Douglas A. Ball

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

Essential Transport Demands

AASHTO Regions

MAASTO

Partnership with StatesIncreased Weekend Travel (IL, MO, MI,

IN,WVA, NC)Enhanced Weekend and Hours of Operation- CTCoordinate City- State Permits (MD)Required 3 component equipment use (OH)Increased Tandem Weight on Permit Loads (SC)Permit Time Reduction (NC 10 days to 24hrs

under 160K)Municipality Permit Coordination (VA) Coordination of Permit Issuance –Illinois

GOALS 2013HARMONIZATION WITHIN REGIONS

Weekend Running Holiday RestrictionsLength of Permit Valid (min 5 days)Tandem Permit Weight Allowance (46k)Escort Policies (when, how many, what kind)Amendment Allowance Standard

Goals 2013 continuedDesignation of Safe Haven for Permit LoadsUniform Use of Provision SheetsMunicipality Permit IssuesFocus on AASHTO Resolution for

Harmonization

Teamwork Key to Success

Questions?

Think Industry Wide IssuesPromote Partnership States, Industry, EnforcementFocus on Issues not Irritants