Ontario Size & Weight Reforms Seminar: The Sequel

TORONTO, (Aug. 15, 2005) — The Ontario Trucking Association will host another educational seminar on Ontario’s upcoming vehicle weight and dimension reforms.

These changes will affect vehicles built after January 1, 2006 as well as some existing noncompliant vehicles. This seminar will identify the changes in regulations and the standards to which new vehicles must conform to be considered Safe, Productive and Infrastructure Friendly as well as be able to continue operating at today’s gross vehicle weights.

This seminar, to be held on October 21, 2005, will be of specific interest to carriers operating multi axle equipment, particularly 4, 5, 6 axle trailers, trains and any semi-trailers with lift axles.

Issues include:

Background and Overview of new weight and dimension regulations (Regulation 413/05); January 1, 2006 changes to standards for semi-trailers with 3 or less axles; January 1, 2006 changes to new 4, 5, & 6 axle trailers and train configurations; Weight penalties associated with non-compliant vehicles; Rigid vs. Self Steering Lift Axles and associated issues; Tractor wheel base restrictions on new and old equipment; Weight allowances on Super Single Tires and associated issues; Impact of new regulations on vehicles that operate into Michigan and New York.

The full day seminar (10am – 3pm) includes lunch. OTA members pay $175.00. the bill for $400.00 per person. Call 416-249-7401 for more info.