457/10, s.29; O.Reg. Until December 31, 2025, the dimensional limit for Hitch Offset (32) does not apply if the truck was built before 2011. Load equalization One of the axle weight and dimension compliance challenges frustrating aggregate haulers is related to the requirement for load equalization, which was introduced to industry during the implementation of SPIF regulations from 2000 to 2011, when the province began a four-phase overhaul of its vehicle weight and dimension . An articulated bus has two portions with articulation between the portions, or has three portions with articulation between each portion. but in subsection 38 (2), Schedules 11, 12 and 13 and Vehicle Weight Tables 3 to 29, it means the lesser of clauses (a) and (b); long combination means a tractor-trailer combination to which one or more of the following applies: 1. 228/19, s. 10. The SPIF for lift axles has been coming for a long time & truckers were aware of the regulation. Lift axle suspensions use air bags to carry weight, and either air bags or steel springs to raise the axle when it's not needed. 38. O.Reg. 2. (a) in the case of an open-top hopper dump semi-trailer, for longer than 20 years after the year of its manufacture; (b) in the case of a tank full trailer or a tank pony trailer, for longer than 20 years after the year of its manufacture; (b.1) in the case of a tank semi-trailer, for longer than 25 years after the year of its manufacture; (c) in the case of a semi-trailer, other than a tank semi-trailer, with four or more axles, for longer than 20 years after the year of its manufacture; (d) in the case of a semi-trailer, other than a tank semi-trailer, that forms part of a tractor-trailer combination with two trailers, for longer than 20 years after the year of its manufacture; (e) in the case of a truck that is a concrete mixer fitted with a revolving drum, for longer than 20 years after the year of its manufacture; (f) in the case of a vehicle not referred to in clause (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), for longer than 15 years after the year of its manufacture. 228/19, s. 16. A label indicating that the vehicle is equipped with gladhand screens and stating that the gladhand screens must be inspected regularly and kept clean to prevent brake system malfunction must be placed adjacent to the gladhands. It has a straight lift axle and I was wondering what the regulations are for that said axle to be used? 16/14, s. 22; O. Reg. O.Reg. 5. More Isnt it time you joined? O.Reg. (b) for other axles, the sum of the maximum tire load ratings specified on the tire side walls. If the trailer is a triaxle pony trailer or a triaxle full trailer, 2,500 kilograms. 2. (a) for a single front axle, the axle unit weight on the front axle or, if that weight is more than the maximum weight permitted for a single axle under section 116 of the Act, the maximum weight permitted for a single axle under section 116 of the Act, (b) for a dual front axle, one-half of the axle unit weight on the dual front axle or, if that weight is more than one-half of the maximum weight permitted for a dual axle under section 116 of the Act, one-half of the maximum weight permitted for a dual axle under section 116 of the Act, and. Designated Truck 7 is a 5-axle truck with a front tandem axle and a rear tri-drive axle. Let it work itself out. An overhanging boom of a rear-facing crane that extends 1.0 metre or less past the rearmost point of the truck is exempt from the dimensional limit for Effective Rear Overhang (12). The drive axle is a single or tandem axle. 5,500 kilograms, if its base length is less than 18.25 metres. O.Reg. 15. (d) automatic controls that lift or deploy its self-steering axles, depending on whether the trailer is heavily or lightly loaded. 8/16, s. 6; O. Reg. O.Reg. 14. 137/21, s. 1. maximum weight based on base length and inter-vehicle-unit distance: O.Reg. The drive axle of the tractor is a tri-drive. 368/17, s. 30; O. Reg. The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight for a 5-axle A-train double or C-train double is as prescribed in Vehicle Weight Table 8. O.Reg. Ontario Axle Regulations FRONT AXLE MAXIMUM (LOWEST OF A, B AND C) Feature Weight Limit a) by manufacturer's axle rating or default i. GAWR (if verified), or ii. 228/19, s. 18. 5, 6 and 8. Tag Axle 10 kg combined tire widths in mm, Tag Axle (vehicle manufactured before July 1, 2011) 11 kg combined tire widths in mm, Drive Axle 10 kg combined tire widths in mm, Single Drive Axle (Dual Tires) on Urban Transit Bus not equipped with a tag axle: 11,400 kg. 16/14, s. 29; O. Reg. O.Reg. What now? The drive axle of the tractor is a tandem axle. O.Reg. SCHEDULE 26 DESIGNATED TRUCK-trailer combination 1 truck and fixed axle pony trailer. When the device is not deployed, the device is capable of being folded so that no portion of it extends more than 0.305 metres beyond the rear of the vehicle or trailer. 12. 368/17, s. 33; O. Reg. 457/10, s.29; O. Reg. Consolidation Period: From March 1, 2021 to the e-Laws currency date. 368/17, s. 18; O. Reg. 6. Were did that money go too ?? 457/10, s. 29; O. Reg. Designated Truck 6 is a 4-axle truck with a front single axle and a rear tri-drive axle. Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is 6.2m or less, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.2m to 6.3m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.3m to 6.4m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.4m to 6.5m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.5m to 6.6m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.6m to 6.7m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.7m to 6.8m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.8m to 6.9m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >6.9m to 7.0m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >7.0m to 7.1m, Wheelbase If tractor wheelbase is >7.1m to 7.2m, Inter-vehicle-unit Distance single to single, tandem or tridem, Inter-vehicle-unit Distance tandem to tandem, Inter-vehicle-unit Distance tandem to tridem, Track Width trailer with single tires built before 2010, Track Width trailer with single tires built after 2009, Front axle maximum (lowest of A, B and c), a) by manufacturers axle rating or default, 2. the sum of the maximum tire load ratings, Other axle maximums (lowest of A, B and C), ii. Tractor Drive axle By tandem axle spread: 1. self-steer axle (load equalized): 6,500 kg, 2. self-steer axle (not load equalized): 5,750 kg, 3. quadruple axle (load equalized): 26,000 kg, 4. quadruple axle (not load equalized): 23,000 kg, iii. Combined, we have a regulatory change that further enhances the provinces commitment to GHG reduction and the health and wellness of professional truck operators.. The semi-trailer supply and control gladhands must be equipped with screens that will prevent any particle larger than 0.33 millimetres or 0.013 inches from entering the gladhand beyond a point where it remains visible from the opening. 16/14, s. 24; O. Reg. 402/16, s. 1. The semi-trailer must display a clearly visible label with the name and telephone number of the semi-trailer manufacturer and the appropriate brake system circuit diagram number. (e) on a truck, bus or recreational vehicle, of the drive axle unit. Tractor Drive Axle By tandem axle spread: 1) self-steer axle (load equalized): 7,500 kg, 2) self-steer axle (not load equalized): 6,600 kg, 3) tridem axle (load equalized): 22,500 kg, 4) tridem axle (not load equalized): 19,800 kg. No cars only roads this would enhance our infrastructure greatly. The lead semi-trailer has one axle unit that is a tandem or tridem axle. Some of the dimensions are set out in the diagram at the top of the Schedule identified by their reference number. And the controls must be limited to the forward self-steering axle on a semi-trailer, while in the case of a truck they can control a self-steering axle or forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle. Weight - The front axle weight must be at least 27 per cent of the tri-drive. 457/10, s.6 (2). ), and 2. the sum of the maximum tire load ratings b) by tire width 11 kg combined tire widths in mm SCHEDULE 30 DESIGNATED TRUCK-TRAILER COMBINATION 5 TRUCK AND TRIDEM-AXLE FULL TRAILER. as usual half the story ,,twisted.before jan 1st 2021 i could haul 35800 kg on my truck..as of jan 1st 2021 i can haul 27000kg..but if i spend $ 25000.00 then i can haul 36000kg.. O.Reg. Effective July 1, 2019, Ontario Regulation 413/05 has been amended to eliminate the special vehicle configuration permits that were required to operate long wheelbase tractors with multi-axle semi-trailers, longer saddlemounts, and trailers equipped with smart lift axles. O. Reg. A provincial grandfathering period dump trucks that dont comply with SPIF rules ended Jan. 1, leading to a series of protests by the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA), which argues that members were not given sufficient notice about the changes, and that the cost of equipment upgrades place a heavy burden on small operators. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. (3) The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight of an aggregate vehicle shall be determined by subtracting, in the case of a two-axle aggregate vehicle, 1,000 kilograms or, in the case of an aggregate vehicle of three or more axles, 1,500 kilograms from. The front axle weight must be at least 23 per cent of the gross vehicle weight at all times. (c) indicating the revised gross vehicle and axle weight ratings. This is a moderated forum. Welcome to the new e-Laws. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. (a) that is not more than 14.65 metres in length. The roads would most definetely be safer and the cost of maintaining roads and bridges subjected to heavy loading conditions would be reduced immensely providing a longer life span for both our roadways and briges. 5, 8, 9. If going with a lift axle; this combination gives you the most allowable pay load. Equipment and components, see ss. 62,500 kg, if the base length is 19.25m or more and front axle weight is less than 6,000 kg. O.Reg. 457/10, s.29; O. Reg. 4,500 kilograms, if its base length is 18.25 metres or more but less than 18.75 metres, iii. There is still one known technical issue to address with SPIF configurations, however. Tractor Drive Axle by tandem axle spread: 1. self-steer axle (load equalized): 8,000 kg, 2. self-steer axle (not load equalized): 6,900 kg, 3. tridem axle (load equalized): 24,000 kg, 4. tridem axle (not load equalized): 20,700 kg, 1. self-steer axle (load equalized): 8,500 kg, 2. self-steer axle (not load equalized): 7,400 kg, 3. tridem axle (load equalized): 25,500 kg, 4. tridem axle (not load equalized): 22,200 kg, iii. O.Reg. The drive axle of the tractor is a tandem axle. Any differential locks on a tri-drive axle of any designated vehicle or vehicle combination must remain unlocked while the vehicle or combination is operated on a highway. 457/10, s.6 (1). Until December 31, 2025, the dimensional limit for Effective Rear Overhang (12) does not apply if the truck was built before July 1, 2011. O.Reg. Auxiliary axle: 11 kg combined tire widths in mm, Not auxiliary axle: 10 kg combined tire widths in mm, Auxiliary axle (load-equalized): 6,000 kg, Auxiliary axle (not load-equalized): 4,500 kg, Tandem drive axle (load-equalized): 18,000 kg, Tandem drive axle (not load-equalized): 15,000 kg. under this new rule on lift axles suck.they should really ask experienced truck drives about the safety of these spiff axles on dirt roads or icy roads.as for damaged roads it is the way roads were built that make for damaged roads,have work on road crews in my younger years and i know of corners cut to save money when inspectors were not around or did not care,i can personally give you examples of intersections with doulbe lanes each way,north and south bound lanes are truckers route and east west lanes are 90% cars, the east west bound lanes are severely depressed while the truck road is in better shape.have two 98 dump trucks and they tell me even if i was to try to comply with new ruling i can not get my truck spiff compliant.they are in great shape have only 500,000 kms on them and they are now considered old and useless. (B) in the case of a truck, the self-steering axle or forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle. 35. 457/10, s.14(1). 11. Latest News Regulations CTA, Teamsters Canada, call for specific actions against Driver Inc. fleets The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Teamsters Canada have joined together in calling for specific enforcement action against Driver Inc. fleets that misclassify employees as independent contractors. A truck that meets every requirement to be Designated Truck 5 except that the liftable axle of the truck is not deployed is Designated Truck 2. The axle group weight for a quadruple axle in a designated tractor-trailer combination 6 or 7 is that specified in the corresponding Schedule instead of the axle group weight for a four axle group referred to in clause 117 (1) (c) of the Act. Until January 1, 2020, maximum weight in appropriate Vehicle Weight Table (9-15), if Semi-trailer Wheelbase (11), as provided in Exceptions note, is less than the minimum specified in the Dimensional Limit Chart. Unemployment? The drive axle of the tractor is a single or tandem axle. 167/12, s.6; O. Reg. Wheelbase if tractor wheel base is 6.2 m or less, Inter-vehicle-unit Distance if tridem spread is 3.0 < 3.6m, Inter-vehicle-unit Distance if tridem spread is 3.6 to 3.7m, Track Width tridem trailer with single tires built before 2010, Track Width tridem trailer with single tires built after 2009, Track Width tridem all other trailers. i. 167/12, s. 4; O. Reg. It is not equipped with a fifth wheel assembly. (b) 23,000 kg, if there is a tandem axle unit on the lead semi-trailer. Its not just taking a wire and jumping the wires, said Jeremy Harrower, manager of technical programs for the CTEA, during a recent presentation on the topic. 2. The semi-trailer has two axle units and one axle group: a single self-steer axle in front, another single self-steer axle in the middle and a quadruple axle in the rear. (5) In this section and in Vehicle Weight Tables 1 to 29. The switch is meant to offer drivers extra traction when its needed at relatively low speeds. "We are very pleased with the release of the permits and glad our members interested in moving forward can do so in the short term," said Geoff Wood senior vice-president, policy, OTA. The front axle is a single axle with single tires. 5,000 kg (11,023 lb. If GAWR not verified, the sum of the maximum tire load ratings, as specified on the tire side walls. (5) For the purposes of the definitions in subsection (4), hydrovac, sewer cleaner and street sweeper do not include vehicles designed or used to transport a load other than a load that is essential to the vehicles primary function. Subject to subsection (4), before January 1, 2021, a truck-trailer combination if, i. either the truck or the trailer, but not both, was manufactured before July 1, 2011, and. ii. (ii) does not begin to lift any smart lift axle if any self-steering axle is deployed; (b) maintains the braking power of the remaining axles within the axle unit or axle group when the smart lift axles are lifted; (c) automatically deploys all axles within the axle unit or axle group when the semi-trailer is parked, the tractor power is off or the system malfunctions; and. The front axle unit is a single axle with single tires. 5, 8, 9. A-train double means a vehicle combination composed of a tractor, a semi-trailer and, (a) a trailer converter dolly that is towed from a single hitch, as shown in Figure 1, on the centre line of the semi-trailer and another semi-trailer, or. After December 31, 2010, an end-dump semi-trailer or open-top hopper dump semi-trailer that was manufactured before 2003 and is part of a tractor-trailer combination. We use cookies to make your website experience better. if a 7, 8 or 9-axle combination, maximum weight based on number of axles and base length: O.Reg. 5, 6, 8. As this is also said on other comment sections. Compliant with Ontario, Canada "SPIF" Regulations, 20 Degree Wheel Cut Available, for Use with Dual or Single Tires, 5 Year Limited Warranty, 25,000 lb. Weight Front axle weight must be at least 23 per cent of the gross vehicle weight at all times. Until January 1, 2020, maximum weight in appropriate Vehicle Weight Table (16-22), if Semi-trailer Wheelbase (11) or Inter-vehicle-unit Distance (13), as provided in Exceptions note, are less than the minimums specified in the Dimensional Limit Chart. 7. but rather a common sense solution reduce the weights on these monster trucks that are over powered with engines in excess of 400 to over 500 horsepower jokeyed in many instances by inexperienced unprofessional drivers. You all have had 20 plus years to adapt. 16/14, s. 8; O. Reg. the weight in Vehicle Weight Table 30. O.Reg. The ability for the segment of the industry operating multi-axle semi-trailers to spec longer tractors allows for environmental equipment (after exhaust treatment and APUs) without compromising fuel capacity or necessary space for tools and accessorial equipment and larger sleeper berths is a positive development, added Wood. 368/17, s. 2. O.Reg. The drive axle of the tractor is a tandem axle. (c) the trailers rear structure is more than 0.56 metres above the ground when the trailer is unladen on a level surface. 228/19, s. 26. 2. (2) Clauses 118 (1) (a) and (b) of the Act do not apply to aggregate vehicles. Forget about Spiff axles the Ministry Should reduce allowable weights on all commercial vehicles. 16/14, s. 35. The drive axle of the tractor is a tri-drive. 457/10, s.12 (1). (3) A designated truck-trailer combination 3, a designated bus or recreational vehicle 2 or 3 and a designated saddlemount combinaton shall comply with the dimensional limits in the corresponding Schedule and not with the dimensional limits specified in section 109 of the Act, if the dimensional limits in the Schedule are greater than those in section 109 of the Act. (b) that is equipped with two tanks, one to store water and the other to store debris; (a) whose primary function is to clean sewage systems using a high-pressure water sprayer, a vacuum system, or a combination thereof, and. 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