Ontario LCV Pilot Program Conditions

1. Program Overview and Principles

No.	Item	P	Description
1(a)	Overview		- LCVs are expected to provide economic benefits to Ontario industry and consumers, reduce consumption of fuel and related greenhouse gas emissions and improve highway safety. - The LCV program will consist of 'turnpike doubles' generally operating on a primary LCV network of 'freeway-style' highways and to and from approved origin/destination locations in close proximity to the primary network. - The program is being developed cooperatively with Quebec to ensure free movement of LCVs between the two jurisdictions. - Participating carriers, drivers and vehicles will be held to higher standards than other trucking operations to enhance highway safety. - The program is expected to commence as a one-year 'pilot' starting in the summer of 2009 followed by a gradual ramp-up to larger scale operations, subject to satisfactory review. LCVs may not operate during the winter months of December, January and February. - The pilot program is a private sector initiative led by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). These associations are responsible for identifying highways for inclusion in the primary network, appropriate rest/emergency stop locations and undertaking all necessary engineering assessments or route modifications. Road authority consent must be obtained for any non-provincial routes. - The OTA and Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) are also responsible for adapting the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) LCV driver training program for Ontario/Quebec operations. - Participating carriers are responsible for issuance of LCV Driver Certificates after ascertaining driver meets specified qualifications, training and experience. - Participating carriers will be expected to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTO signifying that the carrier accepts responsibilities as outlined in this document. - MTO will issue permits to qualifying carriers for operation on the primary LCV network and specified off-network routes to approved origin/destination locations.
1(b)	Timing and Scope		- Pilot program will commence in summer 2009 and continue for one year following issuance of first permit, although operations will cease during the winter months of December through February. - Participating OTA/PMTC carriers will gradually be issued permits during the first months of the pilot in a sequence based on criteria/process developed by a joint MTO/OTA/PMTC selection committee. - Each carrier will be limited to two permits each during the pilot to maximize participation and prevent any carrier gaining unfair competitive advantage. A maximum of 100 permits will be issued during the pilot year. - Subject to first-year review, subsequent years will see a controlled 'ramp-up' of operations.
1(c)	Areas of Operation		- Attachments to permits will indicate: Approved LCV network of highways (generally controlled access, multi-lane, divided highways) and approved rest/emergency stop locations along the primary highway routes. These routes and stops are generally available to all LCV permit holders. Approved origin/destination (O/D) locations in close proximity to primary highways. O/D locations are restricted to those carriers authorized to access the location. - Due to greater turning space requirements, B-trains may be restricted from certain routes and locations. - An internal MTO LCV Route Committee, made up of representatives from MTO's three primary divisions, will review all route requests.
1(d)	Notification of Collisions / Incidents / Infractions		During first year pilot: - Carrier will provide email notification to MTO and trucking association recipients immediately following any reportable collision. Email addresses will be provided. - Within 10 business days of any reportable collision (as specified in s199 of the Highway Traffic Act), carrier will provide a copy of the accident report as well as carrier's written explanation of the collision circumstances. Email, fax and mail addresses will be provided. - Within 10 business days, carrier will provide notification and description of any non-reportable incident that disrupts traffic or damages property. Email and fax addresses will be provided. - Carrier agrees that any information provided may be shared with police. - Police and enforcement personnel are to notify MTO LCV Monitoring of any LCV infractions. Email and fax addresses will be provided.
1(e)	Evaluation Process		During first year pilot: - Participants agree to maintain a record of each LCV trip on an MTO-supplied Excel spreadsheet. Each month's data is to be submitted to MTO electronically within 10 business days of the month's end. MTO will treat all data from individual carriers as confidential, although aggregate results may be reported. Email address will be provided. - Recorded trip information will include origin, destination, commodity carried and distance. For each trip, carrier must also indicate the probable alternative mode of transport (truck, rail, other) had LCVs not been available. - MTO will also track and evaluate any comments, issues and concerns raised by the public, media, other modes, shippers, etc.

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2. Operator Qualifications

No.	Item	P	Description
2(a)	Carrier Qualification		- Initial ten participants in pilot program have at least one year of previous experience in operation of LCV turnpike doubles. - Carriers with 'Conditional' or 'Unsatisfactory' Carrier Safety Ratings may not operate LCVs in Ontario. Carriers with such ratings must immediately cease LCV operations. - Carrier will maintain a minimum $5 million public liability insurance coverage. - Carrier has at least 5 years of prior trucking experience. - Carrier must identify one or more personnel as a primary LCV contact and notify MTO of any changes. Contact information and updates will include name, title, address, telephone, cell and e-mail address. - Carriers may be required to provide documentation with the permit application to support these qualifications.
2(b)	Driver Eligibility Criteria		- Driver has valid Class A driver's licence with Z (air brake) endorsement, or equivalent from another jurisdiction. - Driver has minimum of 5 years provable tractor-trailer driving experience. - Driver has successfully taken the OTA/QTA LCV Driver Training Program (which includes classroom, yard, on-road training and proficiency testing and at least 1,000 km of practical LCV experience), has successfully passed a western Canadian CTA LCV Driver Training Program or has an existing Quebec "T" licence endorsement issued prior to June 1, 2009. (see Appendix C) - Driver has no driving-related Criminal Code (Canada) convictions in previous 36 months, no more than 2 moving violation convictions of any kind in previous 12 months and no more than 3 moving violation convictions of any kind in previous 36 months based on an driver's abstract dated no more than 30 days prior to issuance of annual OTA/QTA LCV Driver Certificate.
2(c)	LCV Driver Certificate		- Carrier may issue an OTA/QTA LCV Driver Certificate valid for one year to employee or contracted drivers, providing the driver meets all LCV driver eligibility criteria. Documentation to support eligibility must be retained for at least two years and provided to MTO upon request. - The LCV Driver Certificate (in combination with the driver's licence) allows the driver to operate an LCV for the issuing carrier in Ontario.
2(d)	LCV Driver-in-Training Certificate		- Carrier may issue an OTA/QTA LCV Driver-in-Training Certificate valid for 30 days to employee or contracted drivers who meet all driver eligibility criteria other than the OTA/QTA Driver Training Program. Documentation to support eligibility must be retained for at least two years and be provided to MTO upon request. - The LCV Driver-in-Training certificate (in combination with the driver's licence) allows the driver to operate an LCV for the issuing carrier when accompanied by an OTA/QTA certified LCV instructor.
2(e)	LCV Instructor		- Must have prior experience or certification training adults. - Must have at least 10,000 km of provable LCV driving experience. - Must hold a valid OTA/QTA LCV Driver Certificate issued by the carrier of the drivers being trained. - First-time LCV instructors must successfully complete a one-day OTA/QTA LCV Instructor Course. - Existing western Canadian LCV instructors must attend an Ontario LCV instructor orientation course. - Instructors must be re-certified every three years by successfully completing a half-day OTA/QTA LCV instructor refresher course. - The OTA/QTA LCV Instructor Certificate allows the instructor to deliver classroom, yard and driving instruction and evaluation of LCV Drivers-in-Training. (see Appendix C)
2(f)	Certificates	P P P	- Drivers must possess valid Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)/Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) issued LCV Drivers or LCV Drivers-in-Training Certificates when in charge of an LCV. Instructors must posses valid OTA/QTA LCV Instructors Certificates when accompanying Drivers-in-Training. Certificates are valid only for the carrier appearing on the certificate and must be presented upon request to a police officer or officer appointed to carry out the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act. - OTA/QTA LCV Driver and Driver-in-Training Certificates will include an OTA/QTA issued certificate number, issue and expiry dates, driver's name, licence number and issuing province, driver's signature, carrier's name and registration number and name and signature of designated carrier representative. - OTA/QTA LCV Instructor Certificates will include an OTA/QTA issued certificate number, issue and expiry dates, instructor's name, licence number and issuing province, instructor's signature and name and signature of designated association representative. - Upon request, carrier must provide MTO a list of drivers and drivers-in-training holding valid LCV certificates. MTO may share this information with police. - Upon request, carrier must provide MTO copies of documentation to support driver eligibility criteria, including copies of driver abstracts dated no more than one month prior to certificate issue date. MTO may share this information with police. - MTO reserves the right to require carriers or any other organizations to suspend or revoke LCV Driver or Driver-in-Training Certificates.

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3. LCV Routes

No.	Item	P	Description
3(a)	Primary LCV Network	P	- The primary LCV network is the list of highways individually authorized for general LCV travel. The network will generally consist of controlled access, multi-lane, divided highways (often referred to as freeways, expressways and parkways) including ramps connecting one highway with another. - Access or egress from the primary network may only be made at authorized rest/emergency stop locations, Truck Inspection Stations or authorized origin/destination locations. - Highways will be considered for addition to the primary network upon application from an interested proponent. Such applications must include evidence of acceptable rest/emergency along each route. - Unless a specific concern is identified - controlled access, multi-lane, divided highways (or specified portions of such highways) and their connecting ramps may be added to the primary network without engineering assessment. - Other highways may be considered for the primary network on an exception basis. An engineering assessment is required in all such cases. - In cases where the proposed addition to the primary network includes a municipal roadway, bridge authority or privately operated highway, written consent is required from a transportation official of the road authority acknowledging they do not object to LCV travel over the proposed route. - A copy of MTO's most recent list of authorized highways forming the Primary LCV Network must be attached to each LCV permit.
3(b)	Rest / Emergency Stops	P	- Rest/emergency stop locations are service centres, truck stops or other suitable locations in close proximity to the primary network at which an LCV may safely stop and/or park in case of inclement weather, road closure, time restrictions, driver breaks, etc. - Other than in emergency situations, rest/emergency stop locations are not intended for assembly or disassembly of LCVs, although a rest/emergency stop location may also be designated as an origin/destination location for this purpose upon separate authorization. - Rest/emergency stops should generally be within 500 m of the primary network (exceptions will be considered). - Rest/emergency stops will be considered for additions to the primary network upon application from an interested proponent. An engineering assessment must accompany the application for the entire route from the primary network (including highway ramps, turning roadways, intersections and entranceways to the rest/emergency stop location). - In cases where access to the stop involves travel on a municipal roadway or Highway 407 ramp, written consent is required from a transportation official of the municipality and/or Hwy 407/ETR acknowledging they are aware of the engineering assessment and do not object to LCV travel over the proposed route. - Written consent is also required from the facility operator or property owner (i.e. service centre, truck stop, etc.) that they will allow LCV access to their facility. - A copy of MTO's most recent list of authorized rest/emergency stop locations must be attached to each LCV permit.
3(c)	Origin / Destination Locations	P	- LCV origin/destination (O/D) locations are taken to mean truck terminals, shipper locations or LCV assembly/disassembly yards in close proximity to the primary route - generally within 2 km of the primary network (exceptions will be considered). - O/D locations will be considered upon application from an interested proponent. An engineering assessment must accompany the application for each O/D location for the entire route from the primary network (including highway ramps, all turning roadways, intersections, and entranceways to the O/D location). - If a portion of the route was previously approved or will be shared with another proponent, applicants should work together through the engineering consultant to defray costs. - If access to the O/D location involves travel on a municipal roadway or Highway 407 ramp, written consent is required from a transportation official of the municipality and/or Hwy 407/ETR acknowledging they are aware of the engineering assessment and do not object to LCV travel over the proposed route. - A copy of MTO's most recent list of authorized Origin/Destination (O/D) locations must be attached to each LCV permit.
3(d)	Engineering Assessment		- To be conducted by an engineering consultant qualified to assess highway design and traffic. (Consultant's qualifications to be reviewed by MTO's Provincial Highways Management Division prior to undertaking the assessment. It is expected the consultant will have access to AutoTurn® or equivalent turn simulation software and using pre-approved input variables.) - Consultant to acquire recent and relevant (i.e. "as constructed") images of the route. These may include design drawings (plans) or orthophotos of ramps, turns and intersections. A site visit is required to verify existing conditions. The consultant should also obtain posted speeds and relevant traffic information. - The appropriate road authority (i.e. municipal, regional or provincial) or private owner should be contacted to determine whether there is proposed construction and/or maintenance work along the proposed LCV route. Proposed changes to existing roads within the planned LCV route shall be documented and evaluated to determine the implications to LCV operation. - Consultant will overlay turning templates of LCVs on the route images using turn simulation software to determine if ramp, roadway, intersection and entranceway geometry can safely accommodate LCV travel without damage to roadway infrastructure or fixtures and without causing negative impact to traffic operation. Hard copy plots of the simulations shall be provided in the assessment documentation for review. - Consultant will provide an operational and traffic safety impact analysis based on turning and weaving movements, storage and lane change space, and traffic signal timing. - The consultant's report should also include a straightforward, standard form map of O/D location access and egress routes that can be printed and attached to the in-vehicle permit to guide drivers and help avoid off-route travel. - Design vehicles and turning templates will be based on maximum allowable LCV axle spacings (ie. worst case scenario) in combination with standard fifth-wheel and king-pin placements, steering lock angle and front and rear overhangs as specified in Appendix D. The assessment must indicate whether it applies to A-train or to B-train LCVs. - It is expected that all wheels of the LCV will remain on the paved surface of any provincial highways or ramps. Any necessary LCV manoeuvre that does not comply with the Highway Traffic Act and/or CTA LCV Driver Training Program Manual must be documented and evaluated from an operational and safety perspective. - For O/D locations only, consideration will be given to recommendations for time of day restrictions. - Any modifications to the primary network or other route infrastructure to accommodate LCVs are the responsibility of the proponent working in conjunction with the appropriate road authority or property owner. - All documents will be scanned or converted to .pdf (portable document format) files and submitted to MTO via e-mail.
3(e)	Acceptance Process		- Applications for additions to the primary network, rest/emergency stop locations and origin/destination locations shall be submitted to MTO on an approved form. - An MTO committee with representation from P&P Transportation Policy Branch, PHM Highway Standards Branch, Contract Management and Operations Branch (as required) and RUS Carrier Safety Enforcement Branch will review all requests. (Other areas may be consulted as required.) - Applications for new or additional routes or locations must be accompanied by any necessary engineering assessments as well as written consent from appropriate road authorities. Road Authorities are taken to mean any party other than MTO having control over the roadway (municipality, Hwy 407ETR, bridge authority, facility owner or operator, etc). - The committee may accept or reject a request, or may work with the applicant and/or road authority to address issues or to request further information or assessment. - Upon accepting a route or location, the committee will authorize the MTO Permit Section to add the route/location to permit attachments. - see Appendix D for process schematic.
3(f)	Truck Inspection Stations (TIS)		- TIS do not qualify as rest/emergency stop locations for purposes of qualifying a highway for primary network status.

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4. LCV Weights and Dimensions

No.	Item	P	Description
4(a)	Allowable LCV Types	P P	- A-Train Double consists of a 3-axle tractor, a tandem or tridem-axle lead semi-trailer, a tandem-axle converter dolly and a tandem or tridem-axle second semi-trailer. - B-Train Double consists of a 3-axle tractor, a tridem-axle lead semi-trailer and a tandem or tridem-axle second semi-trailer.
4(b)	Allowable Dimensions	P P	- Allowable dimensions for the A and B-Train Doubles are as specified in Appendices A and B respectively. - Aerodynamic devices at rear of trailers are excluded from length measurements provided they are authorized by and meet all conditions of a separate vehicle or fleet permit or meet requirements specified in the Highway Traffic Act.
4(c)	Allowable Weights	P	- Maximum tire, axle and gross weights for the A and B-Train Doubles are as specified in Appendices A and B respectively. - The allowable gross weight of any LCV combination must not exceed 63,500 kg.

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5. Special Equipment Requirements

No.	Item	P	Description
5(a)	Horsepower / steering	P P	- Tractor engine must have a rating of at least 425 horsepower. - Steering axle must be capable of turning at least 40 degrees in either direction from straight ahead position.
5(b)	Speed Recording Device	P	- Tractor must be equipped with a functioning and accurate electronic on-board device that records speed, time and date. - Data from this device must be retained for at least 30 days and capable of producing a report indicating the vehicle's speed at specified dates and times. - Upon request, such reports must be provided to MTO who, in turn may share them with police. (Reports are not expected to be produced at roadside.)
5(c)	Splash / spray controls	P	- Each tandem or tridem axle unit must be equipped with anti-sail mud-flaps which are at least as wide as the tire treads, within 350mm of the ground when the vehicle is standing empty, and designed to prevent rearward floatation at highway speeds.
5(d)	Hitch requirements	P	- The lead trailer of an A-train must be equipped with a no-slack, snubber-type pintle hook equipped with a secondary locking device.
5(e)	Brake system requirements	P P P P P	- Tractors, trailers and dollies must be equipped with a functioning anti-lock braking system (ABS) compliant with CMVSS 121. - Dollies, lead trailers and second trailers set up for towing must be equipped with a control line pilot (speed-up) valve. - Dolly must be equipped with a supply line pressure protection valve. - Any trailer retrofitted for towing must have brake timing tested and certified as complying with CMVSS 121. - Tractors must be equipped with a functioning 465 litre per minute (16.5 cfm) or larger air compressor and air dryer(s) of sufficient capacity to prevent moisture accumulation in trailers.
5(f)	Lighting Requirements	P P P	- The converter dolly must be equipped with functioning tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and two red reflectors in accordance with FMSCA - title 49cfr 393.11. - Each trailer in the combination must have functioning side marker lights in accordance with CMVSS 108. - The location of all functioning or non-functioning lighting on the rear of the second LCV trailer must conform with requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) as represented in Technical Standards Document No. 108 - Table II: Location of Required Equipment.
5(g)	Rear signage requirements	P P P	- A yellow-orange sign must be displayed on the rear of the second semi-trailer bearing a black illustration of an LCV and the word "<- LONG ->". (see Appendix E). - The sign must be at least 230 cm wide by 30 cm high and made of high-intensity retro-reflective material. - The sign must be positioned so as to be clearly visible by following traffic, but does not obstruct license plates, lights or other safety devices and removed or covered when not in use.
5(h)	Electronic Stability Control	P P	- The tractor must be equipped with a functioning electronic stability control (ESC) system that, as a minimum, monitors steering angle, yaw and lateral acceleration and selectively applies the tractor and trailer brakes when necessary to maintain vehicle control. - The lead trailer must not be equipped with a functioning independent roll stability system (RSS) unless it is also capable of automatically applying the downstream (dolly and second trailer) brakes.
5(i)	Documentation		- Carrier must be prepared to provide documented proof of special equipment to MTO upon request.

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6. Operational Rules and Restrictions

No.	Item	P	Description
6(a)	Specified routes	P	- LCVs are restricted to approved routes as specified in permit attachments, including: Approved highways on the primary network; Approved rest/emergency stop locations; Approved origin/destination locations. - Some routes and locations may not allow B-train type LCVs.
6(b)	Detours	P	- Off-route detours due to road closures or other reasons are not permitted, with the exception of a trailer pulling a converter dolly with no second trailer.
6(c)	Speed restrictions	P	- The LCV must not exceed 90 kph.
6(d)	Long weekend restrictions	P P	- LCVs must not operate on any routes from 4 pm to midnight on the evening preceding and the last evening of the long weekend. - "Long weekend" means one or more of the following days falls adjacent to a weekend to form a three-day weekend: Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving.
6(e)	GTA peak travel restrictions	P	- GTA travel restrictions apply Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 9:30 am and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm as per existing overweight/overdimensional (O/O) permit restrictions as specified in Appendix F.
6(f)	Time of year restrictions	P	- LCVs may not operate during the winter months of December, January or February
6(g)	Inclement weather / visibility / road conditions	P P	- LCVs must not operate if the roadway is: Partly Snow Covered, Fully Snow Covered, Snow Packed, Icy, or there is a Road Closure or Reduced Visibility (ie. visibility is 500m or less). These conditions align with the Winter Road Conditions posted and defined on the MTO website. Click on the "Travel" tab at: www.mto.gov.on.ca or call MTO's automated service at 1-800-268-4686. - If any of these conditions are encountered en route, the LCV must proceed to the nearest rest/emergency stop or point off the travelled portion of the highway considered to be sufficiently removed from traffic so as not to constitute a hazard, or as directed by a police officer or other officer designated under the Highway Traffic Act.
6(h)	Cargo restrictions	P P	- LCV must not carry any regulated dangerous goods requiring placards on the vehicle exterior. - LCV must not carry livestock.
6(i)	Safe operation	P P P P P	- Where practical, driver is expected to travel in the right-most lane of the highway. - Where practical, a space of at least 150m (500 feet) is to be maintained between LCVs travelling on a highway. - Driver must operate the LCV on approved routes in a fashion that does not cause damage to highway infrastructure, including interference with curbs, lights or other highway fixtures. - Carrier is responsible for any damage to highway infrastructure. - LCVs must report to any Truck Inspection Station on the same basis as other commercial vehicles.

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7. General Permit Conditions

No.	Item	P	Description
7(a)	Original Permit	P P P P	- Permits may be transferred between qualifying vehicles operated by the same permit holder. - Permits are only valid when copies of MTO provided lists of approved highway routes, rest/emergency stops and origin/destination locations are attached to permit. - Original permit (not a copy) must accompany the LCV and be produced on demand to a police officer or officer appointed to carry out the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act. - Permit cannot be transferred to another carrier or combined with any other permit for width, height, length, or weight - other than permits allowing aerodynamic devices at the rear of vehicles.
7(b)	Permit may be revoked	P P P P	- MTO reserves the right to suspend one or more of a carrier's permits or revoke a carrier's LCV permit privileges or to cancel the LCV program at any time. - Permit may be revoked or suspended for any breach of any condition, for non-compliance with the MoU or for non-compliance with the Highway Traffic Act. - Permits automatically become null and void if a permit holder's Carrier Safety Record falls to 'Conditional' or 'Unsatisfactory'. - MTO reserves the right to withdraw approval or modify conditions related to any highway route, rest/emergency stop, or origin/destination location.

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Appendix A

LCV A-Train Double - Description, Dimensions and Weights

Combination Description

The LCV A-Train Double consists of a tractor and two semi-trailers connected by a converter dolly. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires and the drive axle is a tandem axle. The lead semi-trailer has a tandem or tridem axle. The converter dolly has a tandem axle. The second semi-trailer has a tandem or tridem axle.

DIMENSIONAL LIMIT CHART (LCV A-TRAIN DOUBLE)

	Ref	Feature	Dimensional Limit *
Overall	(1)	Length of Combination and Load	Max. 40m
	(2)	Width of Vehicle and Load	Max. 2.6m
	(3)	Height of Vehicle and Load	Max. 4.15m
Tractor	(4)	Interaxle Spacing	Min. 3.5m
	(5)	Tandem Axle Spread	1.2 to 1.85m
	(6)	Wheelbase	Max. 6.2m
Lead Semi-Trailer	(8)	Length	14.5 to 16.2m
	(10)	Swing Radius	Max. 2.0m
	(11)	Wheelbase – tandem trailer Wheelbase – tridem trailer	11.5 to 12.5m 10.9 to 12.5m
	(16)	Tandem Spread Tridem Spread	1.2 to 1.85m 2.4 to 3.7m
	(18)	Hitch Offset   - with tridem spread 3.6 to 3.7m   - all other trailers	Max. 3.4m Max. 2.8m
	(19)	Track Width   - trailer with single tires built before 2010   - all other trailers	2.3 to 2.6m 2.5 to 2.6m
Converter Dolly	(17)	Tandem Spread	1.2 to 1.85m
	(21)	Drawbar Length	Max. 3.0m
	(22)	Track Width   - dolly with single tires built before 2010   - all other dollies	2.3 to 2.6m 2.5 to 2.6m
	(23)	Inter-Vehicle Unit Distance	Min. 2.7m
Second Semi-Trailer	(24)	Length	14.5 to 16.2m
	(25)	Wheelbase	10.2 to 12.5m
	(26)	Swing Radius	Max. 2.0m
	(28)	Tandem Spread Tridem Spread	1.2 to 1.85m 2.4 to 3.7m
	(29)	Effective Rear Overhang	Max. 35% of Wheelbase
	(30)	Track Width   - trailer with single tires built before 2010   - all other trailers	2.3 to 2.6m 2.5 to 2.6m

* Exclusions to width and length measurements are as specified in HTA s109. Measurements also exclude authorized aerodynamic devices at rear of trailers

WEIGHT LIMIT CHART (LCV A-TRAIN DOUBLE)

Feature	Weight Limit
Manufacturer's Weight Ratings	Vehicle and its components shall not exceed rated capacity
Tire Width - as marked by manufacturer on sidewall
Front (steering) Axle	Max. 11 kg per mm  (279 kg per inch)
Any other tire	Max. 10 kg per mm  (254 kg per inch)
Axle Weights
Front (steering) Axle	Max. 7,700 kg  (5,000 kg if no written GAWR verification)
Tandem Axle (Drive, Dolly or Trailer):   - 1.2 < 1.8m   - 1.8m or more	Max. 18,000 kg  Max. 19,100 kg  (18,000 kg if single tires)
Tridem Axle spread:   - 2.4 < 3.0m   - 3.0 < 3.6m   - 3.6 to 3.7m	Max. 21,300 kg Max. 24,000 kg Max. 26,000 kg
Weight Restriction #1 (A) > (B)	Sum of weights of drive axles plus lead trailer axles (A) must be greater than sum of weights of dolly axles plus second trailer axles (B).
Weight Restriction #2
Inter-Vehicle Unit Distance - 2.7 < 3.0m - 3.0 < 3.6m - 3.6m or more	Sum of weights of rear axles of lead trailer plus dolly axles (C): Max. 25,000 kg  (32,000 kg if tridem/tandem group) Max. 28,000 kg  (34,000 kg if tridem/tandem group) Max. 32,000 kg  (37,000 kg if tridem/tandem group)
Allowable Gross Vehicle Weight (AGVW)	AGVW = sum of the actual weight on the front axle plus the allowable weights of all other axles (none of which exceed any limits in this chart). AGVW shall not exceed 63,500 kg.

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Appendix B

LCV B-Train Double - Description, Dimensions and Weights

Combination Description

The LCV B-Train Double consists of a tractor and two semi-trailers connected by a fifth wheel assembly whose lower half is mounted on the rear of the foremost semi-trailer. The front axle of the tractor is a single axle with single tires and the drive axle is a tandem axle. The lead semi-trailer has a tridem axle and the second trailer has a tandem or tridem axle.

DIMENSIONAL LIMIT CHART (LCV B-TRAIN DOUBLE)

	Ref	Feature	Dimensional Limit *
Overall	(1)	Length of Combination and Load	Max. 40m
	(2)	Width of Vehicle and Load	Max. 2.6m
	(3)	Height of Vehicle and Load	Max. 4.15m
Tractor	(4)	Interaxle Spacing	Min. 3.5m
	(5)	Tandem Axle Spread	1.2 to 1.85m
	(6)	Wheelbase	Max. 6.2m
Lead Semi-Trailer	(8)	Length (excluding extended bogie)	11.5 to 14.65m
	(10)	Swing Radius	Max. 2.0m
	(11)	Wheelbase	Max. 13.5m
	(16)	Tridem Spread	2.4 to 3.7m
	(19)	Track Width   - trailer with single tires built before 2010   - all other trailers	2.3 to 2.6m 2.5 to 2.6m
Second Semi-Trailer	(22)	Length	11.5 to 16.2m
	(23)	Swing Radius	Max. 2.0m
	(24)	Kingpin behind rearmost axle of tridem	Max. 0.3m
	(25)	Wheelbase	Max. 11.5m
	(28)	Tandem Spread Tridem Spread	1.2 to 1.85m 2.4 to 3.7m
	(29)	Effective Rear Overhang	Max. 35% of Wheelbase
	(30)	Track Width   - trailer with single tires built before 2010   - all other trailers	2.3 to 2.6m 2.5 to 2.6m

* Exclusions to width and length measurements are as specified in HTA s109. Measurements also exclude authorized aerodynamic devices at rear of trailers

WEIGHT LIMIT CHART (LCV B-TRAIN DOUBLE)

Feature	Weight Limit
Manufacturer's Weight Ratings	Vehicle and its components shall not exceed rated capacity
Tire Width - as marked by manufacturer on sidewall
Front (steering) Axle	Max. 11 kg per mm  (279 kg per inch)
Any other tire	Max. 10 kg per mm  (254 kg per inch)
Axle Weights
Front (steering) Axle	Max. 7,700 kg  (5,000 kg if no written GAWR verification)
Tandem Axle (Drive or Trailer):   - 1.2 < 1.8m   - 1.8m or more	Max. 18,000 kg  Max. 19,100 kg  (18,000 kg if single tires)
Tridem Axle spread:   - 2.4 < 3.0m   - 3.0 < 3.6m   - 3.6 to 3.7m	Max. 21,300 kg Max. 24,000 kg Max. 26,000 kg
Weight Restriction #1 (A) > (B)	Weight on drive axles (A) must exceed weight on second trailer axles (B).
Allowable Gross Vehicle Weight (AGVW)	AGVW = sum of the actual weight on the front axle plus the allowable weights of all other axles (none of which exceed any limits in this chart). AGVW shall not exceed 63,500 kg.

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Appendix C

LCV Driver Certification Process

Note: Carrier must maintain verifying documentation for each shaded box and provide copies to MTO or police on request.

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Appendix C

LCV Instructor Certification Process

Note: Association must maintain verifying documentation for each shaded box and provide copies to MTO or police on request.

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Appendix D

Route Acceptance Process

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Appendix E

LCV Rear Sign

At least 230 cm wide by 30 cm high

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Appendix F

GTA Monday to Friday Time of Day Restrictions

G.T.A. Time Restrictions

Outlined Area - Inbound A.M. & Outbound P.M. East Limit Thickson Rd. North Limit King Rd. (400) Stouffville Rd. (404) West Limit Trafalgar Rd. (Hwy 401)   Jet. Hwy 403/407 ETR/QEW (QEW)   Hwy 8 (Hwy 403) South Limit Hwy 2 (Lakeshore Rd.)     All travel restricted on: Hwy's 427, 410, 403 (Mississauga Loop)	Shaded Area - Outbound A.M. & Inbound P.M. East Limit Whites Rd. Rouge River North Limit King Rd. (400) Stouffville Rd. (404) West Limit Hwy 10 (401)   Hwy 25 Bronte Rd. (QEW)   South Limit Hwy 2 (Lakeshore Rd.)   All travel restricted on: Hwy's 427, 410, 403 (Mississauga Loop)
A.M. time restrictions are: 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
P.M. time restrictions are: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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For more information contact:

Bob Nichols
Communications Branch
Phone: 416-327-1158
Email: Bob.Nichols@ontario.ca

Nicole Lippa-Gasparro
Minister's Office
Phone: 416-327-1815
Email: Nicole.Lippa-Gasparro@ontario.ca