1. SUPER HEAVY LOADS IN TEXAS 2012 AAMVA CONFERENCE: ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

2. SUPER HEAVY CRITERIA IN TEXAS Gross Vehicle Weight exceeds 254,300lbs Over maximum permittable weights Over 200,000lbs, but less than 95’

3. SUPER HEAVY PROCESS Detailed application Proposed route sent to all Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Districts Carrier reviews proposed route All bridges identified along the route

4. SUPER HEAVY PROCESS (CONT.) Carrier contracts an outside engineer TxDOT Pavement reviews roadbed data TxDOT Bridge Division reviews report Weights taken Permit issued **6-8 Week Process**

5. HOW TEXAS ADDRESSED CHALLENGES ChallengesAddressed Increasing Demand Texas Permitting & Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) & Common Interest Group (CIG) 90,000+ Centerline Miles of Roadway Increased Communication with TxDOT Districts & Law Enforcement 53,000+ Numerous Bridges Aging Infrastructure Increased the number of loads being weighed Summer HeatNight Time Movement

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