by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Feb 21, 2022 | BLOG
The Highway Traffic Act authorizes the province and municipalities to restrict truck weights during spring thaw to protect roads and highways:
- Spring weight restrictions may be applied to schedule 1 King’s Highways at any time during March and April, to schedule 2 King’s Highways during March through May, and to schedule 3 King’s Highways during March through June depending on local conditions and weather. A list of highways that may be affected is included in this [MTO memo]. Up-to-date information about actual weight restrictions can be viewed at: https://511on.ca/list/seasonalloads and drivers /carriers who use the listed highways are encouraged to carefully monitor this website. The 511 interactive map also provides up-to-date visual information – choose map menu item “Truck and Bus info”, then check “Seasonal Loads”.
- Municipalities may also pass by-laws and set dates when spring weight restrictions apply to specified roads under their jurisdiction. Watch for on-road signage.
- During Reduced Load Periods, weights are generally limited to 5,000 kg per axle, although certain exemptions apply as set out in Highway Traffic Act, Section 122: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08#BK217
- Unless otherwise specified on the permit, ‘annual’ and ‘project’ overweight permits are not valid during March and April in southern Ontario, and during March, April and May in northern Ontario.
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 18, 2021 | BLOG
The Ministry of Transportation is committed to creating an environment for economic success for commercial vehicle clients through program efficiency, burden reduction, and engaging industry on opportunities to improve how our programs serve Ontario’s commercial vehicle industry.
As a result, the Ministry of Transportation has developed a new product for commercial vehicle clients called the “Online Carrier Record”. This new portal provides clients with instant access to all of their CVOR safety records in real time. Users will be able to filter and sort using a variety of functions and view these records online or download into a PDF or Excel file to help manage their safety performance.
You will have full access to the service and all your CVOR safety records.Access will be granted based on the email provided on the CVOR record.The service will be available for use 24/7.There will be no fee associated with this service.
You can access the Online Carrier Record service by visiting https://www.ontario.ca/carrierrecords
Please note that in order to access this service, your email address must be listed on the CVOR file. If you need to update the record or have any questions or comments regarding the service, please contact Client Services by email CVOR@ontario.ca or by phone 1-800-387-7736.
Commercial Safety & Compliance Branch
Transportation Safety Division | Ministry of Transportation
Phone: 1-800-387-7736 | Fax: (905) 704-2545 | CVOR@ontario.ca
