Questionable Practices in the Selection of Transportation Services for Small Lots of Hazardous or Sensitive Cargo
PLRD-83-70
Published: May 31, 1983. Publicly Released: May 31, 1983.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed Department of Defense (DOD) policies and practices for procuring commercial transportation services for small lots of hazardous or sensitive cargo.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Military Traffic Management Command | The Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) should compile, maintain, and use information related to installation shipping and receiving capability and to carrier performance that will ensure equitable consideration of both air taxi and truck carrier services in the routing of small lots of hazardous or sensitive cargo. |
Closed – Implemented
GAO has received the information, but it is incomplete and non-uniform.
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| Military Traffic Management Command | MTMC should routinely make cost and other types of comparative analyses of both air taxi and truck service when routing small lots of hazardous or sensitive cargo. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Military Traffic Management Command | MTMC should enhance competition between air taxi operators and truck carriers by regularly disclosing to them the opportunities for them to participate in the business. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Military Traffic Management Command | MTMC should ensure that sufficient records are maintained to demonstrate to interested parties, such as carriers, that equitable cargo distribution policies are being followed. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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