the nchrp’s transxml
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The NCHRP’s TransXML. Better Communication Between Government Agencies and the Motor Carrier Industry. Better Communication. C.H. Robinson Worldwide and T-Chek Systems The Problem with online OS/OW systems NCHRP Report 576 B2B Communication Today TransXML - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The NCHRP’s
TransXML
Better Communication Between Government Agencies and the
Motor Carrier Industry
Better CommunicationBetter Communication
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide and T-Chek Systems• The Problem with online OS/OW systems• NCHRP Report 576• B2B Communication Today• TransXML• Sharing Restriction Data – the key to interstate
movements• FMCSA CVISN Grants• Why this is good for everybody
C.H. RobinsonC.H. Robinson
• $6.6 billion in 2006 gross revenues • 5.2 million shipments delivered for 25,000+
customers globally • 45,000+ carriers worldwide • Approximately 6,800 employees • 214 offices worldwide • Publicly owned and traded on NASDAQ
(symbol: CHRW)
T-Chek SystemsT-Chek Systems"Named one of the 200 Best of the Web Companies by Forbes Magazine, and Web Smart 50 by Business Week Magazine."
Fuel CardsMaster Cards
Fuel Management
•Temporary Permits•Express Cash•Driver Settlement•Driver Lodging
Log Audit Services
Licensing
FleetNet America Breakdown
OS/OW Permits
Managing the movement of freight for T-Chek’s Customers
Interacting with State OS/OW AgenciesInteracting with State OS/OW Agencies
• Telephone• FAX• Online Systems . . .
Online Permitting SystemsOnline Permitting Systems
• Varying levels of automation• Wide variety of business rules• Online Re-keying of data that has been entered
previously• Lack of interstate routing capability
InternetInternet
Information is printed out and
re-entered
Information is printed out and
re-entered
Online Systems . . . Online Systems . . .
Motor Carrier’s ComputerMotor Carrier’s Computer
State AgencyState AgencyComputerComputer
SystemSystem
Re-Keying DataRe-Keying Data
• Errors• Inefficiency• Time consuming• Opportunities for mistakes whenever something is re-
keyed• Costs the state time and money• Costs the Motor Carriers time and money
Routing is a Shot in the DarkRouting is a Shot in the Dark
• Restrictions change every day• Interstate routing is difficult• Multi-state envelope routes are sometimes not valid
There’s a Better There’s a Better WayWay
Transportation Research Board (TRB)Transportation Research Board (TRB)
The TRB is a division of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser to the federal government and others on scientific and technical questions of national importance
National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Administered by the TRB and sponsored by individual state departments of transportation and AASHTO, in cooperation with the FHWA, the NCHRP was created as a means to conduct research in highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
TransXMLTransXMLTransportation Agency
Communication
XMLXML
• Extensible Markup Language
Text, and Information about the text
Allows users to define their own Tags,facilitating communication across platforms
XMLXML• Descended from Standard Generalized Markup
Language (SGML) developed by IBM in the 1960’s• Machine readable documents, that people can read too• Industry standard B2B mechanism for communicating
between computers
NCHRP Report 576NCHRP Report 57620072007
• TransXML: XML Schemas for Exchange of Transportation Data– A subset of XML designed for State Governments and
the organizations that do business with them– Rules and standards to make data exchange easier– A framework for future developments
• Developed by Cambridge Systematics with Bentley Systems, Info Tech, Inc., Michael Baker, Inc., and Charles E. CampBell
TransXML - Designed for Transportation AgenciesTransXML - Designed for Transportation Agencies
• Construction data• Bid letting• Roadway alignment data• Bridge analysis data• Commercial Vehicle Data• Regulatory compliance• Enforcement• Communicating with the motor carrier industry
Why TransXML to Communicate?Why TransXML to Communicate?
• System Security• Transportation Agencies share information easily• Vendor neutral format• Different applications software• Continuous development
Two Way Communication Between Motor Two Way Communication Between Motor Carriers and State AgenciesCarriers and State Agencies
Permit Application
Motor Carrier
State OS/OW Permitting Agency
Submitting permit applications efficiently
TransXML
Temporary Restriction DataTemporary Restriction Data
• The data used everyday in State OS/OW permitting agencies to approve routes
• Data made available in a common vendor neutral TransXML format
• Carriers request routes that will work• Interstate routing at state borders• Third party mapping systems
– (Lineally referenced data can be converted to x,y, T-Chek is working with GIS consultants to facilitate this process)
Motor Carrier
State Government
OS/OW Permitting Agency
Temporary Restriction Data
Submitting Applications with Routes that will work
TransXML
3rd Party Routing Software
Permit Application
Motor Carrier
State OS/OW Permitting Agency
Applications right the first time
TransXML
Application Routed using State Temporary
Restriction Data
3rd Party Routing Software
Motor Motor CarrierCarrier
Computer Computer SystemSystem
State Agency
PermittingSystem
TransXMLTransXML
•Public Domain Schema•No redundant data entry•Complete, compliant applications•Eliminates opportunities for errors•Fewer applications require attention•Permits are issued faster•State maintains control
•Public Domain Schema•No redundant data entry•Complete, compliant applications•Eliminates opportunities for errors•Fewer applications require attention•Permits are issued faster•State maintains control
Computer to Computer to Computer Computer
CommunicationCommunication
Implementing TransXMLImplementing TransXML
• CVISN Grants Currently Available• Understanding your requirements
– Business Rules– Scope – Permit Types, Routes
• Understanding Objectives– Fewer Applications needing attention– Fewer Mistakes– Faster Turn around– More control over the process
Implementing . . .Implementing . . .
• Web Services– Interoperable Machine to Machine Interaction over a
network.– Wide scale deployment in Industry– Secure – Proven
Motor Carrier Motor Carrier IndustryIndustry
State State PermittingPermittingAgenciesAgencies
State PermittingState PermittingSystemSystem
Public Public DomainDomain
TransXMLTransXMLSchemaSchema
RestrictionRestrictionDataData
Public Public DomainDomain
TransXMLTransXMLSchemaSchema
Computer Computer SystemSystem
Routing Routing SystemSystem
All Communication is Public Domain
CVISNCVISN
• FY 08 Grants available for State - Motor Carrier Communication
• 80%-20% Federal – State participation
Good for EverybodyGood for Everybody
• Fewer errors• Easier compliance• Less manual intervention• Interstate routing capabilities• 80% Federal CVISN money to pay for it• Public Domain – the entire industry benefits!
WASHTOWASHTO
• Surveying states – Restriction Data Available– Data Format– WASHTO Multi-State Permit– Entire State
We Can HelpWe Can Help