Winter weights took effect yesterday for truckers operating in Saskatchewan.
Laws allow for truckers to carry heavier loads during the colder winter months, resulting in fewer trips and cost savings.
When a roadbed is frozen, secondary weight highways contain the same strength as primary weight highways, which support the heaviest legal loads on Saskatchewan roads.
Since it allows efficient movement of goods from secondary to primary weight highways, shippers using secondary weight highways benefit from winter.
Winter weights are typically removed on March 15, but shippers need to check the status regularly.
As in the past, when temperatures rise and roadbeds remain soft, the ministry may remove winter weights in some areas.
To find the latest road restriction orders online, go to www.highways.gov.sk. ca/restrictions or call the Highway Hotline toll free at 1-888-335-7623.
For technical and regulatory information, shippers in Saskatchewan can also phone the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (formerly Transport Compliance Branch) Inquiry Line weekdays at 1-866-933-5290.
Outside of Saskatchewan, commercial carriers can call 306-933-5290.
– Government of Saskatchewan
