Colder weather leads to benefits for the trucking industry as harder surfaces allow heavier loads to be shipped.
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鈥淎s a land-locked province, the trucking industry plays a major role in getting our exports to market,鈥� Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. 鈥淲inter weight season allows shippers to haul heavier loads on secondary-highways, resulting in fewer trips and cost savings for the industry.鈥�
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Winter weights are put in place annually from about mid-November to mid-March. Because the road bed freezes during this period, it is stronger and can withstand heavier truck loads without 小蓝视频 damaged. Typically, winter weights allow truckers to carry up to 15-20 per cent more payload on secondary highways than what can be carried during the summer.
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Restrictions on the winter weights can be in effect from November 16 to 30 and also from March 1 to 14. When temperatures rise and roadbeds remain soft, the ministry may remove winter weights in some areas. Commercial truckers and shippers are encouraged to check the status regularly at www.saskatchewan.ca/truckingweights.
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To find the latest road restriction orders online, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline, follow us on Twitter @SkGovHwyHotline and look for #skweights or call the Hotline at 511.
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For technical and regulatory information, commercial carriers can contact the Inquiry Line weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-866-933-5290 in Saskatchewan or 306-933-5290 outside the province.
