The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has created an Anti-Truck Overloading Enforcement Oversight Unit (ATOEOU) to address the damage to national road network caused by overloaded trucks and extend the lifespan of roads.

DPWH Secretary Victor Domingo said that in order for the government to save its limited funds, it is important to preserve and prevent the early deterioration of the country’s national road network.

“Truck overloading is a major issue in the Philippine road sector. If left unresolved, the problems of higher road maintenance costs, reduced lifespan of existing road pavements and rougher roads will continue to worsen which will lead higher user cost for all types of vehicles,” Domingo added.

The new Anti-Truck Overloading unit is responsible for the supervision of DPWH weighbridge stations and mobile enforcement teams.

The DPWH has 14 operational weighbridge stations nationwide, located along identified critical arterial road network which aim to regulate the passage of overloaded trucks.

Domingo has directed the DPWH Regional Maintenance Division to manage and supervise the actual operation of weighbridges located in their jurisdiction. The ATOEOU is jointly implemented by the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance and Planning Service. (EHL)