Mississippi Valley Conference Subcommittee on Highway Transport St Louis, Missouri October 11-12, 2007

Mission Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) 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.

Membership Profile SC&RA represents over 1,200 member companies in 47 countries

Trucks are the major transportation means for shipping cargo. Albeit smaller in number – SC&RA members transport heavy over dimensional loads. Trucks are the major transportation means for shipping cargo. Albeit smaller in number – SC&RA members transport heavy over dimensional loads. The volume is projected to continue to grow as well as the size of goods transported. The volume is projected to continue to grow as well as the size of goods transported. Increased loads and number of trucks, especially in urban areas increases traffic and safety concerns. Increased loads and number of trucks, especially in urban areas increases traffic and safety concerns. Roads and bridges are not keeping pace in capacity/aging infrastructure. Roads and bridges are not keeping pace in capacity/aging infrastructure. Money and Reality Money and Reality

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. Equipment selection is one of the most important areas where lack of uniform regulations is felt. Uniformity Uniformity Efficiency Efficiency Economic Safety

Tridem Axle Allowance

Discussion Issues For Industry Tandem Weight Allowance Uniformity Tandem Weight Allowance Uniformity Barrier States at 40,000 Barrier States at 40,000 SC&RA Uniform Policy Goal – Past 10 Years SC&RA Uniform Policy Goal – Past 10 Years 46,000 TANDEM 46,000 TANDEM 60,000 TRIDEM 60,000 TRIDEM

Tandem Axle Allowance

Discussion Issues For Industry – Cont. Uniformity of Pilot Car Requirements Uniformity of Pilot Car Requirements Fully Endorse Certification Fully Endorse Certification Reciprocity Reciprocity Endorse Program Under State Guidance/Control Endorse Program Under State Guidance/Control Uniformity of Need Requirement Uniformity of Need Requirement Weekend Travel Uniformity Weekend Travel Uniformity Night Travel Night Travel Saturday Travel Saturday Travel Shelf Life of Surveys Shelf Life of Surveys

Discussion Issues For Industry – Cont. Permit Requirement Change Notification Permit Requirement Change Notification Feedback From State Officials on Industry Issues Feedback From State Officials on Industry Issues How Best to Present and Resolve Issues How Best to Present and Resolve Issues Ensure Correct Department/Person is Contacted and Involved Ensure Correct Department/Person is Contacted and Involved What Actions Can Industry Take or Promote to Enhance Compliance? What Actions Can Industry Take or Promote to Enhance Compliance?

Mobile Cranes Mobile Cranes, concrete pumpers, freight and material handlers, demolition, excavation and trenching equipment, along with many other rapid erecting, labor saving technology is progressive, but add additional burden to our transportation system.

Summary Increase in volume Increase in volume Aging infrastructure / inadequate funding Aging infrastructure / inadequate funding Need for uniformity for efficiency Need for uniformity for efficiency Answers may be difficult, but cooperation and communication is essential between industry and government officials. Answers may be difficult, but cooperation and communication is essential between industry and government officials.