THE heavy-haul trucking sector in the US faces challenges due to several factors, reports New York's Journal of Commerce.
These include the need to transport larger loads, aging road infrastructure, and a diminishing pool of available drivers.
These challenges come when there is a surging demand for heavy-haul services to support various infrastructure projects and the expansion of alternative energy initiatives.
This combination of circumstances creates capacity constraints, making it increasingly complex to plan efficient routes and secure government permits for specific operations.
For instance, the components used in onshore wind turbines are growing, pushing the boundaries of what some states permit for oversized loads.
'Sometimes permitting a project takes longer than it takes to deliver it, way longer,' said Atlas Pathfinder principal Art Espaillat.
Government agencies have recently intensified their focus on engineering standards and ensuring that roads are equipped to accommodate oversized and overweight loads.
This heightened scrutiny means companies must be exceptionally thorough when devising their transportation routes.
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These include the need to transport larger loads, aging road infrastructure, and a diminishing pool of available drivers.
These challenges come when there is a surging demand for heavy-haul services to support various infrastructure projects and the expansion of alternative energy initiatives.
This combination of circumstances creates capacity constraints, making it increasingly complex to plan efficient routes and secure government permits for specific operations.
For instance, the components used in onshore wind turbines are growing, pushing the boundaries of what some states permit for oversized loads.
'Sometimes permitting a project takes longer than it takes to deliver it, way longer,' said Atlas Pathfinder principal Art Espaillat.
Government agencies have recently intensified their focus on engineering standards and ensuring that roads are equipped to accommodate oversized and overweight loads.
This heightened scrutiny means companies must be exceptionally thorough when devising their transportation routes.
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