Timber Haul Agreements are between the province and forestry product shippers to move overweight/overdimensional vehicles on the provincial highway system. Haul Agreements are not taken with truckers or trucking companies - only with timber processors. Freight includes round wood, wood waste and finished wood products.
Forestry Haul Agreement Principles:
Allow movement of forestry products at weights and/or dimensions exceeding those defined in regulation on provincial highway system.
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Defined routes designated within Agreement.
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Incremental Road Costs (including pavement and bridge costs) are paid to the Transportation Partnership Fund (TPF) by the Agreement partner.
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An Administration Fee of $2000 is charged annually.
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Vehicle permits issued pursuant to agreements.
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TMS hauls are only allowed if CTI (Centralized Tire Inflation) technology is utilized. Winter Hauls on TMS may be allowed without CTI.
Additional Conditions of Forestry Product Haul Agreements:
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Quarterly Reporting and TPF Payments.
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Speed recording device required and speed is restricted on the loaded portion of the trip.
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Drivers are subject to special qualifications and performance criteria.
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No agreement will be taken where the vehicle fails to meet dynamic stability criteria even at reduced speeds.
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Where practical, the shipper must pass a pre-entry audit.
Can be changed to:
Trucking Program staff would be happy to answer any questions and to assist your company in achieving transportation efficiencies. For further information, please contact Jeff Kusalik at 306-953-3563.
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