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2024 Courses

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TitleMonthDateLocationInstructor
MUTCD 11th Edition - Changes to Chapter 4 on Highway Traffic Signals (--Postponed--)  Date To Be AnnouncedWebinarDuane H. Thomas
Asphalt Pavement MaintenanceApril 2 & 3Online WorkshopScott Tison
Design of At-Grade IntersectionsApril 23 & 24Online WorkshopAlan L. Childers
The Safe System Approach: What is it and why is it getting so much attention?April 25WebinarMark Doctor, PE
Traffic Signal AcademyApril 29,30, May 1,2,3,6KnoxvilleAirton Kohls
Keeping You and Your Agency Out of CourtMay 7&8Online WorkshopRonald W. Eck
Railroad Track DesignMay 13 - 15KnoxvilleDave Clarke
Roadside Design Guide - PART IMay 15&16Online WorkshopJeff Jasper, P.E.
Basic Railroad Track MaintenanceMay 16 & 17KnoxvilleDave Clarke
Railroad Bridge InspectionMay 20-22KnoxvilleRichard Bennett, Dave Clarke
Roadside Design Guide - PART IIMay 21&22Online WorkshopJeff Jasper, P.E.
Transportation Asset ManagementMay 29Online WorkshopTodd Morrison
Railroad Track Inspection & Safety StandardsJune 3 - 7ChattanoogaDave Clarke
Basic Traffic StudiesJune 11 & 12Online WorkshopDavid Metzger
Reducing Rural Roadway DeparturesJuly 16 & 17Online WorkshopRonald W. Eck, PE
Highway Safety AnalysisAugust 6 & 7Online WorkshopDavid Metzger
Railroad Track Inspection & Safety StandardsSeptember 9 - 13Galveston, TXDave Clarke
Railroad Track Inspection & Safety StandardsNovember 4 - 7ChattanoogaDave Clarke
Traffic Signal AcademyDecember 2-6, 9KnoxvilleAirton Kohls

Answers to the trivia questions in the February RoadTalk Express email newsletter.

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Ferdinand Porsche, yes that one, modified an artillery tractor by adding a winch in 1908. This was used as a recovery vehicle for other stuck tractors.
Yes, that one IS Ernest Holmes Sr. of Chattanooga. The major innovation for this truck was the use of a split boom. These acted as outriggers to stabilize the truck while it pulled from the side. He patented his idea in 1918.
It is the Miller M100. It has a boom rated for 100 tons. Developed and manufactured by Miller Industries of Ooltewah, TN.
With special permitting a combined length of 90 feet is allowable. It may be 13 feet 10 inches high. 12 feet 6 inches wide. May have combined weight of 165,000 pounds.
For smaller trucks a regular license is acceptable. A CDL is required for trucks over 26,000 pounds.
Outside of Ft. Campbell military base, I don't think so. If you know of any publicly owned/operated tow trucks in Tennessee please let us know.