Wide-Base Single Tires Pilot Extended and Expanded
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that the pilot program, allowing trucks to increase the weight on wide-base single tires has been extended for one more year. In addition, it has been expanded to all paved National Highway Systems in the province.
This pilot started last year and allows permitted trucks to increase the weight on wide-base single tires (WBST), 455 mm or wider, from 3,850 kg to 4,250 kg per tire. The New Generation Wide Base Tires are a single wide tire that replaces the traditional dual tires on commercial vehicles.
“We are pleased to continue working with the Saskatchewan trucking industry to help reduce their operating costs and effect on greenhouse gas emissions to our environment,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said. “We are extending the free permit period for another year while we finalize the fee and administration process for wide-base single tires here in the province.”
Prairie Resilience, the province’s made-in-Saskatchewan climate change strategy is designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for changing conditions and protect people and communities through resilience and readiness. The strategy, available on www.saskatchewan.ca, proposes action in key areas including natural systems, physical infrastructure, economic sustainability and community preparedness.