AASHTO Subcommittee on Highway Transport

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AASHTO Subcommittee on Highway Transport

• June 15, 2005

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Mission

• Specialized Carriers Rigging Association
  (SCRA) is committed to providing the unique
  information and any other lawful activities
  members need to safely, legally, and profitably
  transport, lift, and erect oversize and
  overweight items.

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Membership Profile

• SCRA represents over 1,100 members in 45
  countries

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• Uniformity
• Permits
• At least standard information
• Re-send capabilities
• Weight, Height, Width and Length
• Envelope vehicle for routine issuance
• Pilot/Escort Car Requirements
• Mandatory Requirement
• Voluntary Force

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• Uniformity (continued)
• Bridge Analysis
• AASHTO sets standards in bridge ratings
• Need exists to develop standard tools
• Signage
• Standardize
• Kingpin Requirements
• HOS changes
• Weekend Travel full Saturday

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Pilot Car Escort Training

• Learning to Work Efficiently, Effectively, and
  Safely

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Introduction

• Build a foundation of knowledge for the
  professional pilot car escort based on the Best
  Practices of the industry
• Set standards of operation that are effective,
  efficient, and safe
• Clarify oversize/overweight load movement team
  member roles and responsibilities

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Overview

• Consistent standards of operation promote safety.
  Uniform training contributes to operational
  consistency.

load movement
modified meeting
pre-trip meeting
pre-trip planning
report
conclude
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Pre-trip Planning

• Initiate prior to the load movement.
• Set the standard for the exchange of accurate
  timely information
• Identify, assess plan for potential risks.
• Review route, supporting documents state
  specific regulations.
• Inventory operational safety equipment.
• Initiate Contingency Plan preparation.

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Pre-trip Planning, Continued

• Permit Review
• Obtain a copy of the permit as soon as possible
• Review the permit
• Travel dates
• Point-of-origin, point-of-destination
  authorized route
• Load dimensions
• Route restrictions
• Equipment requirements
• Escort requirements
• Advance notification requirements

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Pre-trip Meeting (Stationary Transfer)

• Establish team dynamics
• Compare permit information to actual load
  movement specifics
• Review risks, load specific safety hazards
  contingency plans
• Test communication equipment and procedures
• Prepare team vehicles
• Validate Pre-trip Planning findings

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Load Movement

• Jurisdictional specific regulations
• Permit regulations and restrictions
• Vehicle positioning
• Public warning devices
• Communications
• Load securement vehicle equipment
• Maneuvering limitations
• Emergency response procedures

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Quality Assurance Review/After Action Report,
Continued

• Prepare After Action Report for exceptions
• Identify issues
• Recommend actions/changes
• Set responsible party and deadline for response
• Distribute to motor carrier, pilot car escort
  company and permitting official

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Summary

• Build a foundation of knowledge for the
  professional pilot car escort based on the Best
  Practices of the industry
• Set standards of operation that are effective,
  efficient, and safe
• Clarify oversize/overweight load movement team
  member roles and responsibilities

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These 4 elements are the main stay of the
transportation arena.Lack of uniformity in
state requirements is one of the biggest
roadblocks to the efficient movement of permitted
loads.

• Uniformity
• Efficiency

• Economic
• Safety

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So What Can Be Done?ATE Keys to Success

• AnticipATE identify potential needs and
  problems in advance
• InitiATE/CommunicATE both groups must initiate
  and pursue talks about issues critical to their
  success
• CooperATE each group must consistently maintain
  an attitude of respect, concern and willingness
  to compromise

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Questions ?