Superloads

Completion Year Largest Volumes of Superloads Issued – Power Industry – Oil and Gas Exploration – Infrastructure 2013 – Volumes will decrease in comparison – Wind Industry volumes down – Project Work is on the rise

The Future Rebuild The Grid State and Federal Highway Infrastructure Oil and Natural Gas Exploration Industrial Production Construction and Farm Machinery

Bigger Not Smaller Industry Will Continue The Trend

Bigger Not Smaller Industry Will Continue The Trend

Superloads - Then

Superloads Now

Time = Changes Professionals – Project Managers – Project Engineers – Equipment Manufacturers – Survey Engineers – Drivers – Escorts

Engineered Drawings

Many State Requirements Route Feasibility Studies State Engineering Studies Utilities State Police Coordination Travel Time Restrictions Axle Weight Configurations Permit Costs

Industry Actions Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association American Wind Industry Association AASHTO SCOHT Meetings – NASTO Meetings – SHASTO Meetings – MAASTO Meetings – WASHTO Meetings

Industry Actions Industry Council Customer Direct Contact to States – State Permit Offices New Processes More Actions Needed – Better Communication to States Recent Subcommittee Resolution – First Step

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