Bryce Smith, XLG Transportation Inc. attends the First TImer ' s Reception to learn more about getting involved in SC & RA
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First Sgt. Kendell Jackson, North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Chair of CVSA Size & Weight
Committee, provides live demo on how tire psi affects vehicle weight and safety.
The Specialized Transportation Symposium( STS) opened its doors to 598 of its members( 152 of those first-time attendees), in Charlotte, North Carolina, in February, kicking off multiple meetings of state transportation officials and concurrent conference tracks on safety operations.
By all accounts, the event was a success, not only because of the attendance( and new exhibitors to the event), but more importantly, because of the conversations it created.
John Caya, HyPoint Solutions, talks 3D Truck Dimensioning to the AASHTO committee
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Industry Leaders Address Key Challenges
For more than 75 years, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association( SC & RA) has provided education for heavy haulers across the oversize / overweight( OS / OW) spectrum, with the symposium as the first stop of the year to learn from experts, have one-on-one conversations with state regulators and get the latest ideas, products and solutions from industry peers.
“ The Symposium truly offers something for everyone in the transportation industry,” said Chris Smith, SC & RA vice president, transportation.
“ From owner-operators and safety leaders to permitting specialists and beyond, this year’ s event was packed with opportunities to engage, learn and find
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