in the pilot. We had about 6 million not reported in 2002. Why did they leave it blank?

6/9/2020: Removed "Mark ONE box only." from Yes/No question.

We had about 6 million not reported in 2002(Table 2a). Why did they leave it blank?

relate to ORNL-P20(3.5) VEHNEWMPG Vehicle mileage when new
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. VEHICLE ACQUISITION

Leasing

LEASEFROM

9501&9502

NOTE: This section pertains to ownership leasing. Rental agreements are NOT covered.
Was this vehicle leased during 2020? Mark ONE box only.

Lease/Y - 5.8% (4,898.9)
Lease/N - 53.7% (45,730.1)
NR - 40.6% (34,545.8)
35.6% Still own & 4.9 % Disposed
Total 85,174.8

Lease/Y - 10.3% (10,167)
Lease/N - 55.7% (55,008)
NR - 34.0% (33,507)
30.8% Still own & 3.2 % Disposed
Total 98,682

Lease/Y - 5.3% (4,223.3)
Lease/N - 53.5% (42,622.7)
NR - 41.2% (32,808.3)
36.1% Still own & 5.1% Disposed

Lease/Y - 12.2% (675.6)
Lease/N - 56.3% (3,107.5)
NR - 31.5.0% (1,737.4)
29.0% Still own & 2.5% Disposed

Lease/Y - 4.2% (1,074)
Lease/N - 54.1% (13,754)
NR - 41.7% (10,606)
36.4% Still own & 5.3% Disposed

Lease/Y - 12.4% (9,093)
Lease/N - 56.3% (41,254)
NR - 31.3% (22,901)
28.8% Still own & 2.4% Disposed

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Go to question section E – TYPE OF VEHICLE)
o No

NOTE: This section pertains to ownership leasing. Rental agreements are NOT covered.

Did you lease this vehicle FROM another person or company during 2020?

2-Jun

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): need switch skip pattern?

NOTE: This section pertains to ownership leasing. Rental agreements are NOT covered.

Did you lease this vehicle FROM another person or company during 2020?

o Yes (Go to question section E – TYPE OF VEHICLE)
o No

1. Ownership Leasing? Question had almost 50% missing in 2002. It was higher for pickups/etc. than for the 9502 trucks. That note might be confusing people, or the question wording. (Was the vehicle BEING leased during 2020?)
2. We need to understand the purpose of the question: why is this info important for these trucks? Is this a commercial use issue? Why is only leasing important and not owned or financed from dealership/bank?
3. Why is this series of leasing questions different from the 9502? We asked term and what's included in 9502.
NOTE. Source from DMV website: If you register this vehicle and lease it to a person or company that doesn't hold intrastate operating authority, you must complete the For-Hire Vehicle Registration Request form. Also, Since 7/15/98 DMV require leasing company to report them monthly whether or not the vehicle being leased by a natural person for non-business purposes which require lessee to pay the personal property tax qualify for tax relief. Since Polk gets registration data from DMV which contain leasing info, I think this question might be asked to confirm the info we received.

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Consider changing ‘someone else’ to ‘another person or company’ in both D1 and D2.

6/9/2020: Removed "Mark ONE box only." from Yes/No question.

Question had almost 50% missing in 2002. It was higher for pickups/etc. than for the 9502 trucks. Old question wording might be confusing people.

ORNL-P13 LEASE(3.0) Vehicle was leased
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Leasing

LEASETO

9501&9502

Which of the following do your represent? Mark ONE box only.

of Lease/Y - 5.8% (4,898.9)
Lessee - 4.5% (3,871.4)
Lessor - 0.8% (653.8)
NR - 0.4% (373.6)

of Lease/Y - 10.3% (10,167)
Lessee - 5.8% (5,711)
Lessor - 4.2% (4,137)
NR - 0.3% (319)

of Lease/Y - 5.3% (4,223.3)
Lessee - 4.4% (3,516.8)
Lessor - 0.4% (348.0)
NR - 0.4% (358.4)

of Lease/Y - 12.2% (675.6)
Lessee - 6.4% (354.6)
Lessor - 5.5% (305.9)
NR - 0.3% (15.2)

of Lease/Y - 4.2% (1,074)
Lessee - 3.5% (879)
Lessor - 0.4% (95)
NR - 0.4% (100)

of Lease/Y - 12.4% (9,093)
Lessee - 6.6% (4,832)
Lessor - 5.5% (4,042)
NR - 0.3% (219)

o Lessee (leased this vehicle FROM someone else)
o Lessor (leased this vehicle TO someone else)

Did you lease this vehicle TO another person or company during 2020?

2-Jun

o Yes
o No

Did you lease this vehicle TO another person or company during 2020?
o Yes
o No

can these type of truck owners lease their trucks to someone else?

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Consider changing ‘someone else’ to ‘another person or company’ in both D1 and D2.

6/9/2020: Removed "Mark ONE box only." from Yes/No question.

yes

can these type of truck owners lease their trucks to someone else? How many say yes?

ORNL-P16 LEASEWHO(2.7)
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Type of Vehicle

BODYTYPE
WBODYTYPE

9501&9502*

In 2020, which body type most closely resembled this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

Pickup - 44.6% (37,991.1)
Minivan - 14.3% (12,207.3)
Light van- 6.2% (5,251.4)
SUV - 28.4% (24,204.4)
Tractor - 1.7% (1,421.9)
Dump - 0.9% (727.0)
Flatbed - 1.1% (948.1)
Van basic enclosed - 0.7% (583.1)
all other bodytype - 2.2% (1,840.3)

Pickup - 13.4% (13 206)
Minivan - 3.4% (3 367)
Light van- 1.6% (1 602)
SUV - 7.4% (7 259)
Tractor -25.3% (24 924)
Dump - 10.8% (10 618)
Flatbed - 10.1% (9 954)
Van basic enclosed - 6.2% (6,147)
all other bodytype - 21.9% (21,605)

Pickup - 47.7% (37,991.1)
Minivan - 15.3% (12,207.3)
Light van- 6.6% (5,251.4)
SUV - 30.4% (24,204.4)

Tractor - 25.8 % (1,421.9)
Dump - 13.2% (727.0)
Flatbed - 17.2% (948.1)
Van basic enclosed - 10.6% (583.1)
all other bodytype 33.3-% (1,840.3)

Pickup - 51.9% (13,206)
Minivan - 13.2% (3,367)
Light van- 6.3% (1,602)
SUV - 28.5% (7,259)

Tractor - 34.0 % (24,924)
Dump - 14.5% (10,618)
Flatbed - 13.6% (9,954)
Van basic enclosed - 8.4 % (6,147)
all other bodytype - 29.5% (21,605)

o Pickup
o Minivan
o Van other than minivan
o Sport Utility
o Other not elsewhere specified: ____________________________________

Which body type most closely resembled this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

o Pickup
o Minivan
o Van other than minivan
o Sport Utility Vehicle / Jeep
o Other not elsewhere specified: ____________________________________

2-Jun

Which body type most closely resembled this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.
o Pickup
o Minivan
o Van other than minivan
o Sport Utility Vehicle / Jeep
o Other not elsewhere specified: ____________________________________

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, Revised to past tense. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Add ‘Vehicle’ to ‘Sport Utility’ category.
• Add Jeep as an option and code it back in to the proper strata.

YES

ORNL-P9 BODYTYPE(5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. BODY TYPE

Physical Characteristics

AXLESTOTAL

9501&9502*

In 2020, what was the total number of axles on this vehicle?
Include front and rear axles, but do NOT include axles on any trailers pulled. Mark ONE box only.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Start here

o Two
o Three or more

What was the total number of axles on this vehicle? Include front and rear axles, but do NOT include axles on any trailers pulled.
Mark ONE box only.

2-Jun

What was the total number of axles on this vehicle? Include front and rear axles, but do NOT include axles on any trailers pulled.
Mark ONE box only.
o Two
o Three or more

Axles are long steel rods that run parallel with the front and rear bumpers and have wheels attached to them.

Notes for Census:
No trucks on this form had 3 axles in 2002. See if that changed in pilot. Can we just recode all trucks on this form as having 2 axles and not ask question in production?
Compare question and "Note" between forms to make sure they are consistent.

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, Revised to past tense. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
ADD HELP TEXT: Axles are long steel rods that run parallel with the front and rear bumpers and have wheels attached to them.

Revisit to see if any trucks on this form can have 3 axles. None in 2002 data.

No trucks on this form had 3 axles in 2002.

See if that changed in pilot. Can we just recode all trucks on this form as having 2 axles and not ask question in production?

YES

ORNL-P9 AXLESTOTAL(5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2.a TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Single-unit trucks and turck-tractor without trailer?

Physical Characteristics

AXLEREARTIRES

9501&9502

How many tires are on the rear axle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Two
o Four

How many tires were on the rear axle?
Mark ONE box only.

How many tires were on the rear axle?
Mark ONE box only.
o Two
o Four

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, Revised to past tense. GT

3/5/2020: Added "Mark ONE box only". GT

new question, not in ORNL
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

Physical Characteristics

AXLEDRIVING
WAXLEDRIVING

9501&9502

From question 1 above, how many axles were driving (powered) axles?
Mark ONE box only.

o One axle
o Two axles
o Other – please specify: _________

How many of this vehicle's axles were powered?
Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

o One
o Two
o Other – please specify: _________

28-Jan

How many of this vehicle's axles were powered?
Mark ONE box only.
o One
o Two
o Other – please specify: _________

confusing for switchable front/rear wheel drive;
BTS: does "(powered)" have to be there?

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, Revised to past tense. GT

3/5/2020: Added "Mark ONE box only". GT

ORNL-P13 AXLEDRIVING(3.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Driving axles

Physical Characteristics

TRANSMSSN
WTRANSMSSN

9501&9502

What type of transmission did this vehicle have?
Mark ONE box only.

o Automatic
o Manual
o Semi-automated manual (driver shifts with an electronic module)
o Automated manual (no driver shifting – done electronically

o Automatic
o Manual
o Both
o Other _________(specify)

28-Jan

What type of transmission did this vehicle have?
Mark ONE box only.

o Automatic
o Manual
o Both
o Other _________(specify)

Issues we still have to deal with later:
do we have many electric SUVS now (we will by 2022)? They don't have transmissions. Can they answer these categories? What about hybrids?

**Note for Census: compare with 9502
We added "Other" to see if we can collect information in the pilot. We know there were missing responses in 2002 but don't know why.

do we have many electric SUVS now (we will by 2022)? They don't have transmissions.

Can they answer these categories?

What about hybrids?

We know there were missing responses in 2002 but don't know why.

YES

ORNL-P9 TRANSMSSN(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. EQUIPMENT TYPE, Transmission type

Physical Characteristics

~~WNUMGEARS~~

~~9501&9502~~

~~How many gears did this vehicle have?~~

~~Number of gears: ________~~

*remove question per BTS

28-Jan

*remove question per BTS
Number of gears: ________

1. do we have electric pickups/SUVS now (we will by 2022)? They don't have gears. Can they answer this question? What about hybrids?
2. BTS: respondent mentioned “Continuously variable transmissions/shiftless transmissions” during cognitive testing -- how to handle those? Do they count drive, neutral, reverse -- most people don’t know # of DRIVE gears
3. can this be derived some other way?

BTS will look into why this is needed on this form. Let us know if we can delete it for sure from 9501.

~~ORNL-P20 NUMGEARS(3.5)~~

*new

~~Physical Characteristics~~

Kelly A Holder (CENSUS/ADDP FED): WHY WAS THE _1 ADDED FOR 2022? EQ_AERIAL
EQ_AIRBAG
EQ_AIRCOND
EQ_ABS
EQ_AUTOSOT
EQ_TIRINFSYS
EQ_DRIVETRN
EQ_FWD
EQ_LORESDRWHEEL
EQ_LOWRESSTEERWHEEL
EQ_SNOWPLOW
EQ_RADIAL
EQ_ROUTECH
EQ_SINGLEWIDE
EQ_TIRMONSYS
EQ_TOOLBOX
EQ_WTRIP
EQ_WOTRIP
EQ_WCLIFT
EQ_WINCH

~~9501&9502~~

Did this vehicle have any of the following permanent equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Aerial work platform/bucket
o Air bag(s) (safety device only)
o Air-conditioning
o Anti-lock brake system
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Computerized drive train control unit
o Front-wheel drive
o Low rolling resistance tires on the drive wheels
o Low rolling resistance tires on the steering wheels
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Radial tires
o Route guidance technology
o Single-wide tires
o Tire pressure monitoring system
o Toolbox
o Trip recorder or on-board computer WITH remote communication capabilities
o Trip recorder or on-board computer WITHOUT remote communication capabilities
o Vehicle control aids for handicapped drivers
o Wheelchair lift
o Winch

Did this vehicle have any of the following equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.

28-Jan

Did this vehicle have any of the following equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Aerial work platform/bucket
o Air bag(s) (safety device only)
o Air-conditioning
o Anti-lock brake system
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Computerized drive train control unit
o Front-wheel drive
o Low rolling resistance tires on the drive wheels
o Low rolling resistance tires on the steering wheels
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Radial tires
o Route guidance technology
o Single-wide tires
o Tire pressure monitoring system
o Toolbox
o Trip recorder or on-board computer WITH remote communication capabilities
o Trip recorder or on-board computer WITHOUT remote communication capabilities
o Vehicle control aids for handicapped drivers
o Wheelchair lift
o Winch

1. BTS: how important is the word "permanent" here because it was confusing? We removed it.
2. The word "permanent" stuck out to people. Help text or examples. In electronic, followup with "is this permanent" for things that could possibly be temporary
3. BTS: do all these categories make sense for these kinds of trucks? About half of the list confused respondents.
4. BTS: What is "Computerized drive train control unit"? AND how do we know that the vehicle has this equipment without looking into the manufacture manual? When we Googled that term, it found a lot of PCM (Powertrain Control Module) which is a computer that manages or monitors the engine's ignition system,fuel injection, emissions, mechanical positioning of the rotating assembly, exhaust system, transmission and other function relate to transmission. Could it be that we want to capture one or more electronic system? If yes, should we replace it with “Electronic control unit(ECU)”?
5. BTS: Is it important to distinguish the low rolling tires between drive/steering wheels? Are those the same thing if you have front wheel drive? This will probably be confusing.
6. BTS: Can someone verify that everything o 9501 applies to these trucks and nothing that is on 9502 is missing from these trucks (if the equipment could apply)?
7. BTS: Why do we ask a separate "braking system" on 9502 but not on 9501?

2/28/2020 : removed this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

OBD2 mandates?

Get back to Census with what categories should be here and what the data are used for

~~ORNL-P20(3.6) Trailer permanent equipment. Nothing in ORNL mention to pickup, minivan, SUV for permanent equipment.~~

2a. EQUIPMENT TYPE

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AIRBAG
EQ_ABS
EQ_CRUISE
EQ_DRIVERCAM
EQ_GPS
EQ_INTERNET
EQ_NAVSYS
EQ_ROLLOVER
EQ_NONE_1

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following basic safety and information systems?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Air bags
o Anti-lock brake system
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Driver camera
o Engine retarder/brake
o Global Positioning System (GPS)
o Navigation system
o Power take-off
o Rollover protection

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following standard features?
Mark ALL that apply.

2-Jun

o Air bags
o Anti-lock brake system
o Cruise control
o Driver-facing camera
o Global Positioning System (GPS) , without navigational aid
o Internet access
o Navigation system
o Rollover protection
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following standard features?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Air bags
o Anti-lock brake system
o Cruise control
o Driver-facing camera
o Global Positioning System (GPS) , without navigational aid
o Internet access
o Navigation system
o Rollover protection
o None of the above

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/4/2020: Revised this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

6/2/2020:
BTS Decision:
• Driver-Facing Camera.
• Global Positioning System (GPS), without navigational aid
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Physical Characteristics~~

EQ_ACC
EQ_ADS
EQ_AES
EQ_BSW
EQ_FAEB
EQ_FCW
EQ_LDW
EQ_LKA
EQ_PARKA
EQ_PARKOW
EQ_PED
EQ_RCTW
EQ_RAEB

~~9501&9502~~

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?
Mark all that apply.

o Adaptive Cruise Control
o Automatic Emergency Steering
o Blind Spot Warning
o Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
o Forward Collision Warning
o Lane Departure Warning
o Lane Keeping Assistance
o Parking Assistance
o Parking Obstruction Warning
o Pedestrian Detection
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning
o Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following driver assistance features?
Selectall that apply.

2-Jun

o Adaptive Cruise Control
o Automated Driving System (ADS – full or partial)
o Automatic Emergency Steering
o Blind Spot Warning
o Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
o Forward Collision Warning
o Lane Departure Warning
o Lane Keeping Assistance
o Parking Assistance
o Parking Obstruction Warning
o Pedestrian Detection
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning
o Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following driver assistance features?
Selectall that apply.
o Adaptive Cruise Control
o Automated Driving System (ADS – full or partial)
o Automatic Emergency Steering
o Blind Spot Warning
o Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
o Forward Collision Warning
o Lane Departure Warning
o Lane Keeping Assistance
o Parking Assistance
o Parking Obstruction Warning
o Pedestrian Detection
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning
o Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking

2/28/2020 : Added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/4/2020: Revised this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
FHWA replaced this question with new 5 questions.

Physical Characteristics

EQ_ACC
EQ_ADA
EQ_LKA
EQ_NONE_2

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following driving control assistance features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Adaptive Cruise Control
o Active Driving Assistance
o Lane Keeping Assistance
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following driving control assistance features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Adaptive Cruise Control
o Active Driving Assistance
o Lane Keeping Assistance
o None of the above

o Adaptive Cruise Control (Assists with acceleration and/or braking to maintain a prescribed distance between it and a vehicle in front. Some systems can come to a stop and continue.)
o Active Driving Assistance (Assists with vehicle acceleration, braking and steering. Some systems are limited to speciﬁc driving conditions. Driver is responsible for primary task of driving.)
o Lane Keeping Assistance (Assists with steering to maintain vehicle within driving lane.)
o None of the above

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• FHWA Provide question text and category text.
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Physical Characteristics

EQ_BSW
EQ_FCW
EQ_LDW
EQ_POW
EQ_RCTW
EQ_NONE_3

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following collision warning features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Blind Spot Warning
o Forward Collision Warning
o Lane Departure Warning
o Parking Obstruction Warning
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following collision warning features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Blind Spot Warning
o Forward Collision Warning
o Lane Departure Warning
o Parking Obstruction Warning
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning
o None of the above

o Blind Spot Warning (Detects vehicles to rear in adjacent lanes while driving and alerts the driver to their presence.)
o Forward Collision Warning (Detects impending collision while traveling forward and alerts driver. Some systems include pedestrian or other object detection.)
o Lane Departure Warning (Monitors vehicle’s position within driving lane and alerts driver as the vehicle approaches or crosses lane markers.)
o Parking Obstruction Warning (Detects obstructions near vehicle during parking maneuvers.)
o Rear Cross Traffic Warning (Detects vehicles approaching from the side and rear of vehicle while traveling in reverse and alerts driver.)
o None of the above

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• FHWA Provide question text and category text.
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AEB
EQ_AES
EQ_RAEB
EQ_NONE_4

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following collision intervention features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Automatic Emergency Braking
o Automatic Emergency Steering
o Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following collision intervention features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Automatic Emergency Braking
o Automatic Emergency Steering
o Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
o None of the above

o Automatic Emergency Braking (Detects potential collision while traveling in reverse and automatically applies the brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact. Some systems include pedestrian or other object detection.)
o Automatic Emergency Steering (Detects potential collision and automatically controls steering to avoid or lessen the severity of impact. Some systems include pedestrian or other object detection.)
o Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (Detects potential collision while traveling in reverse and automatically applies the brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact. Some systems include pedestrian or other object detection.)
o None of the above

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• FHWA Provide question text and category text.
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Physical Characteristics

EQ_APA
EQ_RP
EQ_NONE_5

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following parking assistance features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Active Parking Assistance
o Remote Parking
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following parking assistance features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Active Parking Assistance
o Remote Parking
o None of the above

o Active Parking Assistance (Controls steering and potentially other functions during parking. Driver may be responsible for acceleration, braking and gear position. Some systems are capable of parallel and/or perpendicular parking.)
o Remote Parking (Parks vehicle without driver being physically present inside the vehicle. Automatically controls acceleration, braking, steering and shifting.)
o None of the above

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• FHWA Provide question text and category text.
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AHB
EQ_BC
EQ_DM
EQ_HUD
EQ_NV
EQ_SVC
EQ_NONE_6

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other driver assistance systems features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Automated High Beams
o Backup Camera
o Driver Monitoring
o Head-Up Display
o Night Vision
o Surround-View Camera
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other driver assistance systems features?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Automated High Beams
o Backup Camera
o Driver Monitoring
o Head-Up Display
o Night Vision
o Surround-View Camera
o None of the above

o Automated High Beams (Switches between high and low beam headlamps automatically based on lighting, surroundings and trafﬁc.)
o Backup Camera (Provides view of area behind vehicle when in reverse. Could include trailer assistance, a system that assists drivers during backing maneuvers with a trailer attached.)
o Driver Monitoring (Monitors drivers to determine if they are actively engaged in the task of driving. Some systems monitor driver’s eye movement and head position.)
o Head-Up Display (Projects image of vehicle data and/or navigational info into the driver’s forward line of sight.)
o Night Vision (Aids driver vision at night by projecting enhanced images on instrument cluster or head-up display.)
o Surround-View Camera (Uses cameras located around vehicle to present view of surroundings.)
o None of the above

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• FHWA Provide question text and category text.
• Add None of the Above.
• All items are needed.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

8, 7, 11

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AEROB
EQ_AEROH
EQ_AEROM
EQ_AEST
EQ_ATIS
EQ_FTC
EQ_GAP
EQ_IRT
EQ_LRRT
EQ_NONE_7

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following fuel economy features and equipment?
Mark all that apply.

o Aerodynamic bumper
o Aerodynamic hood
o Aerodynamic mirrors
o Fuel tank covers
o Gap reducers
o Idle-reducing technologies (portable auxiliary pack, electrification, etc.)
o Low rolling resistance tires

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following fuel economy features?
Mark ALL that apply.

2-Jun

o Aerodynamic bumper
o Aerodynamic hood
o Aerodynamic mirrors
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Fuel tank covers
o Gap reducers
o Idle-reducing technologies (portable auxiliary pack, electrification, etc.)
o Low rolling resistance tires
o None of the above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following fuel economy features?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Aerodynamic bumper
o Aerodynamic hood
o Aerodynamic mirrors
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Fuel tank covers
o Gap reducers
o Idle-reducing technologies (portable auxiliary pack, electrification, etc.)
o Low rolling resistance tires
o None of the above

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/4/2020: Revised this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20", moved from F8 to F7. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Add None of the Above.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

7, 8, 12

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AERIAL
EQ_AIRCOMP
EQ_SPRINGS
EQ_CHRISTREE
EQ_CRANE
EQ_EVI
EQ_RETARDER
EQ_HOIST
EQ_LIFTGATE
EQ_SNOWPLOW
EQ_HAZMAT
EQ_PTO
EQ_TOOLBOX
EQ_WINCH
EQ_NONE_8

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following custom (aftermarket) features and equipment?
Mark all that apply.

o Aerial work platform/bucket
o Air compressor (except for air brakes)
o Bobtail
o Christmas tree
o Crane
o Electronic vehicle identification (transponder, etc.)
o Hoist
o Lift gate
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Multi-hazmat
o Toolbox
o Winch

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other features?
Mark ALL that apply.

2-Jun

o Aerial work platform/bucket
o Air compressor (except for air brakes)
o Air springs
o Christmas tree (chip box)
o Crane
o Electronic vehicle identification
o Engine retarder/brake
o Hoist
o Lift gate
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Multi-hazmat
o Power take-off
o Toolbox
o Winch
o None of above

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other features?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Aerial work platform/bucket
o Air compressor (except for air brakes)
o Air springs
o Christmas tree (chip box)
o Crane
o Electronic vehicle identification
o Engine retarder/brake
o Hoist
o Lift gate
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Multi-hazmat
o Power take-off
o Toolbox
o Winch
o None of above

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/4/2020: Revised this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20", moved from F7 to F8. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Remove ‘bobtail’ from this question.
• Remove transponder
• Add ‘None of the above’ answer choice.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Physical Characteristics~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9501&9502~~

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other features and equipment?
Mark all that apply.

o Air-conditioning
o Air springs
o Cruise control
o Internet access

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following other features and equipment?
Mark all that apply.
o Air-conditioning
o Air springs
o Cruise control
o Internet access

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/4/2020: Removed this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

7 ,10, 9, 13

Physical Characteristics

WGCWRPOUND

9501&9502

What was this vehicle’s towing capacity in pounds?

__________

What was this vehicle’s towing capacity in pounds?

2-Jun

__________ pounds

What was this vehicle’s towing capacity in pounds?
__________ pounds

Towing capacity depends on the exact model and/or any aftermarket modifications. Information about towing capacity can be found in the vehicle manual, online, or calculated from the information inside the door.

1. BTS: respondents don't know this off-hand. Can this be derived some other way? Do we care about towing capacity of vehicles that never tow anything?
2. should this be in the trailer section instead to only ask people with trailers?

Note for Census: evaluate missing rates from pilot

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
BTS Decision:
• HELP TEXT:
• Towing capacity depends on the exact model and/or any aftermarket modifications. Information about towing capacity can be found in the vehicle manual, online, or calculated from the information inside the door.

Look into Polk data to see if it is included - not in data dictionary
Don't know how else we can derive it.
Care about for all vehicles.

Can this be derived some other way?

How many people who do not attach trailers leave this blank? How many report "0"?

ORNL-P19 GCWR(4.0)
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

~~E F~~

2 ,8, 11, 10, 14

Type of Vehicle Physical Characteristics

WCABHEIGHTFT
WCABHEIGHTIN

9501&9502

In 2020, what was the height of this vehicle’s cabin?

Feet: ___________ Inches: __________

What was the height of this vehicle’s cabin (measured from the ground to the top of the roof)? Include any equipment that extends above the roof of the cabin such as an antenna, a fairing, or a smoke stack.

2-Jun

1. We want to move from E section to F section to match 9502. Makes more sense in physical characteristics.
2. BTS: Is this interior or exterior height? Several people asked in cognitive interviews.

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Revise question text:
What was the height of this vehicle’s cabin (measured from the ground to the top of the roof)? Include and equipment that extends above the roof of the cabin such as an antenna, a fairing, or a smoke stack.

exterior height

YES

ORNL-P20 CABHEIGHT(3.8)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

9
*new

~~Physical Characteristics~~

~~9501~~

~~What was this vehicle's maximum seating capacity?~~

~~______________passengers~~

What was this vehicle's maximum seating capacity?
______________passengers

**new question added per BTS request for the 9501 form only

2 1

Time Operated

TIMEOPERATE

9501&9502

During 2020, how many months was this vehicle used?
Round to the nearest whole month. Mark ONE box only.

o 12 months
o 7-11 months
o 2-6 months
o 1 month or less
o Vehicle not used (no miles driven)

o 12 months (Go to section H –Home base)
o 7-11 months
o 2-6 months
o 1 month or less
o Vehicle not used (no miles driven)

In 2020, how many months was this vehicle used?
Round to the nearest whole month. Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

In 2020, how many months was this vehicle used?
Round to the nearest whole month. Mark ONE box only.
o 12 months (Go to section H –Home base)
o 7-11 months
o 2-6 months
o 1 month or less
o Vehicle not used (no miles driven)

We want to reverse the original order of these questions; and then skip "reasons" if they select 12 months.

Note for Census: There is a footnote in Table 6 about adjusting miles for partial-year ownership. That must use this question-we need to figure out how.

If you use truck 10-12 months, you don't have to answer next question. Categories need to be reviewed. such as 7-9 month, 10-12 month, lower categories can stay. Are these categories meaningful to someone?
o 10-12 months (skip to Home Base section)
o 7-9 months
o 2-6 months
o 1 month or less
o Vehicle not used (no miles driven)

There is a footnote in Table 6 about adjusting miles for partial-year ownership. That must use this question-we need to figure out how.

ORNL-P12 TIMEOPERATE(3.6)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. MONTHS OPERATED; Table 7 MONTHS OPERATED

1 2

Time Operated

TIME_NA
TIME_SEASNL
TIME_IDLE
TIME_REPAIR
TIME_OTH
WTIME_OTH

9501&9502

During 2020, what reasons (if any) was this vehicle NOT in use for periods of 90 consecutive days or more?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Not applicable
o Seasonal
o Not needed/idle (excluding seasonal)
o Under repair
o Other – please specify: ______________

After answering this question and you reported question 1 above "Vehicle not used(no miles driven)", go to section O - Contact Information
o Not applicable
o Seasonal
o Not needed/idle (excluding seasonal)
o Under repair
o Other – please specify: ______________

In 2020, what reasons (if any) was this vehicle NOT in use for periods of 90 consecutive days or more?
Mark ALL that apply.

28-Jan

In 2020, what reasons (if any) was this vehicle NOT in use for periods of 90 consecutive days or more?
Mark ALL that apply.
After answering this question and you reported question 1 above "Vehicle not used(no miles driven)", go to section O - Contact Information
o Not applicable
o Seasonal
o Not needed/idle (excluding seasonal)
o Under repair
o Other – please specify: ______________

BTS: This wasn't tabulated in 2002. Why is this asked?

YES

ORNL-P14 TIME_IDLE(3.7), TIME_NA(3.5), TIME_OTH(3.5), TIME_REPAIR(3.5), TIME_SEASNL(3.5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Home Base~~

~~9501&9502~~

Did this vehicle operate from a home base location during 2020?
Home base refers to the location where the vehicle was usually parked when it was not on the road, such as a home, farm, terminal, etc. Vehicles that might NOT operate from a home base are typically consumer one-way rentals or some over-the-road truck tractors. If this vehicle is on lease to someone else, answer ALL home base questions as they pertain to the lessee. Mark ONE box only.

o Yes (Continue with question 2 below)
o No (Go to section I – MILES on page 11)

28-Jan

1. remove question(combine with H3 and change to H1)
2. BTS: is there a better example of what trucks might not have a home base for these types of vehicles? This mentions truck tractors and one way rentals.
3. If the "lessee" question earlier doesn't apply to these trucks, that note needs to be removed too.

3 1

Home Base

HBTYPE
WHBTYPE

9501&9502

What was the type of home base from which this vehicle operated?
Mark ONE box only.

o Private residence
o Company office/headquarters
o Terminal
o Distribution center
o Manufacturing plant
o Other – please specify: ___________________________________

• Private residence
• Corporate office/headquarters
• Terminal
• Distribution center
• Manufacturing plant
• Farm/Agricultural Production
• Mining or other Energy Production Site
• Truck leasing company
• Other (please specify) _____________
• No home base (Go to Section I - Miles)

28-Jan

What was the primary function of the home base from which this vehicle operated?

Note: Home base refers to the location where the vehicle was usually parked when it was not on the road.

Mark ONE box only.

• Private residence
• Corporate office/headquarters
• Terminal
• Distribution center
• Manufacturing plant
• Farm/Agricultural Production
• Mining or other Energy Production Site
• Truck leasing company
• Other (please specify) _____________
• No home base (Go to Section I - Miles)

move from H3 to H1

Note for Census: Insert the correct skip for "no home base"

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to past tense. GT

YES

ORNL - P11 HBTYPE(3.8), P13 HB(3.8)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Home Base

HB_CITY
HB_COUNTY
HB_STATE
HB_ZIP
HB_ZIP4

9501&9502

Where was the home base of this vehicle on July 1, 2020?
If this vehicle was put into service after July 1, 2020, enter current home base.

City: ___________________________
County/Parish/Borough (or equivalent): ___________________________
State: ____________________________
ZIP Code: ____________

Where was the home base of this vehicle on July 1, 2020?
If this vehicle was put into service after July 1, 2020, enter current home base.

City: ___________________________
County/Parish/Borough (or equivalent): ___________________________
State: ____________________________
ZIP Code: ____________

1. move after #3
2. BTS: why is the July 1 reference in there? Will this apply in 2022?
3. this was not tabulated in 2002.

Revisit after we talk to sampling group to see if Polk data pull is a factor in this question.

YES

ORNL-P10 HB_STATE(4.2)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

4 3

Home Base

FLEET_SMALL
FLEET_TRCTR
FLEET_OTH
FLEET_TRLRS
FLEET_DOLLY
FLEET_NONE

9501&9502

Of the following, how many trucks/trailers do you or your company operate from the home base location indicated above?

Pickups, small vans (including minivans), and sport utility vehicles: ________
Tractors (power units only): ________
All other trucks: ________
Trailers (including trailer mounted equipment): ________
Converter dollies: ________

In addition to this vehicle, how many other vehicles/trailers were operated from the home base location?

28-Jan

Pickups, small vans (including minivans), and sport utility vehicles: ________
Semi-trucks (tractor/trailer trucks): ________
Any other trucks or vans: ________
Trailers (including trailer mounted equipment): ________
Converter dollies : ________
• No other vehicles at this home base

2-Jun

In addition to this vehicle, how many other vehicles/trailers were operated from the home base location?
Pickups, small vans (including minivans), and sport utility vehicles: ________
Semi-trucks (tractor/trailer trucks): ________
Any other trucks or vans: ________
Trailers (including trailer mounted equipment): ________
Converter dollies : ________
• No other vehicles at this home base

A dolly is an unpowered vehicle designed for connection to a tractor unit, or truck.

1. for some reason in 2002, you could have an answer of zero for FLEET SIZE. Not sure how that is possible if you count the one truck that is part of the survey. Could be an issue with the question wording-how many OTHER trucks?
2. BTS: do we count private use vehicles? such as spouse's vehicle
3. If this is for commercial ONLY, can we move it to a different section?
4. BTS: this was not tabulated in 2002. What is the purpose of this question if the registered vehicle is not a commercial vehicle?

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to past tense. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot 9502 round 1, respondents don't know what "All other truck" refer to. Revised it to "Any other truck or van". GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Add ‘No other vehicles at this home base’ check box.
• HELP TEXT: A dolly is an unpowered vehicle designed for connection to a tractor unit, or truck.

all vehicles, not just commercial

YES

ORNL-P9 FLEET_OTH(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Miles

MILES_ANNL

9501&9502

How many miles was this vehicle driven in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole mile.

Miles: ___________

How many total miles was this vehicle driven in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole mile.

2-Jun

How many total miles was this vehicle driven in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole mile.

Miles: ___________

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Revise question: “How many total miles was this vehicle driven in 2020?”

YES

ORNL-P9 MILES_RANGE(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. ANNUAL MILES

3 2

Miles

MILES_ODOM
MILES_RECEIPT
MILES_TRIP
MILES_GPS
MILES_OTHER
WMILES_OTH

9501&9502

How was the annual mileage calculated?

o Odometer readings
o Gas receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: ____________________

How was the annual mileage calculated?
Mark ALL that apply.

28-Jan

o Odometer readings
o Gas or fuel receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: _______________________________________________________

2-Jun

How was the annual mileage calculated?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Odometer readings
o Gas or fuel receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: _______________________________________________________

Respondents want to check more than one category

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Change ‘Gas receipts’ to ‘Gas or fuel receipts.’

YES

ORNL- Page 19, VEHMILESCALC (4.5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

5 3

Miles

MPG

9501&9502

How many miles-per-gallon (mpg) did this vehicle average during 2020?
If compressed natural gas (CNG) is used, give miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE). 1 GGE = 123 cubic feet CNG. Report to the nearest tenth.

MPG: _______

1. BTS: can any of these trucks operate on compressed natural gas? or is this note only relevant for form 9502? If not remove that note.
2. BTS: What about hybrids and all electric cars? Is there some equivalent to MPG for electric or hybrid cars that needs to be measured?

Note for Census: electric vehicles will need to be identified earlier and skip over this question. We don't ask about electricity as fuel until after this section.

Yes, compressed gas is relevant.

BTS will look into the question wording for electric equivalents even if we cannot add a question now

Review electic vehicles in pilot.
can any of these trucks operate on compressed natural gas? or is this note only relevant for form 9502? If not remove that note.

What about hybrids and all electric cars? Is there some equivalent to MPG for electric or hybrid cars that needs to be measured?

electric vehicles will need to be identified earlier and skip over this question. We don't ask about electricity as fuel until after this section.

ORNL-P10 MPG(4.5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. MILES PER GALLON

6 4

Miles

MPG_ODOM
MPG_RECEIPT
MPG_TRIP
MPG_GPS
MPG_OTHER
WMPG_OTH

9501&9502

How was miles-per-gallon (mpg) calculated?

o Odometer readings
o Gas receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: _____________

How was miles-per-gallon (mpg) calculated?
Mark ALL that apply.

28-Jan

o Odometer readings
o Gas or fuel receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: _______________________________________________________

2-Jun

How was miles-per-gallon (mpg) calculated?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Odometer readings
o Gas or fuel receipts
o Trip meter
o GPS
o Other: _______________________________________________________

Respondents want to check more than one category

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Change ‘Gas receipts’ to ‘Gas or fuel receipts.’

ORNL - Page 19, VEHMPGCALC (4.3)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

2 5

Miles

OPERATEHB
OPERATEOTH
OPERATECAN
OPERATEMEX
OPERATE_PRIMARY (for tabulation)

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following jurisdictions?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%.

Operated in Canada: _____%
Operated in Mexico: _____%
Operated within the home base state: _____%
Operated in states other than the home base state (or has no home base): _____%

Operated within the home base state: _____%
Operated in states other than the home base state (or has no home base): _____%
Operated in Canada: _____%
Operated in Mexico: _____%

28-Jan

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following jurisdictions?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%.

Operated within the home base state: _____%
Operated in states other than the home base state (or has no home base): _____%
Operated in Canada: _____%
Operated in Mexico: _____%

1. The word jurisdictions might confuse people.
2. Re-sort categories by how common.
3. Add note "Percents should sum to 100%"

ORNL-P12 OPERATECAN(3.4), OPERATEMEX(3.4), P10 OPERATEHB(4.6), OPERATEOTH(4.2)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. PRIMARY JURIDICTION

7 6

Miles

TRIP0_50
TRIP51_100
TRIP101_200
TRIP201_500
TRIP500MORE
TRIP_PRIMARY (for tabulation)

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage accounted for by the type of trips listed below?
If this vehicle does not operate from a home base, report the average range of operation. Round to the nearest whole percent.

Trips off-the-road: _________
Trips on public private roads within
• 50 miles or less from vehicle’s home base: _________
• 51 to 100 miles from vehicle’s home base: _________
• 101 to 200 miles from vehicle’s home base: _________
• 201 to 500 miles from vehicle’s home base: _________
• 501 miles or more from vehicle’s home base: _________

2-Jun

o 50 miles or less from its home base _____%
o 51 to 100 miles from its home base _____%
o 101 to 200 miles from its home base _____%
o 201 to 500 miles from its home base _____%
o More than 500 miles from its home base _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven within the following ranges of operation?
If this vehicle does not operate from a home base, report its average range of operation.
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%.

o 50 miles or less from its home base _____%
o 51 to 100 miles from its home base _____%
o 101 to 200 miles from its home base _____%
o 201 to 500 miles from its home base _____%
o More than 500 miles from its home base _____%

1. reorder “Trips off-the-road:”
2. BTS: Why do we specify "public/private" and not just ON the road and OFF the road?
3. Add note that this should this add to 100%
4. BTS: What does "off the road" mean?
5. We added % signs for consistency
6. BTS: should we keep note: “If this vehicle does not operate from a home base, report the average range of operation.” --What are they measuring the distance from if there is no home base?

3/11/2020: Per pilot 9502 round 1, respondents find it's very difficult to estimate % of mileage w/current detail response categories. Most respondents also don't know or have different definition of off-the-road. We decided to remove "off-the-road" and collapse the response categories into three categories. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Census – fix the Q wording to be consistent with others about mileage “what percent of vehicle’s 2020 mileage…”

ORNL-P9 TRIPOFFROAD(5), P12 TRIP0_50(4.4), TRIP051_100(4.4), TRIP101_200(4.4), TRIP201_500(4.4), TRIP500MORE(4.4)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Used in FAF

2a. PRIMARY RANGE OF OPERATION

Miles

TRIPOFFROAD

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven off road (not on an established public or private roads)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

Percent of miles off road _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven off road (not on an established public or private roads)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

Percent of miles off road _____%

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
BTS – want this to be a separate question.

ORNL-P9 TRIPOFFROAD(5), P12 TRIP0_50(4.4), TRIP051_100(4.4), TRIP101_200(4.4), TRIP201_500(4.4), TRIP500MORE(4.4)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Used in FAF

4, 7, 8

Miles

MILES_LIFE (with adjustment)
MILES_LIFENOIMP (without adjustment)

9501&9502

How many miles has this vehicle been driven since it was manufactured?
If the odometer has turned over, please enter the figure for the total amount. If the vehicle is no longer in your possession, enter the figure when you last operated the vehicle. Round to the nearest whole mile.

Miles: _____________

YES

ORNL-P11 MILES_LIFENOIMP(4.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

old question, not in pub table

Kelly A Holder (CENSUS/ADDP FED): We should review the location of this question ~~Miles~~

WAVHHRSPWK
WAVGHRSPWK_IDL
WAVGHRSPW_AUXPWR

~~9501&9502~~

On average, in 2020, how many hours per week did this vehicle spend:
Round to the nearest hour.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Should we add "per week" in categories? For example: Operating:_____ hours per week Should we move to G (Time operated)? Operating: __________hours per week
Idling: __________hours per week
Using auxiliary power: __________hours per week

11-Mar

On average, in 2020, how many hours per week did this vehicle spend:
Round to the nearest hour.

Operating: __________hours per week
Idling: __________hours per week
Using auxiliary power: __________hours per week

1. BTS: does this question make sense for these trucks? Can they have an APU? Should this only be on 9502?
2. BTS: respondents might not understand what idling means. Is stopping at the red light consider idling? Is parking consider idling? And also don’t know what the auxiliary power is.

Notes for Census:
Review missing rates in pilot
Why is this in the "Miles" section? It has nothing to do with miles.

3/11/2020: Per Ken, it's ok to remove b/c it does not apply to 9501. GT

yes it applies

ORNL - P19 AVHHRSPWK(not sure typeo or not AVH..)(4.5), P20 AVGHRSPW_IDL(4.3), AVGHRSPW_AUXPWR(3.8)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

Fuel and Maintenance

FUELGAS
FUELDIESEL
FUELNATGAS
FUELPROPANE
FUELALCOHOL
FUELELECTRIC
FUELOTHER
WFUELOTHER

9501&9502

During 2020, what type of fuel or fuel combination was most often used in this vehicle?
If a fuel combination was used, mark ALL that make up the combination. Otherwise, mark ONE box only.

o Gasoline (including gasohol)
o Diesel (including biodiesel)
o Natural gas (compressed or liquid)
o Propane (liquefied petroleum gas)
o Alcohol fuels (ethanol or methanol)
o Electricity
o Other – please specify: _____________

In 2020, what type of fuel or fuel combination was most often used in this vehicle?
If a fuel combination was used, select ALL that make up the combination. Otherwise, Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

In 2020, what type of fuel or fuel combination was most often used in this vehicle?
If a fuel combination was used, select ALL that make up the combination. Otherwise, Mark ONE box only.
o Gasoline (including gasohol)
o Diesel (including biodiesel)
o Natural gas (compressed or liquid)
o Propane (liquefied petroleum gas)
o Alcohol fuels (ethanol or methanol)
o Electricity
o Other – please specify: _____________

address this question in more detail later. We also do not capture electric/hybrids in fuel location question.
"electricity" is not detailed enough

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

address this question in more detail later. We also do not capture electric/hybrids in fuel location question.
"electricity" is not detailed enough

YES

ORNL-P9 FUEL(5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. FUEL TYPE AND ENGINE SIZE, Fuel type

Fuel and Maintenance

FUELWHERE
WFUELWHERE

9501&9502

During 2020, at what type of location was this vehicle typically refueled?
Mark ONE box only.

o Gas station
o Truck stop
o Your own facility (including home, farm, ranch, on-site by mobile supplier, etc.)
o Other company’s/contractor’s facility not open to the public
o Other – please specify: __________

In 2020, at what type of location was this vehicle typically refueled?
Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

In 2020, at what type of location was this vehicle typically refueled?
Mark ONE box only.
o Gas station
o Truck stop
o Your own facility (including home, farm, ranch, on-site by mobile supplier, etc.)
o Other company’s/contractor’s facility not open to the public
o Other – please specify: __________

Note for Census: Should we change to "gas station/convenience stores"? Looks like that might have been a write in that was edited in 2002. We need to check pilot write ins.

Note for census: Review all questions for the word "typically" - maybe change to "most frequently" or something

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

rethink this for electric vehicles, there is no category for charging stations

Should we change to "gas station/convenience stores"? Looks like that might have been a write in that was edited in 2002. We need to check pilot write ins.

YES

ORNL-P9 FUELWHERE(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. REFUELING LOCATION

Fuel and Maintenance

MAINT_GEN
MAINT_DEAL
MAINT_LSNG
MAINT_SELF
MAINT_COMP
MAINT_NONE
MAINT_OTH

9501&9502

During 2020, who performed any GENERAL maintenance (oil change, brake change, headlight replacement, etc.) on this vehicle?
Mark ALL that apply.

o None performed
o Company-owned maintenance facility
o General repair business or private mechanic (includes gas stations, truck stops, parts stores, etc.)
o Dealership service department
o Leasing company
o Yourself, spouse, friend, etc. while not employed/paid by any maintenance type facility
o Other – please specify: ___________

o General repair business or private mechanic (includes gas stations, truck stops, parts stores, etc.)
o Dealership service department
o Leasing company
o Yourself, spouse, friend, etc. while not employed/paid by any maintenance type facility
o Company-owned maintenance facility
o None performed (Skip question 4, proceed to question 5)
o Other – please specify: ______________

In 2020, who performed any GENERAL maintenance (oil change, brake change, headlight replacement, etc.) on this vehicle?
Mark ALL that apply.

28-Jan

In 2020, who performed any GENERAL maintenance (oil change, brake change, headlight replacement, etc.) on this vehicle?
Mark ALL that apply.
o General repair business or private mechanic (includes gas stations, truck stops, parts stores, etc.)
o Dealership service department
o Leasing company
o Yourself, spouse, friend, etc. while not employed/paid by any maintenance type facility
o Company-owned maintenance facility
o None performed (Skip question 4, proceed to question 5)
o Other – please specify: ______________

Note for Census: The reordering of this list requires us to deal with this in post processing to match 9502.

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

YES

ORNL-P11 MAINT_NONE(3.5), P14 MAINT_COMP(3.3), MAINT_DEAL(3.3), MAINT_GEN(3.3), MAINT_LSNG(3.3), MAINT_SELF(3.3)
FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. MAINTENANCE, General maintenance performed by

Fuel and Maintenance

WMAINTCOST

9501&9502

What was the total cost of all GENERAL maintenance in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole dollar.

$____________

What was the total cost of all GENERAL maintenance in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
$____________

Note for Census: format paper form to make it clear -- add comma and .00, etc. Restrict electronic form to whole dollars.

YES

ORNL-P20 VEHMAINTCOST(3.0)
FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

*new

Fuel and Maintenance

REPAIR

9501&9502

During 2020, were any EXTENSIVE repairs (driveline repair, engine repair/rebuild, transmission repair/rebuild, differential repair/rebuild, etc.) performed on this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Continue with question 6 below)
o No (Skip questions 6 and 7, proceed to question 8)

In 2020, were any EXTENSIVE repairs over $500 performed on this vehicle?

2-Jun

In 2020, were any EXTENSIVE repairs over $500 performed on this vehicle?
o Yes (Continue with question 6 below)
o No (Skip questions 6 and 7, proceed to question 8)

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Add clarification (over $500), remove examples.

6/9/2020: Removed "Mark ONE box only." from Yes/No question.

ORNL-P18 REPAIR(2.5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. MAINTENANCE, Extensive repairs performed by

7 6

Fuel and Maintenance

REPAIR_GEN
REPAIR_DEAL
REPAIR_LSNG
REPAIR_SELF
REPAIR_COMP
REPAIR_OTH

9501&9502

Who performed these EXTENSIVE repairs?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Company-owned maintenance facility
o General repair business or private mechanic (includes gas stations, truck stops, parts stores, etc.)
o Dealership service department
o Leasing company
o Yourself, spouse, friend, etc. while not employed/paid by any maintenance type facility
o Other – please specify: ____________

28-Jan

Who performed these EXTENSIVE repairs?
Mark ALL that apply.

o General repair business or private mechanic (includes gas stations, truck stops, parts stores, etc.)
o Dealership service department
o Leasing company
o Yourself, spouse, friend, etc. while not employed/paid by any maintenance type facility
o Company-owned maintenance facility
o Other – please specify: ____________

Note for Census: The reordering of this list requires us to deal with this in post processing to match 9502.

02/28/2020: Per Stefanie, for general maintenance we ask who did maintenance and then cost. For extensive we ask cost and then who did repairs. I reodered the quesiton to make it consistence.

6/2/2020:
Census: Remove "EXTENSIVE" to make it consistent with question above. GT

ORNL-P18 REPAIR_COMP(2.3), REPAIR_DEAL(2.3), REPAIR_DIST(2.3), REPAIR_GEN(2.3), REPAIR_LSNG(2.3), REPAIR_SELF(2.3)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. MAINTENANCE, Extensive repairs performed by

6 7

Fuel and Maintenance

WREPAIRCOST

9501&9502

What was the total cost of all EXTENSIVE repairs in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole dollar.

$____________

What was the total cost of all EXTENSIVE repairs in 2020?
Round to the nearest whole dollar.
$____________

Note for Census: format paper form to make it clear -- add comma and .00, etc. Restrict electronic form to whole dollars.

02/28/2020: Per Stefanie, for general maintenance we ask who did maintenance and then cost. For extensive we ask cost and then who did repairs. I reodered the quesiton to make it consistence.

YES

ORNL-P20 VEHREPAIRCOST(3.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

*new

Fuel and Maintenance

ENGREBLD

9501&9502

Has this vehicle’s engine EVER been rebuilt?
Mark ONE box only.

o Yes (Continue with question 9 below)
o No (Go to section K – Vehicle Configuration)

o Yes (Continue with question 9 below)
o No (Go to section K – Vehicle Configuration)
o Don't know (Go to section K - Vehicle Configuration)

Has this vehicle’s engine EVER been rebuilt or overhauled?
Mark ONE box only.

11-Mar

o Yes
o No
o Don't know

28-Jan

Has this vehicle’s engine EVER been rebuilt or overhauled?
Mark ONE box only.
o Yes (Continue with question 9 below)
o No (Go to section K – Vehicle Configuration)
o Don't know (Go to section K - Vehicle Configuration)

Note for Census: check the skip patterns

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, respondent suggested overhaul b/c most of his vehicles overhaul. GT

YES

ORNL-P19 ENGREBLD(4.4)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

*new

Fuel and Maintenance

WENGREBLDYR

9501&9502

In what year was this vehicle’s engine LAST rebuilt?

Year (4 digit): ___ ___ ___ ___

In what year was this vehicle’s engine LAST rebuilt or overhauled?

11-Mar

In what year was this vehicle’s engine LAST rebuilt or overhauled?
Year (4 digit): ___ ___ ___ ___

3/11/2020: Make it consistent w/J8. GT

YES

ORNL-P19 ENGREBLDYR(4.4)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

*new

~~Vehicle Configuration~~

~~TRAILERPULL~~

~~9501&9502~~

~~In 2020, did you ever pull a trailer with this vehicle?~~

o Yes
o No

o Yes
o No (Skip to K-6)

In 2020, did you ever pull a trailer with this vehicle?
o Yes
o No (Skip to K-6)

2/28/2020: added per note in Cell L65 in 9502 spreadsheet. (add to help skip patter) GT

~~Vehicle Configuration~~

TRAILER0
TRAILER1
TRAILER (for tabulation)

9501&9502*

In 2020, what percent of the miles driven by this vehicle were in each of the following configurations?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer. Total should sum to 100%

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Should we add note "Percents should sum up to 100"? Old form has 100% No trailer pulled: _____%
Trailer pulled: _____%

~~If No trailer pulled more than 50%, skip to K5~~

2-Jun

No trailer pulled: _____%
Trailer pulled: _____%

2-Jun

In 2020, what percent of the miles driven by this vehicle were in each of the following configurations?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer. Total should sum to 100%

If No trailer pulled more than 50%, skip to K5

Note for Census: We are missing the question K2 from 2002 (variable name TRAILER) since we pulled this from the cog testing sheets. We need that on the actual paper form-it has the skip patterns in it.

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Replaced this question with two new questions. GT

~~ORNL-P12 TRAILER0(3.6), TRAILER1(3.6)~~

2a. TRUCK TYPE

Vehicle Configuration

TRAILERPULL

9501&9502

In 2020, was this vehicle used to pull a trailer?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.

o Yes
o No

o Yes
o No (If no, go to question 6 )

2-Jun

In 2020, was this vehicle used to pull a trailer?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.

o Yes
o No (If no, go to question 6 )

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Consider including a screener question at the beginning of section K and replacing this question with a yes/no question.
o K1 “In 2020, was this vehicle used to pull a trailer? Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.”
o Yes
o No
o K2 (if yes to K1) “In 2020, did this vehicle pull a trailer for more than half of all miles driven? Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.”
o Yes, this vehicle pulled a trailer for more than 50% of all miles driven.
o No, this vehicle pulled a trailer for less than 50% of all miles driven.
o Answering no could allow Rs to skip past certain questions, or would allow them to view versions of questions without the phrase ‘most common configuration’ in the electronic version.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

TRAILERPULL50

9501&9502

In 2020, did this vehicle pull a trailer for at least half of all miles driven?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.

o Yes, this vehicle pulled a trailer for 50% or more of all miles driven.
o No, this vehicle pulled a trailer for less than 50% of all miles driven.

o Yes, this vehicle pulled a trailer for 50% or more of all miles driven.
o No, this vehicle pulled a trailer for less than 50% of all miles driven. (If no, go to question 6 )

2-Jun

In 2020, did this vehicle pull a trailer for at least half of all miles driven?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.

o Yes, this vehicle pulled a trailer for 50% or more of all miles driven.
o No, this vehicle pulled a trailer for less than 50% of all miles driven. (If no, go to question 6 )

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Vehicle Configuration

9501&9502

Which type of trailer resembles that most often attached to this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Automobile carrier (excluding curtain, van, or flatbed)
o Beverage
o Curtainside
o Dump (including belly or bottom dump)
o Flatbed, platform, etc.
o Livestock (including livestock drop frame)
o Low boy (platform with depressed center)
o Mobile home toter
o Open top (including vans, low-side grain, fruit, etc.)
o Pole, logging, pulpwood, or pipe
o Refrigerated trailer
o Tank, dry bulk
o Tank, liquids or gases
o Trailer mounted equipment
o Van, basic enclosed (dry cargo)
o Van, drop frame (excluding livestock)
o Van, insulated non-refrigerated
o Van, insulated refrigerated
o Other not elsewhere classified – please specify: _______________________________________

11-Mar

Which type of trailer resembles that most often attached to this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Automobile carrier (excluding curtain, van, or flatbed)
o Beverage
o Curtainside
o Dump (including belly or bottom dump)
o Flatbed, platform, etc.
o Livestock (including livestock drop frame)
o Low boy (platform with depressed center)
o Mobile home toter
o Open top (including vans, low-side grain, fruit, etc.)
o Pole, logging, pulpwood, or pipe
o Refrigerated trailer
o Tank, dry bulk
o Tank, liquids or gases
o Trailer mounted equipment
o Van, basic enclosed (dry cargo)
o Van, drop frame (excluding livestock)
o Van, insulated non-refrigerated
o Van, insulated refrigerated
o Other not elsewhere classified – please specify: _______________________________________

1. BTS: are these trailers all relevant for these types of trucks?
2. What if they have an RV? If that is not a "trailer" then it probably needs to be more clear in the "do you use a trailer" question so they don't say YES if all they tow is an RV.

BTS will look into all the categories to make sure they make sense for these trucks

~~ORNL-P9 TRAILERTYPE(5.0)~~

*new

3, 2, 3

Vehicle Configuration

AXLESTRLR1

9501&9502

How many axles were on the trailer unit most often pulled by this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o One axle on trailer
o Two axles on trailer
o Three or more axles on trailer

How many axles were on the trailer unit most often pulled by this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o One axle on trailer
o Two axles on trailer
o Three or more axles on trailer

3/1/2020: Move from K5 to K3 and make this question the same question as in 9502 for consistency. (ask axle then lenght) GT

ORNL-P10 AXLESTRLR1(4.5)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Combinations, Single-unit trucks with trailer

4, 3, 4

Vehicle Configuration

LENGTHTRLR1

9501&9502

What was the length, in feet, of the trailer unit most often pulled by this vehicle?
Round to the nearest whole number.

________ feet

What was the length, in feet, of the trailer unit most often pulled by this vehicle?
Round to the nearest whole number.

________ feet

3/1/2020: Make this question the same question as in 9502 for consistency. GT

YES

ORNL-P10 LENGTHTRLR1(4.8)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

4, 5

Vehicle Configuration

ALUMINUM_WHEELS
FRONT_FARING
LIGHT_WG_LANDING_GEAR
REAR_FARING
SIDE_SKIRTS
UNDERCARRIAGE_AERO_DEVICES
TRAILEREQ_NONE
TRAILEREQ_OTH
WTRAILEREQ_OTH

9501&9502

Does the trailer have any of the following add-on equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Aluminum wheels
o Front faring
o Lightweight landing gear
o Rear faring
o Side skirts
o Undercarriage aerodynamic devices

o Aluminum wheels
o Front fairing
o Lightweight landing gear
o Rear faIring
o Side skirts
o Undercarriage aerodynamic devices
o None of above
o Other _____ specify

2-Jun

Does the trailer have any of the following add-on equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Aluminum wheels
o Front fairing
o Lightweight landing gear
o Rear faIring
o Side skirts
o Undercarriage aerodynamic devices
o None of above
o Other _____ specify

1. BTS: Are all of these things relevant for these types of trucks?
2. If yes, Should we add "None of above" and "Other - Please specify….."? In case we didn't capture all new add on equipment

Note for Census: Review None and Other in pilot.

6/2/20: Census - correct spelling faring to fairing. GT

Might not all be relevant but adding "None" and "other" on pilot might tell us more.

Are all of these things relevant for these types of trucks?

Review None and Other in pilot.

YES

ORNL - P19 TRAILAEROFRNTFAIR(4.2), TRALAEROREARFAIR(4.2), TRAILAEROSIDESRKT(4.2), TRAILAEROUNDCAR(4.2), P20 WEIGHTMOD_ALUMWH(3.8),WGHTMOD_LGHTLANDGEAR(3.8)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

5, 6

Vehicle Configuration

LENGTHTOTAL
WLENGTHTOTAL

9501&9502*

Referring to the most common configuration indicated in question 1 (no trailer or trailer pulled), what was the total length of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Report distance, in feet, from front bumper to rear of vehicle or trailer(s). Mark ONE box only.

o Less than 16.0 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 16.0 to 19.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 20.0 to 27.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 28.0 to 35.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 36.0 to 40.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 41.0 to 44.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o 45.0 to 49.9 feet (Go to section L – WEIGHT)
o More than 50 feet (Continue with question 3)

Paper instrument:
Referring to the most common configuration indicated in question 1 (no trailer or trailer pulled), what was the total length of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Report distance, in feet, from front bumper to rear of vehicle or trailer(s).
Mark ONE box only.

Electronic instrument:

if the R did not answer question 1:
Referring to the most common configuration indicated in question 1 (no trailer or trailer pulled), what was the total length of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Report distance, in feet, from front bumper to rear of vehicle or trailer(s).
Mark ONE box only.

if the R has indicated pulling a trailer:
What was the total length of this [insert year, make, model] plus the [single/double/triple] trailer combination?

if the R has indicated that they do not pull a trailer:
What was the total length of this [insert year, make, model]?

2-Jun

o Less than 16.0 feet
o 16.0 to 19.9 feet
o 20.0 to 27.9 feet
o 28.0 to 35.9 feet
o 36.0 to 40.9 feet
o 41.0 to 44.9 feet
o 45.0 to 49.9 feet
o Other _____ please specify

28-Jan

1. Change category back to ”Other…..” because it needs to be combined with form 9502.
2. BTS: Why is this a categorical response with such strange ranges?
4. BTS: why do we need this much detail?
5. BTS: are the skip patterns correct?
Note to Census: Fix cog testing worksheets so all responses go to Question 3

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Consider insert year, make, and model to electronic instrument.

6/15/2020: Stef recommend refering to paper question if respondent didn't answer question 1. I agree. Kelly think we should treat it as the respondent answer is no. However, she is ok if Stef and I agree to refer to paper question. We can test it out in Pilot. GT

Yes, skip patterns were an error

Ranges are intentional but can BTS look into whether the reasons are still relevant now?

YES

ORNL-P11 LENGTHTOTAL(4.7)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. TOTAL LENGTH(FEET)

Weight

WEIGHTEMPCK
WWEIGHTEMPCK

9501

What was the empty weight of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Mark ONE box only.

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o More than 10,000 pounds

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o Other _______ specify

28-Jan

What was the empty weight of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Mark ONE box only.

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o Other _______ specify

change back to
Other____________(please specify)

can't combine with 9502 if it is close ended

YES

ORNL-P9 WEIGHTAVGCK(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. AVERAGE WEIGHT(POUNDS)

~~Weight~~

~~WEIGHTAVGCK~~

9501&9502*

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o 10,001 to 14,000 pounds
o 14,001 to 16,000 pounds
o 16,001 to 19,500 pounds
o More than 19,500 pounds

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o 10,001 to 14,000 pounds
o 14,001 to 16,000 pounds
o 16,001 to 19,500 pounds
o Other___________(please specify)

11-Mar

What was the average weight (vehicle weight plus cargo weight) of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination as it was most often operated when carrying a typical payload during 2020?
Mark ONE box only.

o Less than 6,001 pounds
o 6,001 to 8,500 pounds
o 8,501 to 10,000 pounds
o 10,001 to 14,000 pounds
o 14,001 to 16,000 pounds
o 16,001 to 19,500 pounds
o Other___________(please specify)

change back to
Other____________(please specify)

can't combine with 9502 if it is close ended

3/11/2020: Removed this question b/c empty weigth plus payload equal to this question. GT

~~ORNL-P10 VIUS_GVW(4.4) not sure pick the right variable name~~

2a. AVERAGE WEIGHT(POUNDS)

3 2

Weight

WAVGPAYLD

9501&9502

What was the average payload, in pounds, transported by this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination during 2020?
Round to the nearest whole pound.

_________________ pounds

What was the average payload, in pounds, transported by this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination during 2020? Do not include passenger weight.
Round to the nearest whole pound.

2-Jun

What was the average payload, in pounds, transported by this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination during 2020? Do not include passenger weight.
Round to the nearest whole pound.

_________________ pounds

BTS: people don't understand avg payload. Does this include you, passenger, pet, luggage? Mentions trailer even if you said you don't have one.

Notes for Census:
Verify skip patterns for trailers, etc to make sure we don't accidentally bounce over this series. Make sure this is the right placement.
Make sure all questions with measurements have note about "round to nearest whole....whatever"

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Per Cha-chi’s email on 6/4/2020, the passenger weight wouldn’t be included.

provide help text

YES

ORNL-P20 AVGPAYLD(3.8)
FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

4 3

Weight

AVGWGHTLIGHTTRCARGO

9501

What was the average weight, in pounds, of non-trailer cargo (non-tractors)?

Round to the nearest whole pound.

_________________ pounds

What was the average weight, in pounds, of non-trailer cargo? Do not include passenger weight.
Round to the nearest whole pound.

2-Jun

What was the average weight, in pounds, of non-trailer cargo? Do not include passenger weight.
Round to the nearest whole pound.

_________________ pounds

BTS: what is the difference between cargo and payload?

6/2/2020: 6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Per Cha-chi’s email on 6/4/2020, the passenger weight wouldn’t be included.

provide help text

YES

ORNL-P20 AVGWGHTLIGHTTRCARGO(3.8)
FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA, EPA

*new

~~Weight~~

~~WAVGOVERWGHT~~

~~9501&9502~~

What were the average hours per week that the trailer(s) was permitted over weight?

Round to the nearest whole hour.

~~_______ hours per week~~

What were the average hours per week that the trailer(s) was pulled with a permit to operate over weight?
Round to nearest whole hour.

28-Jan

What were the average hours per week that the trailer(s) was pulled with a permit to operate over weight?
Round to nearest whole hour.
_______ hours per week

1. BTS: does this question make sense for these trucks?

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, Fed Hwy said only Truck Tractor get overweight permit. Will remove this question. GT

~~ORNL-P20 AVGOVERWGHT(4.0)~~

*new

Kind of Business

BUSINESSRELATED

9501&9502

In 2020, was this vehicle used, at least partially, for any commercial or business-related activities?

o Yes, this vehicle was used at least part time for commercial activities
o No, this vehicle was strictly used for personal transportation

o Yes, this vehicle was used at least part time for commercial activities (Continue with question 2 below)
o No, this vehicle was strictly used for personal transportation (Go to section O - Contact information)

11-Mar

In 2020, was this vehicle used, at least partially, for any commercial or business-related activities?

o Yes, this vehicle was used at least part time for commercial activities (Continue with question 2 below)
o No, this vehicle was strictly used for personal transportation (Go to section O - Contact information)

YES

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Kind of Business~~

OPCLASS_PVT
OPCLASS_MTR
OPCLASS_OWN
OPCLASS_RNT
OPCLASS_PSL
OPCLASS (for tabulation)

~~9501&9502~~

Personal transportation (operated as a personal-use vehicle for travel to work, carpooling, pleasure driving, etc.): _____%
Rental (daily and other short term): _____%
Business use: Private (carry own goods, or use truck for internal company business only): _____%
Business use: Motor carrier (company owned trucks hired to carry other people’s goods): _____%
Business use: Owner operator (independent truckers hired to carry other people’s goods): _____%

NOTE: If your highest percentage occurs for:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator or Private, continue to (section N – Product, Equipment, or Materials)
• Personal transportation or Rental, go to (section O - CONTACT INFORMATION )

Private business use (carry own goods, or use vehicle for internal company business): _____%
Motor carrier (company owned vehicles hired to carry people or goods): _____%
Owner operator (independent drivers hired to carry people or goods): _____%
Rental (daily and other short term): _____%
Personal transportation (non-commercial use): ___%

not approved

Approximately, what percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage was from each of the following operator classifications?
Round to the nearest whole percent.
NOTE: If your highest percentage occurs for personal transportation or rental, go to section O - CONTACT INFORMATION on page 25. Otherwise, continue to question 2 on page 22.

NOTE: If your highest percentage occurs for:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator or Private, continue to (section N – Product, Equipment, or Materials)
• Personal transportation or Rental, go to (section O - CONTACT INFORMATION )

1. This question is going to be confusing for owners of these kinds of trucks because of the "trucker" language borrowed from 9502.
2. We reworded the answers to make sure all the types of ways people use these trucks for business are covered here (eg, Uber).

Don't make changes to the responses

~~ORNL-P9 BUSINESS(5.0)~~

2a. BUSINESS(1)

Kind of Business

BUSINESS
WBUSINESS

9501&9502

Which of the following best describes your business (or part of your business) in which this vehicle was most often used during 2020?
If vehicle was leased, indicate business of lessee. Mark ONE box only.

o Vehicle leasing or rental (includes short-term rentals)
o Agriculture, forestry, fishing, or hunting
o Mining (includes quarrying, well operations, and beneficiating)
o Utilities (includes electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal)
o Construction (includes land subdivision and development, as well as construction activity by special trade contractors)
o Manufacturing
o Wholesale trade
o Retail Trade
o Information services (includes telephone and television)
o Waste management, landscaping, or administrative/support services
o Arts, entertainment, or recreation services
o Accommodation or food services (for immediate consumption)
o Other services, including real estate, nonvehicle leasing or rental, educational, health care, social assistance, finance, insurance, professional, scientific, or technical services
o For-hire transportation or warehousing
o Other – please specify: ______________________________________________________

Which of the following best described the business activity in which this vehicle was most often used during 2020? If vehicle was leased, indicate business of lessee.
Mark ONE box only.

2-Jun

o Accommodation or food services (for immediate consumption)
o Agriculture, forestry, fishing, or hunting
o Arts, entertainment, or recreation services
o Construction (includes land subdivision and development, as well as construction activity by special trade contractors)
o For-hire transportation (of goods or people)
o Fuel wholesale or distribution
o HVAC, plumbing, electrician
o Information services (includes telephone and television)
o Manufacturing
o Mining (includes quarrying, well operations, and beneficiating)
o Retail Trade
o Utilities (includes electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal)
o Vehicle leasing or rental (includes short-term rentals)
o Warehousing
o Waste management, landscaping, or administrative/support services
o Wholesale trade
o Other services, including advertising, real estate, nonvehicle leasing or rental, educational, health care, social assistance, finance, insurance, professional, scientific, or technical services
o Other – please specify: ________________________

2-Jun

Which of the following best described the business activity in which this vehicle was most often used during 2020? If vehicle was leased, indicate business of lessee.
Mark ONE box only.
o Accommodation or food services (for immediate consumption)
o Agriculture, forestry, fishing, or hunting
o Arts, entertainment, or recreation services
o Construction (includes land subdivision and development, as well as construction activity by special trade contractors)
o For-hire transportation (of goods or people)
o Fuel wholesale or distribution
o HVAC, plumbing, electrician
o Information services (includes telephone and television)
o Manufacturing
o Mining (includes quarrying, well operations, and beneficiating)
o Retail Trade
o Utilities (includes electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal)
o Vehicle leasing or rental (includes short-term rentals)
o Warehousing
o Waste management, landscaping, or administrative/support services
o Wholesale trade
o Other services, including advertising, real estate, nonvehicle leasing or rental, educational, health care, social assistance, finance, insurance, professional, scientific, or technical services
o Other – please specify: ________________________

Note to Census: If rentals is highest % in question above & they skip over this question then who checks "vehicle leasing or rental" here? The order of these questions is different on the old 9502 and that needs to get corrected because they select business before opclass and don't have that skip for rental. Messes up results.

2. BTS: Where would snowplows go? - other services

3. Revise catergories base on OPTION 2 "Approved Business Section 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to past tense. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot 9502 round 1, respondent can't find HVAC, Plumbing, electrician which these are common term for them. Added it to prevent respondent pick wrong category or not answer. We can recode this later. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:

• Consider changing instances of ‘your business’ to ‘this business.’
• Add advertising to ‘Other services,’ which is the NAICS industry it would fall into.

If rentals is highest % in question above & they skip over this question then who checks "vehicle leasing or rental" here?

The order of these questions is different on the old 9502 and that needs to get corrected because they select business before opclass and don't have that skip for rental. Messes up results.

Where would snowplows go? - other services

Per pilot 9502 round 1, respondent can't find HVAC, Plumbing, electrician which these are common term for them. Added it to prevent respondent pick wrong category or not answer. We can recode this later.

YES

ORNL-P10 SERVICE_PRIMARY(4.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. BUSINESS(1)

Kind of Business

OPCLASS_PVT
OPCLASS_MTR
OPCLASS_TOOL
OPCLASS_PAS
OPCLASS_RNT
OPCLASS_OTH
WOPCLASSOTH

9501&9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Should we remove this question? M4 has already answer this question. Plus we use the highest percent of M4 for tabulation. If yes, need to rename variable names. In 2020, was this vehicle used for any of the following commercial activities?

Mark ALL that apply.

o Transporting goods belonging to you or your company
o Transporting goods belonging to another person or company
o Transporting tools related to your business
o Transporting paying passengers
o Used as a daily or short term rental
o Other: _____________________________________

In 2020, was this vehicle used for any of the following commercial activities?
Mark ALL that apply.

11-Mar

In 2020, was this vehicle used for any of the following commercial activities?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Transporting goods belonging to you or your company
o Transporting goods belonging to another person or company
o Transporting tools related to your business
o Transporting paying passengers
o Used as a daily or short term rental
o Other: _____________________________________

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Kind of Business

OPCLASS_PVT_P
OPCLASS_MTR_P
OPCLASS_TOOL_P
OPCLASS_PAS_P
OPCLASS_RNT_P
OPCLASS_PER_P
OPCLASS_OTH_P
WOPCLASSOTH_P
OPCLASS_P (for tabulation)

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following commercial activities?
Total should sum to 100%.

o Transporting goods belonging to you or your company _____%
o Transporting goods belonging to another person or company _____%
o Transporting tools related to your business _____%
o Transporting paying passengers _____%
o Used as a daily or short term rental _____%
o Personal transportation (non-commercial use) _____%
o Other: _____________________________________ _____%

If you report your highest percent of miles, skip to the following:
o Transporting goods belonging to you or your company
o Transporting goods belonging to another person or company
o Transporting tools related to your business (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Transporting paying passengers (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Used as a daily or short term rental (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Personal transportation (non-commercial use) (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Other (Skip to section O - Contact Information)

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following activities?

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following activities?
If you report your highest percent of miles, skip to the following:
o Transporting goods belonging to you or your company
o Transporting goods belonging to another person or company
o Transporting tools related to your business (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Transporting paying passengers (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Used as a daily or short term rental (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Personal transportation (non-commercial use) (Skip to section O - Contact Information)
o Other (Skip to section O - Contact Information)

6/2/2020: BTS Decsion:
• Remove note about adding to 100%.

YES

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Product, Equipment, or Materials~~

P_EMPTY
P_LOADED

~~9501&9502~~

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Should it sum up to 100%? Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials): ______%
Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials): ______%

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following activities?
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, go to section O - CONTACT INFORMATION on page 25. Otherwise, continue to question 2 on page 24.
Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials): ______%
Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials): ______%

BTS: This question is repetitive to the new question (below) about cubed out/weighed out. If question I8 is not relevant for these trucks, we need to keep this question. Also see note below.

2/28/2020 : Removed base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

Will review this question and the one below to determine which makes more sense on this form. (what is being measured?)

~~Product, Equipment, or Materials~~

WPERCUBEDOUT
WPERWEIGHOUT
WPERCEMPTY

~~9501&9502~~

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage accounted for by the type of trips listed below?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): I added sum up to 100% b/c Old form sum up to 100% Vehicle was cubed out: _____%
Vehicle was weighed out: _____%
Vehicle was empty: _____%

~~If you reported 100 percent for empty mileage, skip to Contact Information.~~

11-Mar

Vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out): _____%
Vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out): _____%
Vehicle was empty: _____%

NOTE: Percentages should sum up to 100%

11-Mar

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage accounted for by the type of trips listed below?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%

If you reported 100 percent for empty mileage, skip to Contact Information.

1. BTS: does this question make sense for these trucks? Should this only be on 9502?
2. BTS: Should we keep the original language from 2002 (question above) and delete this question instead if it does not pertain to these trucks?
Empty: _______%
Loaded:_______%
4. Suggest rewording question to:
What was the approximate percent of miles driven by type of trips listed below?
NOTE: Round to the nearest whole percent.
5. BTS: If the question on 9501 is different from 9502, we will not be able to combine this into one variable so we need to understand what is being measured here. Is it necessary to know loaded/empty for these trucks?

2/28/2020 : added this question base on "New questions from BTS 2_13_20" in ECON_SHARE\VIUS\2022 VIUS\Coordination. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, no one know cube out/weight out mean. need clearer wording. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Repleced this question with 3 new questions.

Is this new question specific to mileage?

Note from Census: The original Q was in the Products section in 2002 and was used to determine the skip to the products question. If we move it to Mileage, we are going to mess up who answers Products. If you answer 100% empty way up in Section I, it will be hard to set up a skip pattern. It makes more sense in it's original location.

~~ORNL-P9 P_EMPTY(5.0), P10 P_LOADED(4.2)~~

*new

Product, Equipment, or Materials

P_EMPTY
P_LOADED

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following categories?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%

• Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____% (If you report 100% empty, go to Section O – Contact Information)
• Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following categories?
Round to the nearest whole percent. Total should sum to 100%

• Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____% (If you report 100% empty, go to Section O – Contact Information)
• Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
o Bring back O1: “What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following categories?”
o Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____% (If you report 100% empty, go to Section O – Contact Information)
o Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%
o Add new O2: “What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out)? Round to the nearest whole percent.
o Vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out): _____%
o Add new O3: “What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out)? Round to the nearest whole percent.
o Vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out): _____%

YES

ORNL-P9 P_EMPTY(5.0), P10 P_LOADED(4.2)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Product, Equipment, or Materials

WPERCUBEDOUT

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

• Vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out): _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

• Vehicle was filled to physical capacity (cubed out): _____%

YES

ORNL - Page 20 PERCUTEOUT, Page 14 P_EMPTY100, WEIGHTEMPCK
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Product, Equipment, or Materials

WPERWEIGHOUT

9501&9502

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

• Vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out): _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage that this vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out)?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

• Vehicle was filled to weight limit (weighed out): _____%

YES

ORNL - Page 20 PERCUTEOUT, Page 14 P_EMPTY100, WEIGHTEMPCK
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2, 4

16-18

Product, Equipment, or Materials

PLIVEANIMAL
PANIMALFEED
PGRAINS
POTHERAGRIC
PCHEMICALS
PFERTILIZER
PPHARMACEUT
PALCOHOLIC
PBAKERYPROD
PMEATS
PTOBACCO
POTHERFOOD
PLOGS
PPAPER
PPRINTPROD
PNEWSPRINT
PWOOD
PBASEMETAL
PMETALPRIM
PNONMETAL
PTOOLS_NON
PTOOLS_PWD
PELECTRONIC
PFURNITURE
PMACHINERY
PMISCPROD
PPRECISION
PTEXTILES
PVEHICLES
POTHERTRANS
PCOAL
PCRUDEPETRLM
PGRAVEL
PORES
PSTONE
PSANDS
POTHERMIN
PFUELOIL
PGASOLINE
PPLASTICS
Next is Natural Gas which couldn't fine it. Also not in the list of PRODUCT_PRINCPL
POTHERCOAL
PHAZWASTE
POTHERWASTE
HAZ_MATMILE
PRECYCLABLE
PMAIL
PEMPCONTAIN
PPASSENGERS
PMIXFREIGHT
POTHER
WPOTHER

9501&9502

During 2020, what products, tools, equipment, or materials did this vehicle carry, and what approximate percent of LOADED mileage were they carried?
Categorize your products, tools, equipment, or materials carried into the groupings provided. Each applicable grouping code should be entered only once. Each item carried should be categorized into ONLY ONE GROUP. Include any backhauls, trip leasing, etc. Round to the nearest whole percent.

Example: If the vehicle carried landscaping tools and hauled debris away, your response might be similar to this:

Product Code (with example description) /Percent of Loaded Miles (with example scenarios)
22 (For items such as rakes, shovels, handsaws, etc.) / 100% (When carried for all of the loaded miles)
23 (For items such as leaf blowers, chainsaws, etc.) / 100% (When carried for all of the loaded miles)
18 (For tree limbs, wood chips, etc.) / 50% (When carried for half of the loaded miles)
44 (For grass clippings or other waste) / 25% (When carried for one quarter of the loaded)

Product Code/ Percent of Loaded Miles
______/ ______%
______/ ______%
______/ ______%
______/ ______%
______/ ______%

In 2020, for the miles driven while carrying a load, what percentage of those ‘’LOADED miles’’ where driven while carry the following products, tools, equipment, or materials?

Round to the nearest whole percent. Percentages can add to more than 100% if more than one type of tool or product was carried at the same time.

Categorize your products, tools, equipment, or materials carried into the groupings provided. Each applicable grouping code should be entered only once. Each item carried should be categorized into ONLY ONE GROUP. Include any backhauls, trip leasing, etc. Round to the nearest whole percent.

Example: If the vehicle carried landscaping tools and hauled debris away, your response might be similar to this:

Product Code (with example description) /Percent of Loaded Miles (with example scenarios)
22 (For items such as rakes, shovels, handsaws, etc.) / 100% (When carried for all of the loaded miles)
23 (For items such as leaf blowers, chainsaws, etc.) / 100% (When carried for all of the loaded miles)
18 (For tree limbs, wood chips, etc.) / 50% (When carried for half of the loaded miles)
44 (For grass clippings or other waste) / 25% (When carried for one quarter of the loaded)

2-Jun

*** please see the sample table of product and percentage of loaded miles in the file "9501 Rd 2 Findings and Recommendations Handout" page 38. ***

Note for Census: We are missing the question O2 from 2002 (variable name P_EMPTY100). We need to have that on the actual paper form. That Q was incorporated into the note in the deleted Q above and it has the skip patterns in it.
2. Example might be a problem.
3. In electronic form, let them select all high level codes (in bold on paper) first and then use that shorter list to fill in the percentages.

3/3/2020: Per Kelly, revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, recommend simplify this question. **use something similar to NAPCS example**

Percentages can add to more than 100% if more than one product was carried at the same time.

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• LOADED MILES is not the same as commercial miles. Do not bring the word commercial into this question.
• Revised stem: “In 2020, for the miles driven while carrying a load, what percentage of those ‘’loaded miles’’ where driven while carry the following products, tools, equipment, or materials?

ORNL-P14 P_EMPTY100(2.6) missing!, Examples: PALCOHOLIC (3.0),
PANIMALFEED(3.0),
PBAKERYPROD(3.0),
PEMPCONTAIN(3.0),
PFERTILIZER(3.0) ,
PGRAINS(3.0),
PLIVEANIMAL(3.0),
PLOGS(3.0),
PMEATS(3.0),
PNEWSPRINT(3.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Table 8, PRODUCTS CARRIED

Contact Information

WCNT_LNAME
WCNT_FNAME
WCNT_INITIAL
WCNT_STREET
WCNT_STREET2
WCNT_CITY
WCNT_STATE
WCNT_ZIP
WCNT_ZIP4
WCNT_AREACDE
WCNT_PHONE
WCNT_EXTSN
WCNT_EMAIL
WCNT_MONTH
WCNT_DAY
WCNT_YEAR

9501&9502

Last Name: ____________________________
First Name: ____________________________
Middle Initial: _______
Street Address: ____________________________
Street Address 2: ____________________________
City (or city equivalent): ____________________________
State: __________________________
Zip Code: ______________
Area Code: _________
Phone Number: _________________
Extension: _________
Email: ____________________________
Month: ___ ___
Day: ___ ___

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