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Letter from Committee Chairman, Mark Berndt
November 15, 2006


Hello Fellow Committee Members, and Friends,

 

I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the Holiday Season. In anticipation of the Annual TRB meeting in January, I wanted to provide you with an update as to our Committee sponsored activities and also let you know that we now have an updated web site.

 

§       The AT055 Website:  Over the past year I had been looking for a host for the committee website, and since no one stepped forward I was finally able to convince WSA to take on the responsibility.  In addition, Keith Fortowsky a former colleague of mine at WSA, who is now at the University of Regina, designed the website and has offered to act as web master.  So much thanks and appreciate to Keith.  As a start we have posted our strategic plan, our recent meeting minutes and presentation from the last several annual meetings, as well as a variety of other truck size and weight related research papers.  During our committee meeting in January I would like everyone’s input on how we can improve the web site from here.  To visit the site go to: http://www.wilbursmith.com/AT055/  

§       The schedule of our committee related activities appears below.  Please note that our committee meeting will be Monday evening January 27th, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

§       I want to thank everyone for your efforts in reviewing papers submitted to the committee this year.   I had planned to hold a presentation session for the top papers submitted, but due to a little miscommunication and tardiness on my part we ended up with all the papers going to a poster session, with the exception of one.   A paper submitted on the “New Generation of Wide Based Tires” received exceptional marks, and so we have offered the author the opportunity to make a presentation to our committee.   In addition we have been involved with several other freight related committees this year in co-sponsoring several sessions, including several for  “Freight Day” on Monday. 

§       One note regarding Session 284 which is intended to drawn attention to productivity issues and global competitiveness.  I was recently informed that Ron Katims who authored an article in September-October Issue TR News on the demise of the 40 foot container, will be unable to make attend the annual meeting.  As a result, I am looking for a replacement for this slot.  If anyone has ideas, please forward them to me.

§       Lastly, if you have not yet made your arrangements for the annual meeting, I would suggest doing so ASAP – when I called last week, both the Marriott and Shoreham were already booked up!


Mark J. Berndt
Midwest Regional Freight Planning Manager
Wilbur Smith Associates
325 Cedar Street, Suite 700
St. Paul, MN 55101
Ph. 651-290-0559
Fax: 651-292-1482

 

 

AT055 - Motor Vehicle Size and Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper or Conference Session (S)s

 

 632 

(EKS07-017)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 8:00am- 9:45am, Shoreham
Engaging the Private Sector in the Freight Planning Process
Mark J. Berndt, Wilbur Smith Associates, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Motor Vehicle Size and Weight; Committee on Intermodal Freight Transport; Committee on Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics; Committee on Urban Freight Transportation; Committee on Public Involvement in Transportation

This session explores the use of new transportation institutions, freight advisory committees (FACs), which have become a popular vehicle used by both state and metropolitan governments to bring the private-sector perspective to the public freight transportation planning process.
Engaging the Private Sector: Freight Professional Development Opportunity
(P07-0649)
     Jocelyn Jones, Federal Highway Administration
Experiences from Atlanta Regional Freight Committee
(P07-0651)
     Caroline Marshall, Atlanta Regional Commission
Experiences from Oregon Freight Advisory Commitee
(P07-0653)
     J. Susie Lahsene, Port of Portland
     Julie F. Rodwell, Oregon Department of Transportation
CATS Intermodal Freight Task Force
(P07-0655)
     F. Gerald Rawling, Chicago Area Transportation Study
     Tom Zapler, Union Pacific Railroad

 284 

(EKS07-018)

Monday, January 22, 2007, 10:15am-12:00pm, Shoreham
Size and Weight Issues: Are U.S. Standards Keeping Up with Those of Global Competitors?
Mark J. Berndt, Wilbur Smith Associates, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Motor Vehicle Size and Weight; Committee on International Trade and Transportation; Committee on Intermodal Freight Terminal Design and Operations; Committee on Trucking Industry Research

The 40-Foot Container: Are Its Days Numbered?
(P07-0639)
     Ronald Katims, RMK Consulting
Size and Weight Issues Facing U.S. Industries
(P07-0644)
     John A. Gentle, John A. Gentle & Associates, LLC
Size and Weight Issues Facing the U.S. Forest Industries
(P07-0645)
     Steve Javis, Forest Resources Association
Observations from European Scanning Tour on Truck Size and Weight
(P07-0938)
     Julie Strawhorn, Federal Highway Administration
     Jeff G. Honefanger, Ohio Department of Transportation
Size and Sources of Physical Productivity Improvements in the Trucking Industry, 1982-1997
(07-3085)
     Kenneth D. Boyer, Michigan State University
     Stephen V. Burks, University of Minnesota


Published Meeting - Committee (M)s

EKM07-022
Monday, January 22, 2007, 7:30pm- 9:30pm, Shoreham
Motor Vehicle Size and Weight Committee
Mark J. Berndt, Wilbur Smith Associates; John Woodrooffe, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Motor Vehicle Size and Weight

State-of-the-Practice of the New Generation of Wide-Base Tire and its Impact on Trucking Operations
(07-2432)
     Imad L. Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
     Mostafa A. Elseifi, Bradley University

 

 

 

 

 

AT055 Cosponsored Sessions (only editable by the primary committee sponsor)

 

 

 

 

 

 EKP07-001 

Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 2:30pm- 5:00pm, Shoreham
Freight Transportation and Logistics and Trucking Research: Meet the Author
Jose Holguin-Veras, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, presiding


Sensitivity Analysis of Urban Distribution Based on Vehicle Routing Problem with Soft Time Windows Using Cost Functions and Evaluation of Solutions Based on Microplatforms
(07-1743)
     Emilio Larrode, University of Zaragoza, Spain
     David Escuin, University of Zaragoza, Spain
     Carlos Millan, University of Zaragoza, Spain
Regional Approach to Improving Freight Transportation
(07-2890)
     Teresa Adams, University of Wisconsin, Madison
     Sam Van Hecke, University of Wisconsin, Madison
     Ernie Wittwer, Wittwer Consulting
     Peter S. Lindquist, University of Toledo
     Todd Daniel Szymkowski, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Global Transportation Flexibility in Multinational Corporation Supply Chains
(07-2773)
     Mary A. Hamilton, University of Rhode Island
     Yine Tracy Xue, University of Rhode Island
     Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island
Logistics Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics Selection: Case Study in Automotive Supply Chain
(07-0552)
     Bülent Çatay, Sabanci University, Turkey
     Hakan Göl, Deloitte Management Consulting Services
Virtual Container Yard: Simulation–Based Feasibility Perspective
(07-3014)
     Srihari Janakiraman, Rutgers University
     Sotirios Theofanis, Rutgers University
     Maria Boile, Rutgers University
     Aristotelis Naniopoulos, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Multiproduct Distribution Network Design of Third-Party Logistics Providers with Reverse-Logistics Operations
(07-0923)
     Der-Horng Lee, National University of Singapore
     Wen Bian, National University of Singapore
     Meng Dong, National University of Singapore
Truck Trips Origin Destination Using Commodity Based Model Combined with an Empty Trip Model
(07-3306)
     Pairoj Raothanachonkun, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan
     Sano Kazushi, Nagaoka University of Technology
     Wisinee Wisetjindawat
Mode Selection for Automotive Distribution with Quantity Discounts
(07-2354)
     Mingzhou Jin, Mississippi State University
     Sandra Duni Eksioglu, Mississippi State University
     Burak Eksioglu, Mississippi State University
     Haiyuan Wang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Single-Allocation Hub Network Design Model with Consolidated Traffic Flows
(07-1060)
     Dong Kyu Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
     Chang Ho Park, Seoul National University, Korea
     Tschangho John Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Design of Product Recovery Network under Uncertainty
(07-0930)
     Der-Horng Lee, National University of Singapore
     Meng Dong, National University of Singapore
     Wen Bian, National University of Singapore
     Yuan-Jye Tseng, Yuan Ze University
Dedicated Truck Facilities as Solution to Capacity and Safety Issues on Rural Interstate Highway Corridors
(07-0518)
     Thomas Maze, Iowa State University
Survey of Motor Carrier Opinions on Potential Optional Truck-Only Toll Lanes on Atlanta Interstate Highways
(07-1664)
     Jeffrey Bradford Short, American Transportation Research Institute
Optimization-Simulation Model for Planning Supply Transport to Large Infrastructure Public Works Located in Congested Urban Areas
(07-1867)
     Jose Luis Moura, University of Cantabria, Spain
     Angel Ibeas, University of Cantabria, Spain
     Luigi dell'Olio, University of Burgos, Spain
Classification Algorithm for Characterizing Long Multiple-Trailer Truck Movements
(07-1756)
     Jonathan Regehr, University of Manitoba, Canada
     Jeannette Montufar, University of Manitoba, Canada
State Enforcement Practices in Commercial Vehicle Security: Advanced Technology Use and Interagency Cooperation
(07-1702)
     Alison J. Conway, University of Texas, Austin
     C. Michael Walton, University of Texas, Austin
Application of System Dynamics for Evaluating Truck Weight Regulations in Anhui, China: Methodological Framework
(07-0830)
     Hang Wen, Southeast University, China
     Li Xuhong, Southeast University, China
     Zhu Hongliang, Bureau of Nanjing Road Administration, China
     He Jie, Southeast University, China
Statistical Analysis of Highway Traffic in the U.S.-Mexico Trade Corridor Based on Highway Damage: Case Study in Texas
(07-0593)
     Jorgé A. Prozzi, University of Texas, Austin
     Feng Hong, University of Texas, Austin
State of the Practice of New Generation of Wide-Base Tire and Its Impact on Trucking Operations (07-2432)
(P07-1277)
     Imad L. Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
     Mostafa A. Elseifi, Bradley University

 JCS07-001 

Monday, January 22, 2007, 8:00am- 9:45am, Shoreham
Freight System Capacity Issues, Part 1: 21st Century Leadership Models for Delivering the Goods (Part 2, Session 281; Part 3, Session 315; Part 4, Session 364)
Joseph G. B. Bryan, Global Insight Inc., presiding


California Goods Movement Strategic Planning and Investment
(P07-1269)
     Barry R. Sedlik, California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
Managing the Nation's Freight Hub
(P07-0987)
     Cheri Heramb, Chicago Department of Transportation
Freight Carriage in New Forms
(P07-0989)
     F. Woody Richardson, Schneider National Inc
Precision Railroading: Proven Business Model
(P07-1293)
     Gordon T. Trafton II, Canadian National Railway Company

 JCS07-006 

Monday, January 22, 2007, 1:30pm- 3:15pm, Shoreham
Freight System Capacity Issues, Part 3: Costs of Congestion (Part 1, Session 217; Part 2, Session 281; Part 4, Session 364)
Chris Caplice, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, presiding


Congestion on U.S. transportation networks has become commonplace, and it impedes both people and goods movement. All parties involved in freight movement have had to respond to congestion in their goods movement pipeline. The presenters at this session will discuss how they have reacted to congestion and how that reaction has influenced their methods and costs of doing business.
Measuring the Cost of Congestion for Freight Transportation
(P07-0494)
     Chris Caplice, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
UPS Perspective on Congestion Cost in Freight Transportation
(P07-0662)
     Tom Jensen, United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Costs of Congestion from the Dell Perspective
(P07-0884)
     Mike Gray, Dell, Inc.
Costs of Congestion from Perspective of a Bulk Shipper
(P07-0493)
     Gary Burns, Cemex

 JCS07-008 

Monday, January 22, 2007, 3:45pm- 5:30pm, Shoreham
Freight System Capacity Issues, Part 4: Freight Workforce and Implications of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (Part 1, Session 217; Part 2, Session 281; Part 3, Session 315)
Arlene L. Dietz, A&C Dietz Associates, LLC, presiding


The purpose of the session will be to bring to the surface the labor and commercial issues that have been articulated by the transportation industry over the past several months in response to proposed rulemaking by TSA, specifically, what the impact will be on the current transportation worker labor pool. The marine industry believes that a severe short-term labor shortage will be experienced requiring boats to be tied up and commerce left at the docks, plus a longer-term worsening of labor availability. The ports will see not only higher costs and a slowdown in operations but fewer qualified (under the TWIC rules) workers. It is feared that the shoreside labor supply from truckers to longshoremen could be greatly reduced because of the new security rules. The transportation industry in general sees failure in the TWIC process, from failure to apply risk assessment tools to an undue burden on small companies to overall cost hikes.


Inland Waterways Perspective on TWIC
(P07-0359)
     Matthew Woodruff, Kirby Corporation
Trucking Perspective on TWIC
(P07-0356)
     C. Randal Mullett, Con-way Inc.
Seaport Perspective on TWIC
(P07-0362)
     Wade Battles, Port of Houston Authority
Intermodal Perspective on TWIC
(P07-0913)
     Curtis Whalen, American Trucking Associations
DHS-TSA Status Report on TWIC
(P07-0366)
     Stephen Sadler, Department of Homeland Security

 JCS07-020 

Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 10:15am-12:00pm, Shoreham
Integrated Logistics Centers: Realizing the Potential
Elizabeth E. Ogard, Wilbur Smith Associates, presiding


Integrated freight facilities are becoming a popular choice as a means to create jobs and promote trade access. Developing these centers requires a substantial effort on behalf of the community. This session explores four phases of facility development: planning, development, managing growth, and organizing for success. The panelists will talk about a variety of new facilities, which are in various stages of development.
Planning and Development
(P07-0885)
     Russell Staiger, Bismarck Mandan Business Development Association
Bringing Resources Together
(P07-0886)
     David Whitaker, Columbus Airports
Managing Growth and Development
(P07-0887)
     John Greuling, Will County Center for Economic Development
Organizing for Success
(P07-0523)
     Frank R. Harder, The Tioga Group