Development of a Strategic Plan for Commercial Vehicle Operations in Texas
Author(s):
D.R. Middleton, I.J. Montufar, D.L. Jasek
Publication Date:
September 1998
Abstract:
This report concludes a one-year. project conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop a statewide strategic plan for commercial vehicle operations (CVO). The report is divided into seven chapters which address the tasks that were defined at the outset of the project. The first chapter provides background information regarding the need for the strategic plan and its foundation. The second chapter presents the summary of a comprehensive literature review concerning strategic planning for CVO and other related topics. Chapter 3 describes the trucking activity in Texas in terms of fleet characteristics, the distribution of trucking activity, and commodity movements. Chapter 4 provides an overview of truck size and weight (TS&W) regulations and safety regulations, as well as current enforcement practices in the state. The next chapter presents an overview of current practices by government agencies and by motor carriers regarding administrative procedures in the state. Chapter 6 describes current advances in information and transportation technology. The proposed strategic plan for Texas is presented in Chapter 7. This plan includes the mission statement, long- and short-term goals and objectives, and the specific milestones, responsibilities, and funding opportunities for Texas.
Report Number:
0-1767-1
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