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SC&RA June 2011 1
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