Multi-State, Multimodal, Oversize/Overweight Transportation

This report presents a comprehensive compilation and review of existing permitting requirements for the transportation of oversize/overweight (OSOW) freight throughout the United States. It identifies and presents information necessary to understand state-by-state differences in OSOW road transportation regulations and permitting practices, and the challenges these differences pose for carriers. It discusses factors affecting modal competitiveness in OSOW transportation as well as opportunities for improved modal access. The report also discusses ongoing and potential opportunities to improve information and procedural applications, covering the permitting process as well as the need for improved communication and coordination.

• Record URL:
  • https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/23607
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309375610
• Corporate Authors:

  CPCS

  ,    

  Perkins Motor Transport, Incorporated

  Northfield, MN  United States 

  Portscape, Inc.

  ,    
• Publication Date: 2016

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 169p
• Serial:
  • NCHRP Report
  • Issue Number: 830
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0077-5614

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Motor carriers; Multimodal transportation; Oversize loads; Overweight loads; Permits; Size and weight regulations
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Law; Motor Carriers;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01609436
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309375610
• Report/Paper Numbers: Project 08-97
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 31 2016 4:38PM