Principal Investigator(s):
Cheri Marti, Former CTS Associate Director, Center for Transportation Studies
Project summary:
In this project, MnDOT contracted with CTS to administer the statewide roll-out of the Truck Weight Education Program to educate industry freight shippers, carriers, and public agency personnel on the proper application of Minnesota Commercial
Vehicle Weight Laws and enforcement policies. The objective of the training is to promote voluntary compliance, thereby
significantly reducing damage to public roads and highways and the resulting repairs and expense due to overweight
vehicles