New West Partnership Transportation Issues - Workplan Status Report. Category Area Issue Status

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1 New West Partnership Transportation Issues - Workplan Status Report 1 Complete/Harmonized Cargo Securement Adoption and application of NSC Standard 10: Jurisdictions have certain exemptions for specific areas of industry (e.g.. farmers) Complete: Policies and approaches harmonized 2 Distracted driving Differences in policies for commercial drivers Complete: All three jurisdictions have introduce legislation about distracted driving Steering Axle Weight Limits Tractors Steering Axle Weight Limits Straight Trucks Tridem axle weight limits for trailers Tridem drive tractors - dimension limits Tridem drive trucks - dimension limits Weight Tolerances for Auxiliary Power Units Changes in vehicle design and required equipment are resulting in higher steering axle weights. Different weight limits between provinces Differences in weight limit for tridem axle groups exist within the region Differences in dimension limits for tridem drive tractors Differences in dimension limits for tridem drive trucks BC has provided a weight allowance for equipped with APU s, as an environmental measure to reduce engine idling. Complete: Steering Axle weight limits increased to 6000 kg in all three provinces (July 2011). Complete: Steering Axle weight limit harmonized at at least 7300 kg (July 2011) Complete: Common weight limit of 24,000 kg adopted for tridems with 3.0 m and greater spreads Complete: Common dimension specifications adopted Complete: Common dimension specifications adopted Complete: Weight allowance provided for APU on Tractor Semitrailers (nationally) and steering axle weight increased (July 2011) 9 Length Limit for Double Trailer Combinations Industry wants to use longer wheelbase tractors (up to 6.2m) with sleeper berths on Double Trailer combinations Complete: Overall length limit increased to 26 m for A and C Trains (July 2011). Overall length limit increased to 27.5 m for B Trains (2014) August 4,

2 Pilot Car Specification Pilot Car Signage Holiday restrictions Divisible Load Oversize Permit Differences in pilot car specifications exist within the region Existing regulation is inflexible. would like to explore using newer technologies Differences in policies Differences in the conditions for moving large loads consisting of multiple objects Complete: Common specification for pilot cars adopted (July 2011) Complete: With ongoing discussions Complete: Policies harmonized to extend possible Complete: Policies harmonized 14 Roadway design and equipment Use of movable traffic signals and barriers to support oversize load movements: Review feasibility on identified corridors Complete: Movable traffic signals and barriers installed where appropriate and where resources allow 15 Web Based Permit System Differences exist in jurisdiction s systems Complete: All three jurisdictions will have online mapping in near future 16 Turnpike Doubles Differences in permit conditions (weight and dimension limits, operating conditions etc.) Western regional MOU adopted for Turnpike Double operations (Dec 2012) 17 Rocky Mountain Doubles Differences in permit conditions (weight and dimension limits, operating conditions etc.) Western regional MOU adopted for Rocky Mountain Double operations (Nov 2014) Information on highway geometry and clearances Information on construction activities Carriers want current information on highway characteristics for oversize move route planning Carriers want information on construction activities and detours for route planning Complete: All provide information on highway characteristics via web based application Complete: All provide information on construction activates and detours via web based application August 4,

3 Other Issues Electronic on-board recorders and other technologies Out of Province Inspections Government/Industry Dialogue and Communications On board technologies not being adequately exploited for compliance Differences exist in each jurisdictions out of province vehicle inspection programs in regards to all Gov t/industry discussions on technical issues are valuable Common policy developed on use of handheld devices for HoS compliance Complete: MOU developed and in effect Complete: LCV Policy Coordination Committee formed - additional consultation meetings planned in future 23 Consistency of enforcement Differences within and between provinces Complete: Unified enforcement calendar implemented and joint enforcement agreement established 24 Safety Initiatives Provinces conduct safety blitz's independently Complete: Unified enforcement calendar implemented and joint enforcement agreement established 25 CVSA Out of Service criteria Differences in interpretations Complete: Unified enforcement calendar implemented and joint enforcement agreement established In Progress/Ongoing Discussion/Some Actions Taken 26 National Safety Code: Application Differences in criteria for application of safety standards (e.g.. weight threshold, exemptions) National Safety Code: Variations in approaches and data used: Review existing NSC requirements in each province to ensure consistent application and treatment of carriers. Hours of Service Inconsistent regulations within region August 4,

4 Daily Trip Inspection Requirement for Tarping of Loads of Aggregate Vehicle Inspections Collision reporting threshold Wide Single Tires Pilot Car Driver Training Operating restrictions Conditions for movement of farm Municipal involvement Differences in inspection requirements between provinces: BC has not adopted NSC Standard 13 Differences in policies: harmonize Differences in application and frequency (PMVI/CVIP), affects competitive position Differences in collision reporting thresholds Weight limits are harmonized within NWP, but trucking associations want weights increased to same allowed on dual tires Develop pilot car certification and training standard Differences in policies BC does not permit oversize loads (more than 4.4m wide) to move during the day Differences in requirements Growing role by municipalities in special permit moves (fees, conditions etc.) In progress: Policy proposal under development 38 Availability and Issuance of Establishment of a regional permitting system: Explore feasibility of concept of a single permit for operation within the region In progress: Feasibility of regional permit under review 39 Building Movers Existing permit conditions inadequate to ensure safe movement Some action taken: Under development with industry August 4,

5 Movement of Hay Bales Driver qualifications Spring weight restrictions Oversize/Overweight Corridors Rest areas Vehicle registration policy Since the 2002 MOU, there have been changes to allowable practise and new have been introduced. Differences in requirements for LCV drivers: medical exam frequency different in BC Differences in spring weight restriction policies and approaches impact productivity Majority of large and heavy loads move on small number of routes - Identify and establish route network suited to oversize and overweight loads within region Lacking adequate rest areas to support HoS rules and cargo securement Review existing vehicle registration requirements for specialized, unique or unusual equipment to ensure that used in interprovincial trade are treated consistently Ongoing discussion, on agenda for next LCV Policy Committee Some actions taken Some actions taken Some actions taken Under review: Some actions taken 46 Carrier excellence programs Provide benefits within region to carriers with well-established good safety performance: reciprocal recognition of provincial programs Under review: Some actions taken 47 Vehicle Weight Information Share vehicle weight information with other inspection stations on route: Explore feasibility of data exchange to reduce inspection frequency : Some actions taken Out of Scope/Not Possible/National Solution Needed 48 Fatigue Management Alternative to HoS compliance August 4,

6 Tandem axle weight limits Tridem drive tractors - weight limits Tridem drive trucks - weight limits Requirements for Pilot Cars Vehicle configurations Weight limits limits Duration of Special Eastern Canada weight limits are higher than in western region: Increase tandem axle weight limit to 18,000 kg Differences in weight limits for tridem drive tractors Differences in weight limits for tridem drive trucks Differences in conditions when pilot cars are required Differences in acceptable vehicle configurations Differences in allowable weights for configurations Differences in allowable and/or required dimensions for configurations: focus on heavy haul (over 63,500kg), cranes and service rigs Variations in the approaches used in duration of permits (e.g.. quarterly, annual etc.) No action taken at this time: Weight limits harmonized within NWP Harmonization of weight limits not possible due to variations in highway infrastructure Harmonization of weight limits not possible due to variations in highway infrastructure Harmonization not possible not possible due to variations in highway infrastructure This is a permit issue that impacts nonregulated This is a permit issue that impacts nonregulated This is a permit issue that impacts nonregulated No action taken 57 Carrier eligibility Differences in requirements for carriers to be eligible to operate LCV s (e.g.. safety rating) No action taken: differnces in audit requirements 58 Information on commercial driver records Carriers need access to complete driver history when driver has moved to different province Under review by the CCMTA, national solution needed August 4,

7 59 Canadian Driver Licence Agreement Differences in sanctions imposed by provinces impacts out of province drivers Under review by the CCMTA: National solution needed 60 Ignition Interlock Program Differences in sanctions and conditions imposed by provinces impacts out of province drivers Under review by the CCMTA: National solution needed 61 Reciprocal Licensing Differences in approaches used to collect outstanding fees Out of scope: National solution needed 62 Inspection stations Differences in requirements to report to inspection stations (ranges from 4500 kg to 10,000 kg) No action taken 63 Other Issues Fuel Tax Requirement to use of marked diesel fuel in AB has safety and productivity impacts 64 Other Issues Foreign Driver Recruitment Definition of long haul driver varies Alberta definition impedes hiring of drivers 65 Other Issues Bill of Lading 66 Other Issues Intercity Motor Coach Services Need to amend Bill of Lading to support Traceability of Swine Regulation Economic regulation and industry viability 25 Complete/Harmonized 22 In Progress/Ongoing Discussion/Some Actions Taken 19 Out of Scope/Not Possible/National Solution Needed August 4,

New West Partnership Deliverables July 2011/2012 Reporting

New West Partnership Deliverables July 2011/2012 Reporting Area 1 - Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Steering Axle Weight Limits July 2011 Changes to vehicle design and It is Alberta s position, jointly agreed upon by other New West additional required equipment