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Comprehensive Truck Management Plan
The Port of Oakland’s maritime operations and competitive
position are directly and indirectly impacted by port drayage services offered by trucking companies and independent owner operators. The Port of Oakland’s interest is in the safe and secure movement of cargo, and in mitigating the impact of port operations on the
surrounding local community.

Similarly, importers and exporters who use the seaport as a gateway for their products require timely and cost effective trucking services to support the movement of cargo through marine and railroad facilities.

The logistics chain of global importers and exporters relies on a complex network of brokers, third party logistics providers (3PLs), trucking companies and independent owner operators to provide and arrange for port truck drayage services. Concerns related to driver working conditions, air quality and security, have focused increasing attention on the provision of port truck drayage services. Community, environmental and business organizations have all expressed an interest in how port drayage services are conducted.

The Maritime Division has determined that a Comprehensive Truck
Management Program that addresses the movement of trucks to
and

		Scheduled Public Meetings October 23, 2007 October 16, 2007 October 6, 2007 September 28, 2007 September 20, 2007 September 14, 2007 September 6, 2007 August 27, 2007 August 6, 2007 June 21, 2007 February 4, 2007
		For a list of available documents, click here.
		A combination of steering committee meetings and community workshops are held to help us obtain input on the Truck Management Plan and contribute feedback towards achieving the goals of the plan.

from the port area is the best mechanism for addressing the
complex issues related to port truck drayage activities. The plan
will also fulfill the Oakland Army Base mitigation requirements.

The objectives of the Comprehensive Truck Management Plan are based on feedback from maritime customers and tenants, truckers, community and environmental organizations and the shipping industry. As the plan develops, the objectives may need to be modified.

1. Improving the quality of trucking service to shippers utilizing port facilities.
2. Enhancing port security and safety.
3. Improving Traffic flow in the Port and surrounding areas.
4. Improving coordination between truckers, terminal operators, shippers and shipping lines.
5. Contributing to improved trucker productivity, quality of life and working conditions.
6. Reducing emissions from drayage trucks and supporting the port’s environmental initiatives. (Learn more about the Port of Oakland's Maritime Air Quality Improvement Plan)
7. Mitigating impact of port related trucking on neighborhoods immediately adjacent to the port and the surrounding Local Impact Area (LIA) Development of an initial draft truck management plan is anticipated to take one year.

Available Documents
For a list of available documents, click here.

Please send your comments to:
Laura Arreola
Community & Customer Relations
Port of Oakland
Tel:(510) 627-1135
email: larreola@portoakland.com