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A person in a military uniform stands inside a truck and moves a pallet with stacked cardboard boxes of food using a hand pallet jack. Pallets and more boxes are in the background.

In Case of Emergency: Easing Weight Limits for Commercial Trucks During Emergencies

Weight and size limits can hamper the movement of trucks carrying supplies during emergencies. A TRB study offers guidance on ...
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The aerial view of the World Trade International Bridge shows many trucks lined up in multiple lanes. The trucks wait at a series of inspection booths with canopies and equipment. The lanes extend toward the bridge structure in the distance. A few trucks move through open lanes while many others remain stopped. The area around the bridge includes paved roads, open land, parking areas, and scattered buildings. Trees and a river appear in the background along with wide stretches of land.

How State DOTs Can Support Stronger Supply Chains

Supply chain challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic also presented state departments of transportation with opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency ...
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Police and emergency workers respond to a snowy road crash in Oregon involving multiple vehicles, while a snowplow truck clears the road in the background.

Playbook for Implementing Effective Emergency Management

Two NCHRP reports offer an actionable guide to help state transportation agencies improve their emergency response programs. ...

Deborah Matherly and Pat Bye

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