Research conducted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and other organizations have shown that pavement damage is directly related to axle loadings, not gross vehicle weight. DAT also interviewed engineers who believe that Michigan’s heavy trucks impose less damage than the lighter trucks in other states because axle weight determines the damage, not total gross weight. Michigan’s 164,000-pound trucks spread

🔊Calling all Oklahoma teachers! In partnership with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), ODOT is hosting a STEM training workshop to teachers for their professional development hours, at no cost to the school or teacher! Our upcoming Elementary (K-8) STEM Workshop will be held at the ODOT Training Center on October 9 and10. Don’t miss out on a free professional development opportunity, register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f80e968f52a84e5ea2949