Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restrictions Update
Dear customer,
Please note the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction period will begin February 25th, 2013 and continue through May 10th, 2013.
During this period, the maximum cargo weight for all shipments moving by truck to and from Montreal is restricted. The Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway will also restrict acceptance of rail shipment with a Montreal destination to the maximum highway cargo weight limit during this period.
Below are the maximum cargo weight limits for truck moves to and from Montreal during the Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction Period.
Loads exceeding the below cargo weights may incur extra costs that will need to be guaranteed prior to the delivery. The additional costs may include extra miles driven, partial de-vanning to reduce load to legal weight limits and/or fines.
DURING THIS PERIOD, THE MAXIMUM PAYLOAD MUST BE REDUCED FOR ALL SHIPMENTS MOVING BY TRUCK
BETWEEN QUEBEC AND ONTARIO (INTRA-CANADA TRUCK MOVES) (NOTE 1)
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20'GP
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42,000 lbs
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20'RF
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39,000 lbs
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40'GP
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52,000 lbs
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40'HQ
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52,000 lbs
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45'HQ
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52,000 lbs
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40'RQ
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48,000 lbs
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BETWEEN QUEBEC AND UNITED STATES (TRUCK MOVES) (NOTE 1)
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20'GP
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36,000 lbs
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20'RF
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33,000 lbs
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40'GP
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38,000 lbs
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40'HQ
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38,000 lbs
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45'HQ
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38,000 lbs
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40'RQ
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35,000 lbs
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NOTE 1: Above are cargo weight limits for truck moves ex-Montreal. Loads exceeding the above weights may incur extra costs that will need to be guaranteed prior to the delivery. The additional costs may include extra miles driven, partial de-vanning to reduce load to legal weight limits and/or fines. Also note that delays may be experienced should weight exceed legal limits.
Note: The following cargo weight can be handled by Highland Transport (HITD) during the Quebec Spring Thaw period:
BETWEEN TORONTO AND MONTREAL (INTRA-CANADA)
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20'GP
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43,000 lbs
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40'GP
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54,000 lbs
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40'HQ
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54,000 lbs
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40'RQ
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48,000 lbs
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Intra-Canada, Refrigerated shipment cargo weight needs to be reduced to 48,000 lbs to accommodate the weight of clip-on genset (w/fuel) equipment.
For additional information, please refer to the Quebec Ministry of Transport website link: http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/ministere_en/ministere.
Kindly ensure that all your containers to be moved on the Quebec Province highways comply with these regulations.
Should you have any questions or require assistance with regards to this advisory or your shipment needs, please contact your local OOCL Customer Service.
