Tuesday, May 31, 2011

LHV * Canada - Saskatchewan running triple trailer turnpike trial

Regina,SASK,CAN -Truck News -May 30, 2011:  --  Saskatchewan is running a triple trailer turnpike trial between Regina and Saskatoon... The province announced special restrictions have been placed on the vehicles to ensure their safe operation... The turnpike triples can be up to 58 metres long. Participating carriers must pay a $2,000 per year administration fee and pass a pre-entry audit. They must also maintain detailed trip records for two calendar years... The triples in the test must be a B-train configuration and are only allowed to operate on Hwy. 11 between Regina and Saskatoon between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m...  (Picture from wikimedia.org/wikipedia: Double-stacked trailers, with a small truck and gooseneck dolly)

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