Canada New Canada Rule For Tie downs

[OntarioVanMan]

This is NOT carrier Specific...

Tiedowns Must Display Working Load Limits in Canada
Anyone operating in Canada must make sure their tie-downs and other securement devices are marked with a Working Load Limit (WLL). The devices must be marked with their WLLs by the manufacturer.

This law went into effect on Jan. 1, and more information on it can be found at the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Web sit

Question...Does this apply only to flatbeds? Apparently it apply s to ALL.


This from the site:

The requirement to use rated and marked tiedowns will affect carriers and shippers in Canada and the
United States who use tiedowns to secure cargo – particularly those who use flatbed trucks and trailers

 

[jaminjim]

New Canada rule for freight Securement

This from the Fedex Forum.

From the Fleet Bulletin...
Tiedowns Must Display Working Load Limits in Canada
Anyone operating in Canada must make sure their tie-downs and other securement devices are marked with a Working Load Limit (WLL). The devices must be marked with their WLLs by the manufacturer.

This law went into effect on Jan. 1, and more information on it can be found at the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Web sit

Question...Does this apply only to flatbeds? Apparently it apply s to ALL.


This from the site:

The requirement to use rated and marked tiedowns will affect carriers and shippers in Canada and the
United States who use tiedowns to secure cargo – particularly those who use flatbed trucks and trailers

 

[jaminjim]

Re: New Canada rule for freight Securement

Oops, OVM beat me to it.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

wonder if this extends to the tie downs inside ones box truck as well???

 

[nightcreacher]

Flatbed straps all have load weight limits on them,at least the new ones do.
The cargo straps for tieng down inside your trailer or van don't. This rule most likely is for the flatbed guys and gals

 

[piper1]

The rule applies to everyone, flatbed or van.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

So if a straight truck uses straps to hold down that couple pallets the straps MUST be marked?

are van straps marked or just save the wrapping with the rating?

Another expense for Layout...new straps for Canada.

 

[FIS53]

I got pulled over a few days ago with a load of steel on. The ministry guy checked the wll of each strap and the tightness of each strap. Load was only 5200lbs and I had 4 straps of 3300wll on it so was well secured. SO yes they are checking all ready. The new tie down regs also call for 2 straps for the first 10ft and one for each 5ft or so after. The booklets show how they want it done on a truck (they show a flatbed for ease of instruction).
Rob

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I got pulled over a few days ago with a load of steel on. The ministry guy checked the wll of each strap and the tightness of each strap. Load was only 5200lbs and I had 4 straps of 3300wll on it so was well secured. SO yes they are checking all ready. The new tie down regs also call for 2 straps for the first 10ft and one for each 5ft or so after. The booklets show how they want it done on a truck (they show a flatbed for ease of instruction).
Rob

and here I thought you were a van driver...U R just a lowly straight driver??..*LOL*

 

[FIS53]

I have both vehicles! You must have missed that post last year.
Rob

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I have both vehicles! You must have missed that post last year.
Rob

yeah I remember a single post from last year...*LOL*

I was about to rip ya for 5200 lbs on a sprinter! *L*

 

[FIS53]

Gee I thought your reading and retention level of info was so high and able to recall the tiniest piece of trivia at a moments notice! You must be aging (hahahaha). Have mentioned it a few times but like you say are we going to remember all the posts on here? Not likely!
Rob

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Gee I thought your reading and retention level of info was so high and able to recall the tiniest piece of trivia at a moments notice! You must be aging (hahahaha). Have mentioned it a few times but like you say are we going to remember all the posts on here? Not likely!
Rob

My present RAM is almost full to capacity ..I need an upgrade!
I also have been told I need to upgrade my reading comprehension...getting old is the pits...*LOL*

 

[RLENT]

Gee I thought your reading and retention level of info was so high and able to recall the tiniest piece of trivia at a moments notice!

You're confusing him with Turtle

 

[layoutshooter]

Ok, I was looking at my tie downs, some are marked, some are not. What is the deal with load bars? I always use load bars for front to back cargo control. I never use straps for other than side to side control. None of my load bars are marked with any kind of breaking strengths etc. Are load bars covered under this goofiness?

 

[piper1]

Load bars are covered Layout. There are assumed working load limits for unmarked equipment based on its size, but these are lower than what a properly marked item would be rated at.

http://www.ccmta.ca/english/pdf/cargo_driver_handbook.pdf

These are North American standards, Ontario is just enforcing it to try and stem the tide of people using cheap off-shore non tested products and general ignorance/don't care. We have had quite a few fatal accidents related to load's shifting in the past 2 years so it is a problem.

If your stuff isn't marked, find out who made it, most reputable firms have info available.

 

[layoutshooter]

Find out who made it, that should be fun. I would hate to have to replace perfectly good stuff just because it is not marked anywhere. Dang gum load bars are not cheap. Any word on just how many trucks they are cutting seals on and opening up?

 

[jaminjim]

Look on the part that hooks to the e-track, if I remember right you will see the manufacture there.

 

[Shadowpanda]

Find out who made it, that should be fun. I would hate to have to replace perfectly good stuff just because it is not marked anywhere. Dang gum load bars are not cheap. Any word on just how many trucks they are cutting seals on and opening up?

To my way of thinking if its totally unmarked it is quite possibly not a good product at all. Companies that make quality items always find a way to stick their logo on it somewhere. Those that make crap prefer anonymity.

 

[layoutshooter]

I will check later in the week. We pick up in the morning and are not headed for Canada, this week for sure. Shoot, it the weather they are talking about happens we me be stuck till spring, then I won't worry about it!

Is it just me or does it seem like governments everywhere bought new "regulation enforcement sticks" and are just beating us about the head and shoulders 24/7? Man, I knew that they are short money, but this is getting silly.