1. SC&RA June 20111 Transportation Safety Through Uniformity SC&RA Pilot Car Escort Training Program

2. SC&RA June 20112 Summary History Goals Progression Program Elements Stakeholder Review Current State of Affairs What the Future Holds

3. SC&RA June 20113 History Project Initiated Spring 2003 NTSB Recommendations H-01-32, H-01-33, and H-01-37 Cooperative effort between FHWA, SC&RA and CVSA

4. SC&RA June 20114 Goals Develop a Model Pilot Car Escort Training Program Address the National Transportation Safety Board recommendations Enhance the safe and efficient movement of freight by promoting industry uniformity

5. SC&RA June 20115 Progression Assemble Working Group Subject Matter Experts of Job Incumbents (Pilot Car Escorts) Employers (Carriers and Pilot Car Escort Companies) Trainers Regulators

6. SC&RA June 20116 Progression Job Task Analysis Comparative Analysis (examined state sample) Pilot Car Escort Survey Interview Subject Matter Experts Examine Relevant Regulations

7. SC&RA June 20117 Progression Gap Analysis (13 existing training materials against 16 critical elements/learning outcomes) CVSA Enforcement Practices

8. SC&RA June 20118 Progression Develop program Content focus Occupational Practice Competencies Theory Principles Concepts Application

9. SC&RA June 20119 Program Elements Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines Pilot Car Escort Training Manual Pilot Car Escort Training Program Assessment Pilot Car Escort Microsoft Power Point

10. SC&RA June 201110 Stakeholder Review Examination and Edit Working Group SC&RA CVSA FHWA WASHTO (Representatives) SASHTO (Representatives)

11. SC&RA June 201111 Program Expansion (FHWA Request) Pilot Car Escort Equipment Guidelines 2006 Vehicle Removable and Stationary Equipment Vehicle Signage Transporting Hazardous Materials

12. SC&RA June 201112 Stakeholder Review Review and Edit Working Group FHWA (Representatives) SC&RA (Representatives)

13. SC&RA June 201113 Current State of Affairs Implementation Limited state adoption Part and partial implementation Relinquished ownership to private contractors International adoption

14. SC&RA June 201114 What the Future Holds Focus on the Original Long Term Goal Enhance the safe and efficient movement of freight by promoting industry uniformity

15. SC&RA June 201115 What the Future Holds Objectives States adopt the Pilot Car Escort Training Program as developed States take ownership for the implementation and operation of the Pilot Car Escort Training Program States continue to strive for industry uniformity States create an environment to promote the execution of state reciprocity agreements States promote industry professionalism and teamwork

16. SC&RA June 201116 What the Future Holds Obstacles to overcome Lack of uniformity in industry training programs Lack of uniformity in state regulations, interpretation of regulations, and policies Lack of uniformity in certification programs

17. SC&RA June 201117 Uniformity Areas For Discussion (Sample October 2010) Arizona Night Movement-specific routes 14 or less wide 16 or less high 120 or less long 250,000 or less weight Weekend Movement-specific routes, dimensions as above Pilot Car Escorts Case by case for > 14 wide, 120 long, & 16 high overhang >20 rear &/or front Colorado Night Movement-special requirements Weekend Movement-allowed Pilot Car Escorts Requirements based on route

18. SC&RA June 201118 Uniformity Discussion Continued New Mexico Night Movement-not allowed Weekend Movement-Saturday sunrise to sunset, no Sunday travel Pilot Car Escorts-very specific (only the requirements for width are shown) i.e. all hwys (1 required) for width >86 if deemed a hazard >14 >20 for 5 or more miles Same specificity for length, height, & overhang Other requirements for specific routes Texas Night Movement-allowed if overweight only or travelling on interstate hwy and is not > than 10 wide & 100 long w legal front & rear overhangs Weekend Movement-allowed for loads not > 14 wide, 16 high or 110 long Manufactured housing not restricted Pilot Car Escorts >110 - <125 length (1) >14 width (1) >16 width (2) >17 high (1 w height pole) >18 high or >125 long (2) Specific reqs for manufactured homes and excess overhang

19. SC&RA June 201119 Uniformity Discussion Continued Washington Night Movement-allowed on interstate hwys for loads 12 wide or less 100 long or less w legal overhang 146 high or less Over weight only may travel 24/7 Weekend Movement- allowed sunrise to sunset all 7 days Pilot Car Escorts-specific >11 wide (2) on 2-lane >14 wide (1) rear on multi-lane >20 wide (2) on multi-lane >105 trailer, including load, length or rear overhang > 1/3 trailer/load length (1) on two- lane >125 trailer, including load, length or rear overhang > 1/3 trailer/load length (1 rear) on multi-lane California Night Movement-Case by case depending on dimensions Weekend Movement-Case by case depending on dimensions Pilot Car Escorts >12 wide (1 lead on 2-lane, follow on 4- lane) case specific for over length 18 or more height (1 w clearance pole) escort must accompany permitted vehicle through all CHP scales

20. SC&RA June 201120 Uniformity Discussion Continued Oregon Night Movement-specific routes and overweight only 12 wide on interstate hwys only <10 wide on green routes Weekend Movement-allowed except from Memorial Day-Labor Day. Pilot Car Escorts-required for >9 wide (1) on 2-lane >14 wide (1) on 4-lane <12 may be permitted w/o escorts if equipped w warning lights case by case for vehicles over length and/or height Nevada Night Movement-specific for hwy configuration prohibited except for 75 or less overall length including overhang and overweight only loads permitted for hwys w at least 4 lanes for loads of specific dimensions permitted for hwys w 2 or 3 lanes for loads of specific dimensions 24-hour travel for loads less than legal height, width, 75 length, 10 overhang, and any weight Weekend Movement-specific for route, hwy configuration, & dimension Pilot Car Escort-very specific i.e. 2-3 lane hwys, 1-2 escorts (likely to require hwy patrol in some cases) for width (only the requirements for width are shown) >12 to 14 (1) >14 to 16 (2) >16 (2 or more determined at request) >17 (2 + other state requirements & likely to require state patrol)

21. SC&RA June 201121 Synopsis History NTSB Recommendations Progression SC&RA PCE Best Practices Training Program Current State of Affairs Part and Partial Training Program Implementation Continued lack of Industry Uniformity