(d) automatic controls that lift or deploy its self-steering axle or forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle, depending on whether the truck is heavily or lightly loaded. It is not a recreational vehicle. If the trailer is a pony trailer with a wheelbase of 8.75 metres or more or a full trailer with a wheelbase of 7.25 metres or more and the trailer is not a triaxle trailer. (c) do not include a self-steering axle or a liftable axle, other than a smart lift axle, (d) have the same number of tires at each wheel position, and. O.Reg. 15. if a 7, 8 or 9-axle combination, maximum weight based on number of axles and base length: O.Reg. 16/14, O. Reg. O.Reg. 368/17, s. 16; O. Reg. 457/10, s.6 (2). 457/10, s.29; O. Reg. The dash systems are all electronic now, Moore explains. (a) manual controls to lift or deploy its self-steering axles; (b) manual controls to alter the weight on its self-steering axles, but only for use outside Ontario; (c) automatic controls that lift its self-steering axles when reversing and deploy them again when moving forward; and. concerned about the 20 year life of the trailers and now every lift axle has to be steerable, but nearly every driver complains about not being able to back them up. (5) In this section and in Vehicle Weight Tables 1 to 29. 16/14, s. 21; O. Reg. Welcome to the new e-Laws. 457/10, s. 29; O. Reg. OTA has been working with MTO to address the use of longer tractors on multi-axle semi-trailers and the use of smart lift axles on semi-trailers. 457/10, s.1. Weight The front axle weight must be at least 30 per cent of the gross vehicle weight at all times. (a) in the case of designated truck 3, the weight of the auxiliary self-steering axle or forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle is not more than 500 kilograms greater or less than 33 per cent of the weight on the tandem axle; (b) in the case of designated truck 5, the weight of the self-steering axle is not more than 500 kilograms greater or less than the average weight per axle of the tandem axle; (c) in the case of the semi-trailer in designated tractor-trailer combinations 2 to 7, 9 and 10, the weight of each self-steering axle is not more than 500 kilograms greater or less than the average weight per axle of the tandem, tridem or quadruple axle; (d) in the case of the semi-trailer in designated tractor-trailer combination 15, the weight of the tandem axle is not more than 500 kilograms greater or less than 67 per cent of the weight of the tridem axle; and. O.Reg. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. SCHEDULE 25 DESIGNATED TRUCK 7 TWIN STEER TRI-DRIVE 5-AXLE TRUCK. 413/05, s.25 (4). This is a moderated forum. The Table to this section sets out 15 tractor-trailer combinations that are designated tractor-trailer combinations if the vehicle combination meets the configuration description in the correspondingly numbered Schedule and complies with the dimensional limits of the Schedule and with all the relevant preconditions for the designated combination in the Schedule and in sections 5 to 14. 368/17, s. 26. 167/12, s. 2(2). (2) A designated truck or a tractor in a designated combination may not be equipped with or have controls, whether remote or manual, that would allow the driver from the cab of the truck or tractor to lift, deploy or alter the weight on a self-steering axle or a forced-steer auxiliary pusher axle of the truck or of any drawn trailer unless. 228/19, s. 9. 16/14, s. 1; O. Reg. Capacity. Equally beneficial are allowances now for smart lift axles on all SPIF semi-trailers. 137/21, s. 1. front axle weight, in respect of a vehicle or vehicle combination that is not an aggregate vehicle, means. 167/12, s.11; O. Reg. The drive axle of the tractor is a tri-drive. If GAWR not verified the sum of the maximum tire load ratings. The semi-trailer has three axle units: two single self-steer axles in front and a tridem axle in the rear. John G. Smith is the editorial director of Newcom Media's trucking and supply chain publications -- including Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, TruckTech, Transport Routier, and Road Today. The lead semi-trailer has one axle unit that is a single or tandem axle. (2) In subparagraph 3 i of subsection (1). O.Reg. 21. The semi-trailer has a single or tandem axle. The drive axle of the tractor is a tandem axle. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has deferred enforcement around emergency override controls, giving manufacturers time to address related programming challenges. It may not be able to be certified for spit even though spif is installed. Much of the problem was linked to operators who kept the lift axles raised when they should have been deployed. 457/10, s.29; O.Reg. 457/10, s.28. The lamp must be side-facing, located on the outside of the semi-trailer near the front side marker lamp, within the field of view of the tractors rear view mirror, and must include a bulb check feature. Designated Truck 6 is a 4-axle truck with a front single axle and a rear tri-drive axle. We'll provide an update once CVSE makes its decision. 16/14, s. 20; O. Reg. O.Reg. Not controlled means that no measurement is prescribed. SCHEDULE 7 DESIGNATED tractor-trailer COMBINATION 7 TRACTOR SELF-STEER 6-AXLE SEMI-TRAILER (1-1-4). Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 5 is composed of a tractor and a single semi-trailer. 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. wheel cut means the number of degrees the wheels of a self-steering axle are capable of turning in either direction from the straight ahead position. Upgrading non-compliant dump trucks can cost $25,000 or more, the dump truck haulers add. 228/19, s. 28. O. Reg. (a) on a semi-trailer consisting only of one axle unit, of the axle unit. 2. Maximum length shall be determined in accordance with section 109 of the Act, excluding subsection 109 (10.1) of the Act. If the Ministry of Transportation is concerned with road safety and preservation of roads and bridges which are impacted by heavy load conditions the solution does not exist with the design of a Spiff Axle. A reference to an axle unit in a Configuration Description is to a deployed axle unit. Equipment and components, see ss. 228/19, s. 26. So if we are all saying that they are unsafe why is he saying this? new rules that govern the emergency controls for self-steering lift axles, Only specific shops can update Ontario trucks to SPIF rules, Volvo launches hands-on electromobility experience, Lohscheller named president of Nikola Motor, ZF sets future course with new steer-by-wire systems. 6. 402/16, s. 1. Designated Truck-Trailer Combination 2 is Inter-vehicle-unit Distance between tridem and tandem, ii. Until December 31, 2025, the dimensional limits for Effective Rear Overhang (12) and Tandem Axle Track Width (35) do not apply if the truck was built before July 1, 2011. 457/10, s.13. O.Reg. The SPIF for lift axles has been coming for a long time & truckers were aware of the regulation. 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. (2) Instead of the maximum allowable axle unit weights specified in Table 1 of Part VIII of the Act, the prescribed weight for the axle units prescribed in subsection (1) is 18,000 kilograms. 3.1 The Table to this section sets out three buses and two recreational vehicles that are designated buses or recreational vehicles if the vehicle meets the configuration description in the correspondingly numbered Schedule and complies with the dimensional limits of the Schedule and with all the relevant preconditions for the designated vehicle in the Schedule and in section 8. O.Reg. 457/10, s.2(14). 2.1 If the axle unit or group is equipped with a smart lift axle, a reference to a tandem, tridem or quadruple axle in an axle unit description in a Dimensional Limit Chart or Weight Limit Chart shall be read as a reference to an axle unit or axle group of the number of axles actually deployed. (vii) It does not allow the axle to be lifted or its weight altered when the truck or vehicle combination is travelling at a speed over 60 kilometres per hour. (6) In Vehicle Weight Tables 1 to 29, subsections 25 (4) and (5) apply and subsection (5) of this section does not apply in determining front axle weight on an aggregate vehicle. 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. Lead Tractor or Truck and drawn Tractors or Trucks: O.Reg. 2. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires. 457/10, s.21. We welcome yourfeedback. Smart lift axles. 457/10, s.3. Posted Tuesday July 09, 2019, in Operations/safety, Technology. Designated Tractor-Trailer Combination 1 is composed of a tractor and a single semi-trailer. The front axle unit is a single axle with single tires. 34. (2) For the purpose of clause 118 (1) (c) of the Act, (a) the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight of a designated vehicle or vehicle combination is the amount prescribed by the weight limit charts of the appropriate Schedule; and. (b) 23,000 kg, if there is a tandem axle unit on the lead semi-trailer. Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances. Now the trucks are not compliant and for 20 years or more they were???. 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. 5, 6, 8, 9. 457/10, s.24; O. Reg. ii. 8/16, s. 6; O. 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