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Transportation Safety Through UniformitySC&RA Pilot Car Escort Training Program

SC&RA June 2011 2

Summary History Goals Progression Program Elements Stakeholder Review Current State of Affairs What the Future Holds

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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

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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

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Progression Assemble Working Group

Subject Matter Experts of Job Incumbents (Pilot Car Escorts) Employers (Carriers and Pilot Car Escort Companies) Trainers Regulators

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Progression Job Task Analysis

Comparative Analysis (examined state sample) Pilot Car Escort Survey Interview Subject Matter Experts Examine Relevant Regulations

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Progression Gap Analysis (13 existing training materials

against 16 critical elements/learning outcomes)

CVSA Enforcement Practices

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Progression Develop program

Content focus Occupational Practice Competencies Theory Principles Concepts Application

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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

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Stakeholder Review Examination and Edit

Working Group SC&RA CVSA FHWA WASHTO (Representatives) SASHTO (Representatives)

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Program Expansion (FHWA Request) Pilot Car Escort Equipment Guidelines 2006

Vehicle Removable and Stationary Equipment Vehicle Signage Transporting Hazardous Materials

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Stakeholder Review Review and Edit

Working Group FHWA (Representatives) SC&RA (Representatives)

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Current State of Affairs Implementation

Limited state adoption Part and partial implementation Relinquished ownership to private contractors

International adoption

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What the Future Holds Focus on the Original Long Term Goal

Enhance the safe and efficient movement of freight by promoting industry uniformity

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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

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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

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Uniformity Areas For Discussion (Sample October 2010) Arizona

Night Movement-specific routes 14’ or less wide16’ or less high120’ or less long250,000 or less weight

Weekend Movement-specific routes, dimensions as abovePilot Car Escorts

Case by case for >14’ wide, 120’ long, &

16’ highoverhang >20’ rear &/or front

ColoradoNight Movement-special requirementsWeekend Movement-allowedPilot Car Escorts

Requirements based on route

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Uniformity Discussion Continued New Mexico

Night Movement-not allowedWeekend Movement-Saturday sunrise to sunset, no Sunday travelPilot Car Escorts-very specific (only the requirements for width are shown) i.e. all hwys (1 required) for width

>8’6” if deemed a hazard>14’>20’ for 5 or more miles

Same specificity for length, height, & overhangOther requirements for specific routes

TexasNight Movement-allowed if

overweight only ortravelling on interstate hwy and is not > than 10’ wide & 100’ long w legal front & rear overhangs

Weekend Movement-allowed forloads not > 14’ wide, 16’ high or 110’ longManufactured 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

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Uniformity Discussion Continued Washington

Night Movement-allowed on interstate hwys for loads12’ wide or less100’ long or less w legal overhang14’6” high or less

Over weight only may travel 24/7Weekend Movement- allowed sunrise to sunset all 7 daysPilot 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

CaliforniaNight Movement-Case by case depending on dimensionsWeekend Movement-Case by case depending on dimensionsPilot Car Escorts

>12 wide (1 lead on 2-lane, follow on 4-lane)case specific for over length18’ or more height (1 w clearance pole)escort must accompany permitted

vehicle through all CHP scales

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Uniformity Discussion Continued Oregon

Night Movement-specific routes and overweight only12’ 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 lightscase by case for vehicles over length and/or height

NevadaNight Movement-specific for hwy configuration

prohibited except for75’ or less overall length including overhang and overweight only loadspermitted for hwys w at least 4 lanes for loads of specific

dimensionspermitted for hwys w 2 or 3 lanes for

loads of specific dimensions24-hour travel for loads less than legal

height, width, 75’ length, 10’ overhang, and any weightWeekend Movement-specific for route, hwy configuration, & dimensionPilot 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)

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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