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TRUCKING INDUSTRY
engineering review fees for all auto-issued permits meeting the threshold requirements.
The Maryland One System has received international recognition for its efficiency and multi- jurisdictional application, including the Bentley
“Be Inspired” Special Recognition Award as part of the “The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference” in London.
“With automated permits, our Port clients are getting permits faster and saving costs by shortening the process from weeks and days to just minutes. There is a quicker turnaround time with Port priority recognition,” said Parto Mazdeyasni of the Intermodal Trade Development Division at the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA). By drastically cutting the required time, the Maryland One System has eliminated costly fees for the carriers, she added.
customers. The routing function automatically selects the best route along Maryland highways and provides suggestions for route continuity when continuing onto county roads.
“We have received resounding positive
feedback from industry,” said Technical Support Manager Sanders. “They are quite pleased with the improvements, the turnaround time, the cost savings, the functionality, the flexibility.”
Maryland One automation now frees staff to focus on super-load and mega-load moves — those weighing from 500,000 to more than 1 million pounds. This means a quicker turnaround on these more complex moves as well. In 2016, there were 108 mega moves in Maryland and 10 moves over a million pounds.
“It’s been very efficient for us to be able to acquire Baltimore City and other municipalities
With automated permits, our Port clients are getting permits faster and saving costs by shortening the process from weeks and days to just minutes.”
— Parto Mazdeyasni of the Intermodal Trade Development Division at MDOT MPA
Maryland receives more than 140,000 applications for overweight/oversize permits each year. Until Maryland One was deployed, structural engineers and permit staff had to manually review each application to ensure that the carrier was meeting safety regulations. Now, Maryland One is auto-issuing 69 percent of applications within hours of submission and nearly 100 percent are processed within 48 hours or less (99.2 percent).
“The Maryland One System makes transporting goods through our state significantly easier and
less expensive,” Gov. Hogan said. “Maryland is delivering on our promise to be more business friendly, reduce fees and put money back into the pockets of hard-working Maryland families and businesses. Along with our thriving Port, airport and great transportation network, the Maryland One System is just one more reason Maryland Is Open for Business.”
With the new system, the trucking industry has 24/7 access to initiate, revise and update permits as needed. Having a single system for all hauling permit processing offers streamlined billing for
within the same permit,” said Kellee Jefferies, a permit specialist for Daily Express, which carries construction and agricultural equipment, machinery and wind energy products. “Maryland One also allows us to effectively manage our super-load applications, especially when we need new permits due to sudden changes. This system really helps us expedite that process, compared to the old system.”
Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn has also lauded the efficiency of the Maryland One System. “This tool is another great example of MDOT’s customer-driven commitment to delivering intelligent transportation solutions to our partners in the trucking industry,” said Rahn. “Time is money, and the Maryland One System allows us to save truckers both time and money.”
Steven Todd, Vice President of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association in Centreville, Va., said the success of Maryland One is a credit to the outstanding public/private partnership between the State of Maryland, the Port and the trucking industry.
“On behalf of our nearly 1,400 member companies, we express our sincere appreciation ... for the enhanced
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