Event Review
By Cindy L. O’ Hara
Big Rigs, Bigger Ideas
SC & RA Event Highlights Innovation, Insights and Trends
The Specialized Transportation Symposium( STS) opened its doors to 598 of its members( 152 of those firsttime 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.
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 inspiration. Every year, attendees walk away from STS with fresh insights that turn immediate challenges into lasting success for their businesses.”
Jerry Rothwell, director of sales North America Transport Technology for Goldhofer, Inc., agreed.
“ The 2025 SC & RA Transportation Symposium has provided industry leading education for all aspects of specialized transport. We gain valuable insight from
The Permit Policy Committee meeting, left to right: Chris Smith, SC & RA VP Transportation; Bryce Baker, Chair, Permit Policy Committee and President of Oxcart Permit Systems; John Mummert, Vice Chair Permit Policy Committee, Pro Miles Software Development Co.; Isabelle Perron, Transport Bellemare.
Keynote Speaker Andy Papathanassiou, NASCAR pit crew coach, motivational speaker on topic of“ Over the Wall Thinking.”
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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 April affects 2025 vehicle • www. cranehotline weight and safety. com.