9502 question history

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9502 question history

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Form 9502
Universe: All vehicles that are NOT Pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans, other light vans
This form is NOT just for truck tractors
Truck strata 3, 4, and 5

BTS needs to fill these columns out - we provided a starting point

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

9502 VARIABLE NAME

FORM
* = Same question but different categories text

QUESTION TEXT

Green cells are new questions

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

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

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

Total 5,520.5

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?

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Go to section Q- 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 Q- 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 8.6% (477.0)
Yr 2002 - 5.1% (281.8)
Yr 2003 - 3.5% (195.2)

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 box 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 R – Contact Information.

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 R – 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 circle 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.

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.

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?

3/5/2020: Removed "Mark ONE box only" to make it consistent with other similar Y/N question. GT

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

Acquisition

ACQUIRENEW

9502

Do you plan to replace this vehicle with a vehicle of a different weight class or axle load within the next 5 years?

o Yes
o No

Do you plan to replace this vehicle with a vehicle of a different weight class or axle load within the next 5 years?
o Yes
o No

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

yes

No stakeholders listed

Leasing

LEASEFROM

9501&9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): 34% not reported (42% 9501, 32% 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 - 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 - 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 3 below)
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

o Yes
oNo

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 3 below)
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?)

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

Question had almost 50% missing in 2002. It was higher for pickups/etc. than for the 9502 trucks. 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 you represent?
Mark ONE box only.

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

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

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 (Go to section E – TYPE OF VEHICLE)

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

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

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Leasing

LEASEHOW

9502

How did you lease this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Vehicle only
o Vehicle with driver

How did you lease this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.
o Vehicle only
o Vehicle with driver

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Leasing

LEASELENGTH

9502

Was the leasing agreement for 12 months or more?
Mark ONE box only.

o Yes
o No

Was the leasing agreement for 12 months or more?

28-Jan

Was the leasing agreement for 12 months or more?

o Yes
o No

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

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Leasing

LEA_FINANCE
LEA_MAINT
LEA_TAXES
LEA_LICENSE
LEA_RECORD
LEA_FUEL
LEA_NONE

9502

Which of the following did the leasing agreement include?
Mark ALL that apply.

o Financing only
o Full maintenance
o Payment of taxes (such as state or federal highway use taxes)
o Obtaining licenses and permits
o Recordkeeping
o Fuel contract

o Financing only
o Full maintenance
o Payment of taxes (such as state or federal highway use taxes)
o Obtaining licenses and permits
o Recordkeeping
o Fuel contract
o None of the above

14-Aug

Which of the following did the leasing agreement include?
Mark ALL that apply.
o Financing only
o Full maintenance
o Payment of taxes (such as state or federal highway use taxes)
o Obtaining licenses and permits
o Recordkeeping
o Fuel contract
o None of the above

BTS: Should we add the following to the answer categories? mileage limitation, insurance such as physical damage insurance, bobtail insurance, cargo insurance

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. LEASE CHARACTERISTIC

Type of Vehicle

TRUCKTYPE_SEMI

9502

In 2020, which best described this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Tractor (truck tractor or road tractor)
o Other truck (with or without a trailer)

o Yes (Go to section F - Physical Characteristics)
o No (Continue with question 2 below)

Is this vehicle a semi-truck (tractor/trailer truck)?

2-Jun

o Yes
o No

11-Mar

Is this vehicle a semi-truck (tractor/trailer truck)?
o Yes (Go to section F - Physical Characteristics)
o No (Continue with question 2 below)

3/3/2020: Revised question to past tense. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, a lot of respondents, not sure their truck is "tractor" or other truck. Ken provided us new categories:
◦Semi-Truck (tractor/trailer truck)
◦Other Truck
I updated it in the question text. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Rewording to "Is this vehicle a semi-truck (tractor/trailer truck)?”

FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Type of Vehicle

BODYTYPE
WBODYTYPE

9501&9502*

For trucks other than tractors, which of the following most closely resembles this truck’s body type?
Mark ONE box only.

o Armored
o Beverage
o Concrete mixer
o Concrete pumper
o Crane
o Curtainside
o Dump (including belly or bottom dump)
o Flatbed (including any with added devices), stake, platform, etc.
o Low boy (platform with depressed center)
o Pole, logging, pulpwood, or pipe
o Service, utility, (telephone line, cable, pipeline, etc.)
o Service, other (mobile workshop, “craftsman’s vehicle”, etc.)
o Street sweeper
o Tank, dry bulk
o Tank, liquids or gases
o Tow/Wrecker (including flatbed type)
o Trash, garbage, or recycling
o Vacuum
o Van, basic enclosed (dry cargo)
o Van, insulated non-refrigerated
o Van, insulated refrigerated
o Van, open top (including low-side grain, fruit, potato bed, etc.)
o Van, step, walk-in, or multistep (including hi-cube or cutaway)
o Van, other
o Other not elsewhere classified: ________________________________

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

28-Jan

o Armored
o Beverage or bay
o Box Truck
o Concrete mixer
o Concrete pumper
o Crane
o Curtainside
o Dump (including side, belly, or bottom dump)
o Flatbed (including any with added devices), stake, platform, etc.
o Low boy (platform with depressed center)
o Pole, logging, pulpwood, or pipe
o Service, utility, (telephone line, cable, pipeline, etc.)
o Service, other (mobile workshop, “craftsman’s vehicle”, etc.)
o Street sweeper
o Tank, dry bulk
o Tank, liquids or gases
o Tow/Wrecker (including flatbed type)
o Trash, garbage, or recycling
o Vacuum
o Van, basic enclosed (dry cargo)
o Van, insulated non-refrigerated
o Van, insulated refrigerated
o Van, open top (including low-side grain, fruit, potato bed, etc.)
o Van, step, walk-in, or multistep (including hi-cube or cutaway)
o Van, other
o Other not elsewhere classified: ________________________________

2-Jun

Which body type most closely resembled this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.
o Armored
o Beverage or bay
o Box Truck
o Concrete mixer
o Concrete pumper
o Crane
o Curtainside
o Dump (including side, belly, or bottom dump)
o Flatbed (including any with added devices), stake, platform, etc.
o Low boy (platform with depressed center)
o Pole, logging, pulpwood, or pipe
o Service, utility, (telephone line, cable, pipeline, etc.)
o Service, other (mobile workshop, “craftsman’s vehicle”, etc.)
o Street sweeper
o Tank, dry bulk
o Tank, liquids or gases
o Tow/Wrecker (including flatbed type)
o Trash, garbage, or recycling
o Vacuum
o Van, basic enclosed (dry cargo)
o Van, insulated non-refrigerated
o Van, insulated refrigerated
o Van, open top (including low-side grain, fruit, potato bed, etc.)
o Van, step, walk-in, or multistep (including hi-cube or cutaway)
o Van, other
o Other not elsewhere classified: ________________________________

1. Is the spelling Low boy or Lowboy ?
2. BTS: What are "box trucks" classified as? That seems like a common term people know.
3. BTS: What about "straight truck"?

3/3/2020: Revised question to past tense. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Change ‘Beverage’ category to ‘Beverage or bay.’

review "other" for "straight truck"

yes

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

2a. BODY TYPE, Single-unit trucks

Physical Characteristics

AXLESTOTAL

9501&9502*

NOTE: This section pertains to the power unit ONLY. Do not include information for any trailer(s) pulled.
In 2020, what was the total number of axles, including liftable axles, on this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Should we keep the old categories and remove F2 if it is the number of tires of two axles? It will save respondent time. o Two
o Three
o Four
o Five or more

What was the total number of axles, including liftable (tag) axles, on this vehicle, excluding axles on trailer(s)?
Mark ONE box only.

2-Jun

What was the total number of axles, including liftable (tag) axles, on this vehicle, excluding axles on trailer(s)?
Mark ONE box only.

o Two
o Three
o Four
o Five or more

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

1. Remove year reference.
2. The note on 9501 comes after the question. It also doesn't have the word "NOTE:" at the beginning. Census: What is the preference here?
3. BTS: Old question ask the number of tires only of the two axles. Should only the two axles skip to the next question(#tires)?

3/3/2020: Revised question to past tense. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, a lot of respondents didn't read the note and don't know what power unit is. We revised question to include note into the question and remove power unit to prevent confusion. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Rewording to “What was the total number of axles, including liftable (tag) axles, on this vehicle, excluding trailer(s)?”

Old question ask the number of tires only of the two axles. Should only the two axles skip to the next question(#tires)?

yes

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

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Single-unit trucks and truck-tractor without trailer, Driving axles

Physical Characteristics

AXLEREARTIRES

9501&9502

How many tires are on the rear axle?

o Two
o Four

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

2-Jun

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

Should we move this question to later b/c it's in between axle questions that reference "question 1 or 3"? Suggest move after F5.

3/3/2020: Revised question 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.

Should we move this question to later b/c it's in between axle questions that reference "question 1 or 3"? Suggest move after F5.

yes

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

new question

Physical Characteristics

AXLEDRIVING

9501&9502

From question 1 above, how many axles were driving (powered) axles?

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: _________

BTS: why isnt driving axles on 9502 anymore? We won't be able to publish this like it was done in 2002. The question was on the 2002 form (Section F #2) Was this an error on our part?

3/3/2020: Revised question to past tense. GT

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

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Driving axles

Physical Characteristics

AXLELFT

9502

From question 1 above, how many axles were liftable axles?
Mark ONE box only.

o None
o One axle
o Two axles
o Three or more axles

o None (Go to question 7)
o One axle
o Two axles
o Three or more axles

From question 1 above, how many axles were liftable axles?
Mark ONE box only.
o None (Go to question 7)
o One axle
o Two axles
o Three or more axles

How will "from question 1 above" work in electronic instrument? Can you still see what that question was on the screen?

yes

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Total liftable axles and location

Physical Characteristics

AXLELFT_FWD
AXLELFT_BLW
AXLELFT_BYD

9502

From question 4 above, how many of the liftable axles are located in the following locations?
Total number of axles indicated for this question should equal the total number of axles indicated in question 3 above.

Axles forward of the drive axle: _____
Axles behind the drive axle – below the chassis: _____
Axles behind the drive axle – extending beyond the chassis: _____

From question 4 above, how many of the liftable axles were located in the following locations?
Total number of axles indicated for this question should equal the total number of axles indicated in question 4 above.
Axles forward of the drive axle: _____
Axles behind the drive axle – below the chassis: _____
Axles behind the drive axle – extending beyond the chassis: _____

How will "from question 3 above" work in electronic instrument? Can you still see what that question was on the screen?

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Total liftable axles and location

Physical Characteristics

AXLELFTBRKE

9502

From question 4 above, how many liftable axles were braking axles?
Mark ONE box only.

o None
o One axle
o Two axles
o Three or more axles

From question 4 above, how many liftable axles were braking axles?
Mark ONE box only.
o None
o One axle
o Two axles
o Three or more axles

How will "from question 3 above" work in electronic instrument? Can you still see what that question was on the screen?

ORNA - Page 15 AXLELFTBRKE
FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. TRUCK TYPE AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Total liftable axles and number of braking axles

Physical Characteristics

BRAKES

9502

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

o Hydraulic (standard)
o Hydraulic with power assist
o Air
o Other – please specify: ___________________________

What type of brakes did this vehicle have?
Mark ONE box only.
o Hydraulic (standard)
o Hydraulic with power assist
o Air
o Other – please specify: ___________________________

Do any of these apply: 1. Hydraulic braking system 2. Electromagnetic braking System 3. Air or pneumatic braking system 4. Mechanical braking system (Hand brake or Emergency brake) 5. Electronic braking system(brake-by-wire) 6. Magnatic braking system

review other write in

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. EQUIPMENT TYPE, Braking system

Physical Characteristics

CABDAY

9502

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

o Day cab
o Sleeper cab

o Day cab (Go to question 9)
o Sleeper cab (Go to question 10)

2-Jun

What type of cab did this vehicle have?
Mark ONE box only.
o Day cab (Go to question 9)
o Sleeper cab (Go to question 10)

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Most Rs only acknowledged two types of cabs: sleepers and day cabs.

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

8, 9

Physical Characteristics

CAB

9502

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

o Conventional cab
o Cab over engine
o Cab forward of engine
o Cab beside engine

Which of the following best describes the cab of this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

2-Jun

Which of the following best describes the cab of this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.

o Conventional cab
o Cab over engine
o Cab forward of engine
o Cab beside engine

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Revised question to “Which of the following best describes the cab of this vehicle? Mark ONE box only.”

yes

ORNA - Page 11 CAB
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. CAB TYPE

~~Physical Characteristics~~

~~CABSLEEPER~~

~~9502~~

Does the cab of this vehicle contain a sleeper?
Mark ONE box only.

o Yes
o No

Did the cab of this vehicle contain a sleeper?
Mark ONE box only.

~~2-Jun~~

Did the cab of this vehicle contain a sleeper?
Mark ONE box only.
o Yes
o No

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Replaced this question with “What type of cab did this vehicle have? Mark ONE box only.”
o Sleeper cab (Go to question 10)
o Day cab (Continue to question 9)

~~ORNA - Page 9 CABSLEEPER~~

2a. CAB TYPE

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. Is this interior or exterior height?
2. can we remove year reference once we determine what this measures? Can cab height change?

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.

yes

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

new question

Physical Characteristics

TRANSMSSN

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)

We should add a category for "other" so see if write ins explain the 7.1% not reported in 2002.
Does any of this apply: Electric tractor trailer, Self-driving tractor trailer, Gear Transmission, Hydrostatic Transmission, Constant Velocity Transmission (CVT)

Review new "other" category to see if write ins explain the 7.1% not reported in 2002.

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. EQUIPMENT TYPE, Transmission type

Physical Characteristics

WNUMGEARS

9502

How many gears did this vehicle have?

Number of gears: ________

28-Jan

How many gears did this vehicle have?
Number of gears: ________

ORNA - Page 20 NUMGEARS
FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

new question

~~Physical Characteristics~~

EQ_AERIAL
EQ_AIRBAG
EQ_AIRCOMP
EQ_AIRCOND
EQ_SPRINGS
EQ_ABS
EQ_AUTOSOT
EQ_TIRINFSYS
EQ_WARNSYS
EQ_DRIVETRN
EQ_CRANE
EQ_EVID
EQ_RETARDER
EQ_HOIST
EQ_IDLE
EQ_INTERNET
EQ_LIFTGATE
EQ_LORESDRWHEEL
EQ_LOWRESSTEERWHEEL
EQ_SNOWPLOW
EQ_NAVSYS
EQ_PTO
EQ_RADIAL
EQ_REFLECT
EQ_GOVERNOR
EQ_NAVSYS
EQ_SINGLEWIDE
EQ_TIRMONSYS
EQ_TOOLBOX
EQ_WTRIP
EQ_WOTRIP
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 compressor (except for air brakes)
o Air-conditioning
o Air springs
o Anti-lock brake system
o Automatic engine shutoff technology
o Automatic tire inflation system
o Collision warning system
o Computerized drive train control unit
o Crane
o Electronic vehicle identification device (transponder) etc.
o Engine retarder/brake
o Hoist
o Idle-reducing technology (portable auxiliary pack, electrification, etc.)
o Internet access
o Lift gate
o Low rolling resistance tires on the drive wheels
o Low rolling resistance tires on the steering wheels
o Mounting bar for snowplow
o Navigational system
o Power take-off
o Radial tires
o Reflective material IN ADDITION to those required by law
o Road speed governor
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 Winch

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

28-Jan

*on hold until we hear back from BTS

Did this vehicle have any of the following equipment?
Mark ALL that apply.
*on hold until we hear back from BTS

REVISE PER ATA FEEDBACK LIST

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

~~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.

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?
Mark ALL 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

In 2020, did this vehicle have any of the following driver assistance features?
Mark ALL 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

15, 19

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.

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

16, 20

Physical Characteristics

EQ_AERIAL
EQ_AIRCOMP
EQ_SPRINGS
EQ_BOBTAIL
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.

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

11-Mar

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

13, 17, 21

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. 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?

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.

Can this be derived some other way?

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

yes

FMCSA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

new question

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.

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.

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)

Change During 2020 to In 2020

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

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.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Can we remove this question? If keep this question, need to review skip pattern for vehicle used less than 12 months to answer this question. 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 Q - Contact Information
o Not applicable
o Seasonal
o Not needed/idle (excluding seasonal)
o Under repair
o Other – please specify: ___________________________________________

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

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 Q - Contact Information
o Not applicable
o Seasonal
o Not needed/idle (excluding seasonal)
o Under repair
o Other – please specify: ___________________________________________

This wasn't tabulated in 2002. What is this for?

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

2a. MONTHS OPERATED

~~1 2~~

~~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 14)

**remove question and combine with H1

28-Jan

**remove question and combine with H1
o Yes (Continue with question 2 below)
o No (Go to section I – MILES on page 14)

remove question(combine it to H3 and make H3 to H1), 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. If the "lessee" question earlier doesn't apply to these trucks, that note needs to be removed too.

~~ORNL - Page 13, HB~~

3 1

Home Base

HBTYPE

9501&9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): HB: 7% not reported HB Y/ 4% not reported HBtype What was the type of home base from which this vehicle operated?
Mark ONE box only.

o Company office/headquarters
o Terminal
o Distribution center
o Manufacturing plant
o Private residence (home, farm, etc.)
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)

What was the primary function of the home base from which this vehicle operated?
Home base refers to the location where the vehicle was usually parked when it was not on the road. Mark ONE box only.

28-Jan

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

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: Revised question to past tense. GT

yes

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

old question, not in pub table

Home Base

HB_CITY
HB_COUNTY
HB_STATE
HB_ZIP

9501&9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): HB Y/ 7% not reported HB State 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. why is the July 1 reference in there?
3. Could it b/c we sample active vehicles as of July 1?
4. this was not tabulated in 2002.

yes

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

old question, not in pub table

4, 3

Home Base

FLEET_SMALL
FLEET_TRCTR
FLEET_OTH
FLEET_TRLRS
FLEET_DOLLY
FLEET_NONE

9501&9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): HB Y/ 17 % not report this quesion 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. do we count private use vehicles?
3. this was not tabulated in 2002.

3/3/2020: Revised question to past tense. GT

3/11/2020: Per pilot 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.

yes

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

old question, not in pub table

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: ___________

We reorganized the order of the questions in "Miles" section

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

2 a. 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 question

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: _______

electric vehicles will need to be identified earlier and skip over this question. What about hybrids? Is there some equivalent to MPG for electric or hybrid cars that needs to be measured?

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.

yes

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: _________________________________________

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

yes

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

new question

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%

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): 10% not reported (OPERATE_PRIMARY), In 2002 use OPERATE_PRIMARY for tabulation 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%"

yes

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

2a. PRIMARY JURISDICTION

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.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): 12% Not reported(TRIP_PRIMARY) I 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. 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. What does "off the road" mean?
5. We added % signs for consistency
6. 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 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…”

yes

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.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): 17% not reported (MILES_LIFENOIMP) Miles: _____________

yes

ORNL - Page 9, MILES_LIFE
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~9, 8~~

~~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

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

This is repetive to the 2002 question O-1.
This question should be in the Products section. Reconcile which question to use and which section to include it.

3/11/2020: Replaced this question with two separate question idle and auxilary in %. GT

~~ORNL - Page 19, AVHHRSPWK(not sure typeo or not AVH..), Page 20, AVGHRSPW_IDL, AVGHRSPW_AUXPWR~~

new question

8, 9

Miles

AVG_IDL

9502

In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle's operating time spent idling (stationary)?

____%

11-Mar

In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle's operating time spent idling (stationary)?

____%

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, it's very difficult to estimate hour spent puls people has a lot of question about definition of idling such as waiting on the traffic light, parking while carry stuff that need to run electricity, runing heat/air condition while sleeping, etc. Revised to %. GT

review in pilot

yes

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

9, 10

Miles

AVG_AUXPWR

9502

In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle's operating time spent using auxiliary power?

____%

In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s operating time spent using auxiliary power unit?

2-Jun

11-Mar

In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s operating time spent using auxiliary power unit?
____%

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, it's very difficult to estimate hour spent puls don't know what auxilary power is. Suggested help text which we will add that later. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Consider rephrasing questios “In 2020, what was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s operating time spent using an auxiliary power unit?”

review in pilot

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA

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.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): What's about Hydrogen fuel cell? Nikola Motor Company plan to on the market September 2020 a new pickup called "the Badger" with both purely electric battery and hybrid electric/hydrogen fuel-cell. 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.

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: ____________________________________

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

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.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): 5% not reported 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.

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: __________________________________________________

1. Should we change to "gas station/convenience stores"? Looks like that might have been a write in that was edited in 2002. If we don't change, we can check pilot write ins.
2. why is this "mark ONE box only"? What are we measuring here? Why is it where you "typically" go?
3. What about electric vehicles? We need charging stations or home added.

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

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.

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: The reordering of this list on 9501 requires us to deal with this in post processing to match 9502.

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

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.
$____________

should we add "NOTE: Round to whole dollar"?

yes

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

new question

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: Revised wording 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. GT

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: The reordering of this list on 9501 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.
$____________

should we add "NOTE: Round to whole dollar"?

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 question

Fuel and Maintenance

ENGREBLD

9501&9502

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

o Yes
o No

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.

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

11-Mar

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)

added category "Don't know" and skip to section K

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

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

new question

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

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

new question

~~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-17)

In 2020, did you ever pull a trailer with this vehicle?
o Yes
o No (Skip to K-17)

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

3/3/2020: Added this question to help with skip pattern. GT

~~Vehicle Configuration~~

TRAILER0
TRAILER1
TRAILER2
TRAILER3
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): Old form has Total_________100%. Should we add note to sum up to 100%? No trailer pulled: _____%
Single trailer pulled: _____%
Double trailers pulled: _____%
Triple trailers pulled: _____%

If the highest percentage reported question 2 was:
• No trailer pulled, skip question K17
• Single trailer pulled, continue to next question.
• Double trailer pulled, skip to question K6
• Triple trailer pulled, skip to question K10

~~2-Jun~~

No trailer pulled: _____%
Single trailer pulled: _____%
Double trailers pulled: _____%
Triple trailers 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 the highest percentage reported question 2 was:
• No trailer pulled, skip question K17
• Single trailer pulled, continue to next question.
• Double trailer pulled, skip to question K6
• Triple trailer pulled, skip to question K10

1. We are missing the question K2 from 2002 (variable name TRAILER). We need that on the actual form-it has the skip patterns in it.
2. what is the important thing about this question? Do we need to ask the percentage of the time in this configuration?

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

~~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 18)

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 18)

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Added, In 2020, was this vehicle used to pull a trailer? Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.
o Yes
o No

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Vehicle Configuration

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 18)

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 18)

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Added, 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.

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

Vehicle Configuration

TRAILER

9502

In 2020, which of the following did this vehicle pull most often?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.
Mark ONE box only.

o Single trailer (Go to Question 4)
o Double trailer (Go to Question 7)
o Triple trailer (Go to Question 11)

2-Jun

In 2020, which of the following did this vehicle pull most often?
Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.
Mark ONE box only.

o Single trailer (Go to Question 4)
o Double trailer (Go to Question 7)
o Triple trailer (Go to Question 11)

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Added, In 2020, which of the following did this vehicle pull most often? Trailer mounted equipment should be treated as a trailer.
o Single trailer
o Double trailer
o Triple trailer

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2, 4

Vehicle Configuration, Single

AXLESTRLR1

9501&9502

How many axles were on this trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o One
o Two
o Three or more

How many axles were on this single trailer configuration?
Mark ONE box only.

How many axles were on this single trailer configuration?
Mark ONE box only.
o One
o Two
o Three or more

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

yes

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

2a. AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Combinations, Truck-tractors with single trailer

3, 5

Vehicle Configuration, Single

LENGTHTRLR1

9501&9502

What was the length, in feet, of this trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.

_____________feet

What was the length, in feet, of this trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.
_____________feet

yes

ORNL - Page 10 LENGTHTRLR1
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

4, 6

Vehicle Configuration, Single

WIDTHTRLR1

9502

What was the exterior width of this trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

After answer this question, Skip to question K16.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of this trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
After answer this question, Skip to question K16.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR1
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

5, 7

Vehicle Configuration, Double

AXLESTRLR2

9502

How many axles were on this trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?
Do NOT include any axles on the power unit. Mark ONE box only.

o Three
o Four
o Five
o Six or more

How many axles were on this double trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?
Do NOT include any axles on the power unit.
Mark ONE box only.

How many axles were on this double trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?
Do NOT include any axles on the power unit.
Mark ONE box only.
o Three
o Four
o Five
o Six or more

3/2/2020: I think we should either add the wording “on two trailers” to the end of each of these categories to emphasize that this question asking the total axle of these two trailers combine or rewording the question to make it clear that we want the respondent to count all the axle on both trailers. GT

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Combinations, Truck-tractors with double trailers

6, 8

Vehicle Configuration, Double

LENGTHTRLR1
LENGTHTRLR2

9502

What was the length, in feet, of each trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.

First trailer: ____________feet
Second trailer: ____________feet

What was the length, in feet, of each trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.
First trailer: ____________feet
Second trailer: ____________feet

yes

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

old question, not in pub table

7, 9

Vehicle Configuration, Double

WIDTHTRLR1

9502

What was the exterior width of the first trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of the first trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR1
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

8, 10

Vehicle Configuration, Double

WIDTHTRLR2

9502

What was the exterior width of the second trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

After answer this question, Skip to question K16.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of the second trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
After answer this question, Skip to question K16.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR2
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

9, 11

Vehicle Configuration, Triple

AXLESTRLR3

9502

How many axles were on this trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?
Do NOT include any axles on the power unit. Mark ONE box only.

o Five
o Six
o Seven
o Eight or more

How many axles were on this triple trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?

Do NOT include any axles on the power unit.
Mark ONE box only.

How many axles were on this triple trailer configuration, including any converter dollies?

Do NOT include any axles on the power unit.
Mark ONE box only.
o Five
o Six
o Seven
o Eight or more

3/2/2020: I think we should either add the wording “on three trailers” to the end of each of these categories to emphasize that this question asking the total axle of these three trailers combine or rewording the question to make it clear that we want the respondent to count all the axle of three trailers. GT

3/3/2020: Revised wording question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. AXLE ARRANGEMENT, Combinations, Truck-tractors with triple trailers

10, 12

Vehicle Configuration, Triple

LENGTHTRLR1
LENGTHTRLR2
LENGTHTRLR3

9502

What was the length, in feet, of each trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.

First trailer: ____________feet
Second trailer: ____________feet
Third trailer: ____________feet

What was the length, in feet, of each trailer?
Round to the nearest whole number.
First trailer: ____________feet
Second trailer: ____________feet
Third trailer: ____________feet

yes

ORNL - Page 10 LENGTHTRLR1, LENGTHTRLR2, LENGTHTRLR3
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

11, 13

Vehicle Configuration, Triple

WIDTHTRLR1

9502

What was the exterior width of the first trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of the first trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR1
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

12, 14

Vehicle Configuration, Triple

WIDTHTRLR2

9502

What was the exterior width of the second trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of the second trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR2
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

13, 15

Vehicle Configuration, Triple

WIDTHTRLR3

9502

What was the exterior width of the third trailer?
Mark ONE box only.

o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

What was the exterior width of the third trailer?
Mark ONE box only.
o 96 inches
o 102 inches
o Other – please specify: ___________________

yes

ORNL - Page 15 WIDTHTRLR3
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

14, 16

Vehicle Configuration

TRAILERTYPE

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: _______________________________________

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

o Automobile carrier (stinger-steered)
o Automobile carrier (conventional – rack above cab)
o Automobile carrier (high mount – no rack above cab, excluding curtain, van, or flatbed)
o Beverage or bay
o Curtainside
o Dump (including side, belly, or bottom dump)
o Flatbed, platform, chassis 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:_________________________

Which type of trailer resembled that most often attached to this vehicle?
Mark ONE box only.
o Automobile carrier (stinger-steered)
o Automobile carrier (conventional – rack above cab)
o Automobile carrier (high mount – no rack above cab, excluding curtain, van, or flatbed)
o Beverage or bay
o Curtainside
o Dump (including side, belly, or bottom dump)
o Flatbed, platform, chassis 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:_________________________

3/3/2020: Revised to past tense. GT

3/4/2020: Revised this question base on "New Content Final 03_03_20". Also revised it to past tense. GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Add ‘chassis’ to ‘Flatbed, platform, etc.’
• Add ‘side’ to ‘Dump…’ category
• Change ‘Beverage’ category to ‘Beverage or bay.’

yes

ORNL-P9 TRAILERTYPE(5.0)
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, NHTSA

2a. BODY TYPE, Truck-tractors, Truck-tractors

15, 17

Vehicle Configuration

ALUMINUM_WHEELS
FRONT_FARING
LIGHT_WG_LANDING_GEAR
REAR_FARING
SIDE_SKIRTS
UNDERCARRIAGE_AERO_DEVICES
TRAILEREQ_NONE
TRAILEREQ_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

Did the trailer have any of the following add-on equipment?
Select 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

2-Jun

Did the trailer have any of the following add-on equipment?
Select 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

REVISE PER ATA FEEDBACK LIST

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

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 question

16, 18

Vehicle Configuration

LENGTHTOTAL

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
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 50.0 to 54.9 feet
o 55.0 to 59.9 feet
o 60.0 to 64.9 feet
o 65.0 to 69.9 feet
o 70.0 to 74.9 feet
o 75.0 to 79.9 feet
o More than 80.0 feet

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

28-Jan

why do we need this much detail?

3/5/2020: Removed note b/c it's not applied to this question any more. GT
NOTE: If the highest percentage reported in section K, question 1 was:
• No trailer pulled, skip to Section L – WEIGHT
• Single trailer pulled, continue to next question.
• Double trailer pulled, skip to question 6
• Triple trailer pulled, skip to question 10

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

review detail in pilot

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

2a. TOTAL LENGTH(FEET)

Weight

WEIGHTEMPTY

9502

Referring to the most common configuration Question K-1 (no trailer, single trailer, double trailers, or triple trailers pulled), what was the empty weight of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination?
Round to the nearest whole pound.

_______________pounds

28-Jan

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

2a. AVERAGE WEIGHT(POUNDS)

~~Weight~~

~~WEIGHTAVG~~

9501&9502*

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?
Round to the nearest whole pound.

~~_______________pounds~~

28-Jan

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

2a. AVERAGE WEIGHT(POUNDS)

Weight

WAVGPAYLD

9501&9502

What was the average payload, in pounds, transported by this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination during 2020?

_________________ 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

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

yes

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

new question

~~Weight~~

~~OWMILE~~

~~9502~~

~~In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using an overweight permit?~~

~~__________ miles~~

~~if you reported 0 mile, skip to section M (Kind of Business).~~

2-Jun

In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using an overweight permit?
if you reported 0 mile, skip to section M (Kind of Business).

3/4/2020: Added this question per "New Content Final 03_03_20". Also added skip pattern.GT

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
FHWA removed this question per Kelly's email on 6/3/2020.

4, 3

Weight

OWANNPRMT

9502

In 2020, how many annual overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?

__________ permits

2-Jun

In 2020, how many annual overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?
__________ permits

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

yes

FHWA

~~Weight~~

~~OWANNPRMT_MULTIST~~

~~9502~~

~~Of these annual permits, how many authorized overweight travel in multiple states?~~

~~__________ permits~~

2-Jun

Of these annual permits, how many authorized overweight travel in multiple states?
__________ permits

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

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
FHWA removed this question per Kelly's email on 6/3/2020.

6, 4

Weight

OWSNGPRMT

9502

In 2020, how many trips were taken with this vehicle that required the purchase of single trip overweight permits?

__________ trips

2-Jun

In 2020, how many trips were taken with this vehicle that required the purchase of single trip overweight permits?
__________ trips

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

yes

FHWA

~~Weight~~

~~OWSNGPRMT_MUTIST~~

~~9502~~

~~Of these trips, how many required the purchase of single trip overweight permits for more than one state?~~

~~__________ trips~~

2-Jun

Of these trips, how many required the purchase of single trip overweight permits for more than one state?
__________ trips

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

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
FHWA removed this question per Kelly's email on 6/3/2020.

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~In 2020, how many single trip overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?~~

____________single trip permits
(If zero, skip to L-7)

2-Jun

In 2020, how many single trip overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?
____________single trip permits
(If zero, skip to L-7)

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~How many of these single trip overweight permits authorized travel in multiple states?~~

~~____________single trip permits~~

2-Jun

How many of these single trip overweight permits authorized travel in multiple states?
____________single trip permits

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using single trip overweight permit?~~

~~____________miles~~

2-Jun

In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using single trip overweight permit?
____________miles

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~In 2020, how many annual overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?~~

____________annual permits
(If zero, skip to L-10)

2-Jun

In 2020, how many annual overweight permits did you purchase for this vehicle?
____________annual permits
(If zero, skip to L-10)

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~How many of these annual overweight permits authorized travel in multiple states?~~

~~____________annual permits~~

2-Jun

How many of these annual overweight permits authorized travel in multiple states?
____________annual permits

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~Weight~~

~~Pending for approval~~

~~9502~~

~~In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using annual overweight permit?~~

~~____________miles~~

2-Jun

In 2020, how many miles did this vehicle operate using annual overweight permit?
____________miles

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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". GT

~~4 10~~

~~Weight~~

~~WAVGOVERWGHT~~

~~9501&9502~~

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

~~_______ 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

3/4/2020: Removed per "New Content Final 03_03_20". Gt

ORNL - Page 20 AVGOVERWGHT, how much weight is overweight?

new question

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 (Skip to section Q - 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 (Skip to section Q - Contact information)

3/2/2020: Per Scott & Kelly, this question might need to be removed if accept new questions. Scott will email BTS to confirm today. GT

yes

FMCSA, FHWA, NHTSA, EPA

1 2

Kind of Business

BUSINESS

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 For-hire transportation or warehousing
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 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: ________________________

1. Is there a good reason for "for-hire transportation" to be in a different order in this list on the 9502 vs 9501?

2. We need to put BUSINESS and OPCLASS questions in the same order on both 9501 and 9502. It affects the vehicle rentals totals.

3. Revise catergories base on OPTION 2

3/3/2020: Revised 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.

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)

2 3

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: _____________________________________

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

2 4

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: _____________________________________ _____%

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): I make up this skip pattern. Need review with Kelly. 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 Q - Contact Information)
o Transporting paying passengers (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Used as a daily or short term rental (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Personal transportation (non-commercial use) (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Other (Skip to section Q - 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 Q - Contact Information)
o Transporting paying passengers (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Used as a daily or short term rental (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Personal transportation (non-commercial use) (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)
o Other (Skip to section Q - Contact Information)

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

yes

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA, EPA

~~Kind of Business~~

OPCLASS_PVT
OPCLASS_MTR
OPCLASS_OWN
OPCLASS_RNT
OPCLASS_PSL
OPCLASS (for tabulation)

~~9501&9502~~

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD): Should it be "Private or Rental, skip to section O-PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, OR MATERIALS"? 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:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator, continue to section N – FOR-HIRE
• Private or Rental, skip to section O – EMPTY
• Personal transportation, go to section R - CONTACT INFORMATION

Private (carry own goods, or use truck for internal company business only): _____%
Motor carrier (company owned trucks hired to carry other people’s goods): _____%
Owner operator (independent truckers hired to carry other people’s goods): _____%
Rental (daily and other short term): _____%
Personal transportation: _____%

NOTE: If your highest percentage occurs for:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator, continue to section N – FOR-HIRE
• Private business use, skip to (section O – Products, Equipment, or Material)
• Personal transportation or Rental, go to section R - 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:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator, continue to section N – FOR-HIRE
• Private or Rental, skip to section O – EMPTY
• Personal transportation, go to section R - CONTACT INFORMATION

NOTE: If your highest percentage occurs for:
• Motor Carrier or Owner Operator, continue to section N – FOR-HIRE
• Private business use, skip to (section O – Products, Equipment, or Material)
• Personal transportation or Rental, go to section R - CONTACT INFORMATION

2a. PRIMARY OPERATOR CLASSIFICATION

~~For-hire~~

CARRIER_CNT
CARRIER_CMN
CARRIER_PRIMARY (for tabulation)

~~9502~~

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): In 2020, what was the approximate percent of miles driven of this vehicle as the following kinds of carrier? Note: Percent should sum up to 100 What was the approximate percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s 2020 mileage for each of the following kinds of carrier?

Round to the nearest whole percent.

Contract (offered transportation services to certain shippers under specific contracts): ______%
Common (offered transportation services to the general public over regular and irregular routes): _____%

11-Mar

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s 2020 mileage for each of the following kinds of carrier?

Round to the nearest whole percent.
Contract (offered transportation services to certain shippers under specific contracts): ______%
Common (offered transportation services to the general public over regular and irregular routes): _____%

Note: Percentages should sum up to 100%

1. Is there a problem with the skip instructions or question wording?
2. About 21% of for-hire trucks left this blank in 2002 (unwgtd).

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, no one know what contract or common carrier plus it's old terms. Removed. GT

2a. PRIMARY OPERATOR CLASSIFICATION, For-hire characteristics, Type of carrier

2 1

For-hire

SERVICE_TL
SERVICE_LTL
SERVICE_PRIMARY(for tabulation)

9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): In 2020, what was the approximate percent of miles driven of this vehicle as the following kinds service? Note: Percent should sum up to 100 What was the approximate percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s 2020 mileage for each of the following kinds of service?
Round to the nearest whole percent.Total should sum to 100%

Truckload (a single shipment carried at one time): _____%
Less-than-truckload (multiple shipments carried at one time): _____%

2-Jun

Single shipment carried at one time (Truckload): _____%
Multiple shipments carried at one time (Less-than-truckload): _____%

2-Jun

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s 2020 mileage for each of the following kinds of service?
Round to the nearest whole percent.Total should sum to 100%
Single shipment carried at one time (Truckload): _____%
Multiple shipments carried at one time (Less-than-truckload): _____%

1. Is there a problem with the skip instructions or question wording?
2. About 21% of for-hire trucks left this blank in 2002 (unwgtd).

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
• Consider adding ‘truckload’ and ‘less-than-truckload’ in parentheses at the end of the answer categories.

see if the new arrangement of this section improves the item response for this question

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

2a. PRIMARY OPERATOR CLASSIFICATION, For-hire characteristics, Type of service

~~For-hire~~

HAULS_SHIPR
HAULS_BRKR
HAULS_MRKT
HAULS_PRIMARY (for tabulation)

~~9502~~

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): In 2020, what was the percent hauls and backhauls of this vehicle from the following sources of For Hire? Note: Percent should sum up to 100 In 2020, what percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s hauls (including backhauls) were found from the following sources?

Round to the nearest whole percent.

o Shippers or receivers directly
o Brokers
o Centralized markets or exchanges
o Other – please specify: ______________________________________

o Shippers or receivers directly
o Brokers
o Centralized markets or exchanges
o Other – please specify: _____________________________

Note: Percentages should sum up to 100%

11-Mar

In 2020, what percent of this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination’s hauls (including backhauls) were found from the following sources?

Round to the nearest whole percent.
o Shippers or receivers directly
o Brokers
o Centralized markets or exchanges
o Other – please specify: _____________________________

Note: Percentages should sum up to 100%

1. Is there a problem with the skip instructions or question wording?
2. About 41% of for-hire trucks left this blank in 2002 (unwgtd).

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, it's old terms plus hard to separate brokers and centralized market change these days. Removed. GT

2a. PRIMARY OPERATOR CLASSIFICATION, For-hire characteristics, Source of hauls

~~For-hire~~

~~HAULSINTRNT~~

~~9502~~

From ANY of the sources listed in question 3 above, what percent were found through the use of the Internet?

Round to the nearest whole percent.

~~Sources found through the use of the internet: ______%~~

11-Mar

From ANY of the sources listed in question 3 above, what percent were found through the use of the Internet?

Round to the nearest whole percent.
Sources found through the use of the internet: ______%

1. What is the purpose of this question?
2. It was not tabulated in 2002.
3. Is there a problem with the skip instructions or question wording?
4. Very little useful data came from this question. About 98% of the for-hire trucks were either missing a value or said 0% (unwgtd).

3/11/2020: Removed b/c it's the follow up question of the other question that we removed.

~~ORNL - Page 11 HAULSINTRNT~~

old question, not in pub table

5 2

For-hire

HAULSAVGWK

9502

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): In 2020, what is average number of hauls and backhauls per week of this vehicle? In 2020, how many pickups and/or deliveries did this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination average in a week?
Round to the nearest number, including zero.

Gritiya Tanner (CENSUS/ITMD FED): Average number of hauls and backhauls:______ per week Pickups and/or deliveries: ____________

In 2020, how many loads and/or runs did this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination average in a week?
Round to the nearest number, including zero.

____________ Loads and/or runs per week

In 2020, how many loads and/or runs did this vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination average in a week?
Round to the nearest number, including zero.
____________ Loads and/or runs per week

1. What is the purpose of this question?
2. It was not tabulated in 2002.
3. Is there a problem with the skip instructions or question wording?
4. About 38% of for-hire trucks left this blank in 2002 (unwgtd).

3/11/2020: Per pilot round 1, people familiar with load/run. GT

see if the new arrangement of this section improves the item response for this question

ORNL - Page 11 HAULSAVGWK
FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

old question, not in pub table

~~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?
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION

Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%
Loaded – CARRYING products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%

~~NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION.~~

What was the approximate percent of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for each of the following categories?
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION.

1. This is the original wording from 2002. It is repetitive to new Question I-8
2. We need a decision on what version should be on 9501 and how to combine responses if the questions are not the same.

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

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?
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION

Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%
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?
NOTE: If you reported 100% for empty mileage, skip to section R – CONTACT INFORMATION
Empty – NOT CARRYING any products, tools, equipment, or materials: _____%
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

~~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%

Vehicle was cubed out: _____%
Vehicle was weighed out: _____%
Vehicle was empty: _____%

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

2-Jun

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

2-Jun

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.

***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. Have to reconcile across the forms.

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.

~~ORNL - Page 20 PERCUTEOUT, Page 14 P_EMPTY100, WEIGHTEMPCK~~

new question

P, O

2, 1, 4

Product, Equipment, or Materials

REPOSITION_P

9502

What was the approximate percentage of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven to reposition the empty vehicle to a new location for the next load?

_____%

What was the approximate percentage of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven to reposition the empty vehicle to a new location for the next load?
_____%

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

yes

FHWA

P, O

3, 2, 5

Product, Equipment, or Materials

BACKHAUL_P

9502

What was the approximate percentage of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven as a direct empty backhaul to home base?

_____%

What was the approximate percentage of the vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven empty or deadhead directly back to home base?

2-Jun

What was the approximate percentage of the vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven empty or deadhead directly back to 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

6/2/2020: BTS Decision:
Consider rephrasing:
o “What was the approximate percentage of the vehicle’s 2020 mileage driven empty or deadhead directly back to home base?”

yes

FHWA

P, O

4, 3, 6

Product, Equipment, or Materials

LESSEFFRT_H
LESSEFFRT_W
LESSEFFRT_NONE

9502

In 2020, did you EVER take less efficient routes due to:

o Low height on a bridge or a tunnel
o Weight restriction on a bridge

8-Jun

o Low height on a bridge or a tunnel
o Weight restriction on a bridge
o None of the above

14-Aug

In 2020, did you EVER take less efficient routes due to:

o Low height on a bridge or a tunnel
o Weight restriction on a bridge
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

6//8/2020: Approved by Cha-chi's email on 6/8/2020
In 2020, did you ever take a less efficient route due to:
- low height on a bridge or a tunnel
- weight restriction on a bridge

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

yes

FHWA

P, O

1, 5, 4, 7

21-23

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

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 "9502 Rd 2 Findings and Recommendations Handout" page 53. ***

11-Mar

3/3/2020: 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

Q, P

Hazardous Materials

HAZ_MAT

9502

At any time during 2020, was this vehicle used to transport hazardous materials in quantities large enough to have a hazmat placard on the vehicle as required by 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F?
Mark ONE box only.

o Yes
o No

o Yes (Continue to question 2)
o No (Skip to section Q – CONTACT INFORMATION)

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Q, P

Hazardous Materials

HAZ_MATMILE

9502

What approximate percent of 2020 mileage did this vehicle transport hazardous materials in quantities large enough to have a hazmat placard on the vehicle as required by 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

________%

What was the approximate percentage of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage used to transport hazardous materials in quantities large enough to have a hazmat placard on the vehicle as required by 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F?
Round to the nearest whole percent.

11-Mar

3/3/2020: Revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

Q, P

Hazardous Materials

HAZDIV11
HAZDIV12
HAZDIV13
HAZDIV14
HAZDIV15
HAZDIV16
HAZDIV21
HAZDIV22
HAZDIV23
HAZCLASS3
HAZCOMBUST
HAZOXYGEN2
HAZDIV41
HAZDIV42
HAZDIV43
HAZDIV51
HAZDIV52
HAZDIV61
HAZCLASS7
HAZCLASS8
HAZCLASS9

9502

What was the approximate percent of 2020 mileage for which this vehicle carried each of the following types of hazardous material(s)?

Only report percentages for those hazardous materials carried in quantities large enough to have a hazmat placard on the vehicle. Percentages can add to more than 100% if more than one hazardous material was carried at the same time.Round to the nearest whole percent.

Division 1.1: Explosives 1.1: _____%
Division 1.2: Explosives 1.2: _____%
Division 1.3: Explosives 1.3: _____%
Division 1.4: Explosives 1.4: _____%
Division 1.5: Explosives 1.5: _____%
Division 1.6: Explosives 1.6: _____%
Division 2.1: Flammable gas: _____%
Division 2.2: Nonflammable gas: _____%
Division 2.3: Poison gas: _____%
Class 3: Flammable: _____%
Combustible liquid: Combustible: _____%
Oxygen 2: Oxygen: _____%
Division 4.1: Flammable solid: _____%
Division 4.2: Spontaneously combustible: _____%
Division 4.3: Dangerous when wet: _____%
Division 5.1: Oxidizer: _____%
Division 5.2: Organic peroxide: _____%
Division 6.1: Poison: _____%
Class 7: Radioactive: _____%
Class 8: Corrosive: _____%
Class 9: Class 9: _____%

What was the approximate percentage of this vehicle’s 2020 mileage for which this vehicle carried each of the following types of hazardous material(s)?
Only report percentages for those hazardous materials carried in quantities large enough to have a hazmat placard on the vehicle. Percentages can add to more than 100% if more than one hazardous material was carried at the same time. Round to the nearest whole percent.

11-Mar

*** please see the sample table of division/class and percentage of mileage in the file "9502 Rd 2 Findings and Recommendations Handout" page 55. ***

3/3/2020: Revised question to make it consistent through out the form. GT

FMCSA, USDA, FHWA, EIA, NHTSA

R, Q

Contact Information

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

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: ___ ___

Should we add business website, facebook page, twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn, etc.? 2. Should Month& Day change to system Certified date/Response date(MM/DD/YYYY) once the respondent click submit button or respondant fill in the paper form?

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